Maintenance Technician I
About The Position
The Port of Skagit is seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Technician I to join our facilities team. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to build experience in facilities maintenance, equipment repair, and grounds maintenance. In this role, you will support the maintenance and upkeep of Port facilities including the airport, marina, and business parks. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians performing preventative maintenance, facility repairs, and general maintenance tasks that help keep Port operations running smoothly. If you enjoy working outdoors, learning new skills, and being part of a team that maintains important community infrastructure, this could be a great fit. As a Maintenance Technician I, you will perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks across Port facilities. Work may include facility inspections, grounds maintenance, pressure washing, debris removal, and assisting senior technicians with plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and other maintenance projects. You will also help maintain clean and safe facilities, respond to maintenance requests, and track maintenance activities in the Port’s work order system. Projects may include lighting repairs, dock maintenance, trail maintenance, stormwater system upkeep, and general facility improvements across Port properties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of facilities maintenance or similar experience
- Ability to safely operate common hand tools and equipment
- Valid Washington State driver’s license (must be insurable)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with landscaping or grounds maintenance
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or mechanical systems
- Experience operating maintenance or construction equipment
- Technical or trade school coursework in maintenance-related fields
Responsibilities
- Facility inspections
- Grounds maintenance
- Pressure washing
- Debris removal
- Assisting senior technicians with plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and other maintenance projects
- Maintain clean and safe facilities
- Respond to maintenance requests
- Track maintenance activities in the Port’s work order system
- Lighting repairs
- Dock maintenance
- Trail maintenance
- Stormwater system upkeep
- General facility improvements across Port properties
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Washington State PERS Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Holidays and PTO (initially accrues at 192 hours per year)
- Wellness Program
- Employer-provided uniforms and boot allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
