Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Temporary (5 months)
(004172)
Location: Seattle Tacoma International Airport::
Organization: AV Mechanical Systems
Employee Status: Temporary
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Expires: Jul 21, 2026, 1:59:00 AM
Minimum Salary: 65.40
Minimum Salary: See below in RED
This is a temporary position expected to last up to five months. You may be required to work all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Some of what you'll be doing:
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will perform mechanical maintenance on baggage handling systems (conveyance), overhead doors, security gates and passenger loading bridges.
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You will work with crew that is responsible for proper and timely completion of both corrective and preventive maintenance and answering trouble calls.
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You will perform other mechanical and metal work as required, including welding, burning, grinding, turning, cutting, threading, drilling, and shaping parts using both stationary and portable power and hand tools.
Who you are:-
Experienced – You have five (5) years of experience performing both preventive and corrective maintenance at the journey person level on airport baggage handling systems (conveyors) or a manufacturing or production mechanical equipment environment.
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Desired – We hope you have structural welding certification; and a knowledge of and experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and with MS software.
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Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
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Knowledgeable – You have strong skills as a machinist, welder, and mechanic, and you can read and understand technical manuals.
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Team Oriented – You are a strong team-oriented personable to work safely and effectively under considerable pressure with crewmembers of all crafts and airline customers to ensure highest level of service from equipment.
What else you need to know:-
Work Schedule – This is a seven day a week and twenty-four hour a day facility. You may be required to work all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
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Work Environment – You will generally work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
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Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
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Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
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Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
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Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.
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Union Representation – This position is represented by Operating Engineers union, Local 302. Please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
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Benefits/Pay – $65.40/hour NO WABO or $67.75/hour with WABO, Swing +10%, Graveyard +15%.
Why you'll love it here:
The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
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Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
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Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
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Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
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Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
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Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
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Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
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Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
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Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
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Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
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Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Why the Port of Seattle:
Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. IND123
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.
