FACILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I

Snohomish County Planning and Development Services

Everett, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$8,347.62–$10,653.91 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Renovation, Building Systems, Calendar Management, Carpentry, Coaching, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Construction, Construction Projects, Consulting, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Emergency Management, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Equipment Rentals, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Fire Safety, First Aid, Flexible Spending Accounts, Groundskeeping, HVAC, Hand Tools, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Home Automation, Insurance, Inventory Management, Landscaping, Leadership, Leasing, Legal, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nonprofit, On Call, Operations Management, People Management, Plumbing, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Program Planning, Property Maintenance, Public Works, Record Keeping, Regulations, Remodeling, Reporting Skills, Residential Construction, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Status Reports, System Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Everett, WA
POSTED
Today
Salary: $8,347.62 - $10,653.91 Monthly
Location : Main County Campus-3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FACMNTSUPV1
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Facilities Management Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Make an Impact in Snohomish County Facilities as a Skilled Maintenance Supervisor

Get ready to lead the team that keeps Snohomish County facilities running! The Facility Maintenance Supervisor plays a vital role in overseeing and organizing the maintenance team responsible for performing the skilled maintenance work in various County facilities. You'll be the go-to pro for scheduling repairs, renovations, and big-impact projects for numerous County facilities including critical 24/7 facilities. Daily, you will lead, support and inspire a talented crew of maintenance technicians. This dynamic role will have you tackling challenges, juggling schedules, working with complex building systems, and ensuring operations are safe, smooth, and efficient. You'll manage budgets, respond to urgent repairs, provide superior customer service and help shape policies that keep our facilities thriving. One moment you're scheduling preventative maintenance, the next you're solving technical puzzles or coordinating with contractors to bring projects to life. If you have the ability to plan ahead, prioritize strategically, and motivate others, you will be the driving force keeping Snohomish County's facilities operating at their best. This is a role for someone who loves variety, leadership, problem solving, people, and making a real difference every single day.

Selection Process:

Closing Date - June 10, 2026 5pm
***Resume and Cover Letter Required***
BASIC FUNCTION

To plan, coordinate and supervise the work of technical employees engaged in the full range of facility repair and maintenance work including building, security and fire systems, equipment, badge access, dispatch, minor remodel and construction projects and other related tasks in assigned County buildings including Corrections.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
  1. Supervises the repair, maintenance and renovation of assigned facilities; determines work priorities, prepares schedules and assigns tasks; coordinates operations with other divisions, departments and contractors for maximum efficiency; and inspects work in progress and on completion to ensure compliance with instructions, procedures, standards and timelines. Develops, recommends, and implements preventative maintenance programs as required.
  2. Under direction, plans, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinate employees; provides instruction, training, coaching and assistance as necessary; participates in personnel processes including hiring, promotions, transfers and discipline.
  3. Acts as a technical resource for staff resolving problems; oversees the preparation of work products necessary to carry out functions and operations of the work group while remaining consistent with county and department standards, principles, methods and priorities; signs off on appropriate documents as required.
  4. Assists with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and budgets related to specific work group functions and ensures that area of operations and physical plant in compliance with applicable building, health, safety fire and environmental codes and regulations; recommends required corrective action. Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and efficient operations, and recommends changes as necessary.
  5. Monitors and inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures, and standards; assists subordinates as necessary, and resolves construction and maintenance problems as required. Reviews building maintenance contracts, monitors activities of service employees and consults with contractual supervisor to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
  6. Prepares work estimates including material, equipment and labor requirements; requisitions items for regular operations and to maintain inventories; establishes internal controls to safeguard life, equipment, material and supplies; arranges equipment rentals as required; approves routine purchases; monitors expenditures; investigates overages and irregularities; and assists with preparing and administering annual program budgets including personnel costs.
  7. Supervises emergency repairs and services as required.
  8. Participates in developing program plans, goals and objectives; facility policies, procedures and rules. Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports.
  9. May perform duties of subordinates as needed.
  10. Recommends and supports management policies and procedures to ensure harmonious tenant and employee relations. Advises department director, managers and other staff regarding facility issues and problems as necessary.
  11. Responds to inquiries from internal customers regarding specific facility maintenance problems or issues. Serves as liaison to building occupants, identifying and resolving current and potential maintenance problems.
  12. Performs related duties and special projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience performing a variety of skilled commercial building and grounds maintenance and repair work including experience supervising maintenance of complex building control systems, HVAC systems, digital security systems, and electrical systems, operation of a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment and a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid State of Washington driver's license is required for employment.
A valid First Aid Card is required for employment.
A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a criminal background investigation and post offer physical exam or inquiry.

Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
  • principles and practices of supervision, program planning and customer service
  • standard methods, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment used in all phases of construction, maintenance, and repair work
  • commercial carpentry, security, fire, electrical and mechanical systems, landscaping, plumbing, and heating and ventilation equipment
  • relevant building, electrical, fire, mechanical, and related codes and ordinances
  • the capabilities, uses, and maintenance of standard motorized construction and maintenance equipment
  • preventative maintenance methods and procedures
  • occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations
  • first aid methods and techniques
Ability to:
  • plan, schedule, supervise, train, mentor and evaluate the work of subordinate employees
  • analyze and determine resource requirements for all types of construction, maintenance, and repair work
  • build and maintain effective teams, foster good employee relations and develop customer service
  • read, interpret, and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work orders
  • perform skilled work in a number of different building, construction, electrical, and mechanical trades areas
  • use a wide variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
  • operate and maintain a variety of standard motorized construction and maintenance equipment
  • read, understand, and enforce safety rules and regulations
  • recognize and correct unsafe working conditions
  • analyze a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair problems, and take appropriate remedial action
  • communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • maintain complete and accurate written records, and prepare required reports
  • establish and maintain effective work relationships with customers, superiors, subordinates, co-workers, and the general public
PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work may involve occasional manual labor tasks and/or the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, as necessary.

SUPERVISION

The employee reports to and receives general direction from an administrative superior, as assigned. The work requires considerable independent judgment by the employee who has considerable latitude in scheduling and assigning work to subordinate employees. The work is reviewed through status reports and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed at a variety of work sites including correctional facilities, office facilities and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and involves exposure to a variety of hazardous work conditions. Administrative work is usually done in a normal office environment.

When assigned to the campus facilities the work is primarily performed at a facility maintenance shop with field trips as necessary to coordinate operations, to supervise staff and repairs, and to attend meetings.

The work may be performed at the County Corrections Center, Denny Juvenile Justice Center and other critical work environments which may present inmate work hazard situations. The employee is required to be on-call outside normal office hours and work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Supervisory responsibilities include various trades and numerous facilities used for general operations and specialized functions such as medical examiner, corrections, juvenile detention, law and justice, emergency services, non-profit and public assembly in addition to leased properties; several facilities are open 24 hrs, 7 days a week; and Facilities Maintenance is a first responder in a variety of emergency situations.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Commuting Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
  • Leave & Holidays
Voluntary Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation 457(b)
  • Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
  • Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Healthcare Premiums
  • Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
  • Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
01

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain, within 30 days, a valid Washington State Drivers License?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you possess a current First Aid Card and CPR Certification, or can you obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment? (Select one)
  • Yes, I have one or I can attain one within the timeline
  • No, I am unable to attain one within the timeline.

03

Do you understand that the scores on this portion of the supplemental will determine your eligibility and ranking for an interview and all experience MUST be documented in your employment history?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Any failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
  • Yes
  • No

05

The following essay questions will be scored to determine whether or not you advance to the interview stage. You must score at least 70% to qualify for an interview. Candidate with passing scores will be ranked by supplemental score. You will be awarded points for grammar, spelling and writing ability. The top scoring candidates will be invited to an interview.Work is performed at a variety of County-owned work sites including various types of commercial buildings, supportive housing, detention, and public works facilities. You could be working outdoors in all types of weather conditions or exposed to a variety of hazardous work conditions. Are you willing and able to work in any Snohomish County facility as assigned?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Personal accountability is an important aspect of this position. Please describe what accountability in the workplace means to you and provide specific examples of how you have demonstrated accountability for your work. IMPORTANT: Using AI to generate your responses may result in a lower score or disqualification from further consideration.
07

Please describe your experience and your proficiency level with any and all Microsoft Office products. Including but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook. IMPORTANT: Using AI to generate your responses may result in a lower score or disqualification from further consideration
08

Union labor relations are an important responsibility for this Supervisor position. Please describe your experience working in unionized environments. IMPORTANT: Using AI to generate your responses may result in a lower score or disqualification from further consideration.
Required Question

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Snohomish County Planning and Development Services