Description
Skilled Maintenance Supervisor - Make an Impact in Snohomish County Facilities
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.
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 in all types of weather conditions or exposed to a variety of building and work conditions.
Selection Process:
First Review of Applicants – July 28, 2026
Tentative interviews – Mid-August
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 offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
For any questions, reach out [email protected].
Job Duties
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervises emergency repairs and services as required.
- Participates in developing program plans, goals and objectives; facility policies, procedures and rules. Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports.
- May perform duties of subordinates as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. 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 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
The work may involve occasional manual labor tasks and/or the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, as necessary.
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.
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.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Pay: $100,171.44 - $127,846.92 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
