Small Tool and Equipment Repair Technician

Small Tool and Equipment Repair Technician

Salary

$6,342.00 - $7,708.00 Monthly

Location

Everett, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

A26048

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
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Nature of Work

The City of Everett is currently accepting applications on an open/competitve basis for the Civil Service examination process for Small Tool & Equipment Repair Technician with the Everett Public Works Department.

This is work in the maintenance and repair of small tools, equipment and engines.

The work involves responsibility for keeping small power tools, engines and other assigned equipment in good repair. When repairs are needed, the incumbent returns the equipment to service quickly and economically. Employees in this class are responsible for performing engine troubleshooting, tracking equipment preventive maintenance schedules and monitoring shop repairs and maintenance. The responsibilities also include overseeing inventory and the ordering of parts, tools and other miscellaneous items. Specific assignments are received verbally or in writing and work is performed under limited supervision.

See city website for full job details.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a minimum of four (4) years verifiable experience in diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a variety of small tools and equipment associated with industrial, commercial and the trades environment; OR any combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver License
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, a valid WISHA compliant forklift certification.

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers

• All applicants are required to complete the following:

• The standard City of Everett Application Form

• Resume - maximum 2 pages

• Supplemental Questions on application

• Completed applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m., July 22, 2026

• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
• A resume is required, with a two-page maximum. All applications without a resume will be eliminated.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated (weighted 10%).
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview with a practical component (weighted 90%)
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
• This job classification is represented by AFSCME.

FILING OPENS: July 1, 2026

FILING CLOSES: July 22, 2026

OPEN COMPETITIVE

A26048

The City of Everett provides a comprehensive health benefits package to eligible members consisting of the following:

• Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA Self-insured Medical Plan

• Dental Plan 12 through AFCME Council 2 Trust

• Vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

• Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 1x the annual salary

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy

Benefits for the eligible employee and eligible dependents begins the first month following the employees hire date (i.e. if hired in March, benefits start April 1st.) Premiums for Delta Dental and VSP Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.

An additional life insurance benefit is available through a Voluntary Life insurance program for the employee, spouse and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.

It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.

Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.

A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for eligible expenses not covered by medical insurance.

Employees are responsible for their own Long Term Disability premiums through the AFSCME Union. Contact (425) 303-8818 or c2everett@council2.com for information on premiums and coverage.

The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to eligible employees and family members.

Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Labor Agreement.

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Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a test. Redacted versions of your application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire (with all personal identifiers removed) may be reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements to advance in the process. Please ensure your answers are authentic and reflect your own experience as listed on your resume. Copying and pasting AI-generated responses that do not accurately represent your background may negatively impact your score. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City. have read and understand the above instructions.

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A resume is now required to be considered for the position. We will only accept the first two pages of your resume, any other pages will be omitted. I understand the two page resume rule and that applications without an attached resume will not be considered.

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Please describe IN DETAIL how you meet the minimum requirement of: "A minimum of four (4) years verifiable experience in diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a variety of small tools and equipment associated with industrial, commercial and the trades environment; OR any combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities."

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Employer City of Everett

Address 2930 Wetmore Ave

Suite 5

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone 425.257.8767

Website http://www.everettwa.gov