Facility Maintenance Worker 1 (11852)
Kent, Washington - Added Mar 13th, 2026
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Facility Maintenance Worker (Onsite)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Facility Maintenance Worker for their Kent, Washington location. This position will work for the Covington District Maintenance Area. This position involves approximately 20% overnight travel (up to 10 weeks per year) to field sites across the Covington District as well as potential to travel within the transmission footprint in order to support other Facility Maintenance Workers (FMW’s) for work in other districts.
This Onsite position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Facility Maintenance Worker:
- Perform painting of building structures, e.g., doors, window sashes, walls, etc.
- Build shelves and make repairs to building structures. Perform minor remodeling tasks and maintenance of existing facilities as necessary.
- Perform plumbing repairs and modifications to facilities.
- Repair concrete surfaces by patching, dry-packing, curing, and finishing as required for acceptable appearances. Perform work incidental to the installation of concrete.
- Service and make repairs or replacement to heating and air conditioning equipment, which includes changing filters, greasing, and lubricating.
- Grease and lubricate freight elevators, hoists, and bridge cranes.
- Perform maintenance and repair of alarm systems.
- Perform maintenance of fuel dispensing facilities, which includes adjustment to testing and changing of hoses and filters.
- Maintain and replace windows and doors, including adjustment of hinges, locking mechanisms, and lubrication of doors and hardware.
- Repair, install and adjust various types of fencing; including fence fabric, security wires, top rails, and truss supports.
- Perform maintenance and repair various roofing systems, including sheet metal and down spouts.
- Perform maintenance of grounds, including application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Perform maintenance of roads, walks, and parking areas including snow removal, sweeping, leveling, and grading. Snow removal includes using a Skid-Steer with hydraulic snow blower.
- Inspect and perform minor repairs of oil containment systems (OCS) and/or system parts which are non-electric/mechanical in nature.
- Perform maintenance of floors, including waxing, stripping, and replacing.
- Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment commonly used for job functions.
- Lay out own tools and materials and keep own work area clean.
- Maintain stock and stock records of maintenance supplies, equipment, and tools necessary for the efficient maintenance of facilities.
- Maintain records and maintenance schedules in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation or directives. Report and record deficiencies found.
- Arrange for deliveries by vendors. Perform inspection of vendor deliveries.
- Prepare and submit administrative documentation associated with duties.
- Perform repairs and minor construction of facilities at elevated positions. May include operation of man-lift equipment including bucket trucks, scissor lifts, and telescoping booms.
- Perform cyclical facilities condition assessments and periodic inspections; collect data on building components, structures, and systems (assets); identify current conditions of facility systems; verify information; and provide information to assist in developing requirements and priorities in support of Facilities Asset Management (FAM) program.
- Escort contractors for HVAC maintenance and other non-electrical projects.
- Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.
Requirements/Qualifications for Facility Maintenance Worker:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Three years of facility maintenance experience is required.
- Working knowledge and safe use of table saw, hand saw, hand tools.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
AG/BH13877
Job ID: 13877
