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Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist - South Plant & West Point
- King County, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$4,687.20 - $5,962.70 Biweekly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Project Management
Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist - South Plant & West Point
- King County, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$4,687.20 - $5,962.70 Biweekly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Project Management
Transfer Station Operator
- King County, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$38.30 - $46.51 Hourly
- Full Time
- Other
Transfer Station Operator
- King County, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$38.30 - $46.51 Hourly
- Full Time
- Other

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Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist - South Plant & West Point
- King County, Washington United States
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
- Jul 22, 2026
- $4,687.20 - $5,962.70 Biweekly - Full Time
KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES

The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats.  Our Environmental Lab and Science section maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making.  We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.  
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- $4,687.20 - $5,962.70 Biweekly
- Full Time
- Jul 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary

This position is open to all, but first consideration will be given to transfer eligible L117 (F6) King County Employees.

Are you motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of essential public services while supporting a cleaner, more sustainable community? The West Section Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Reliability Team is a performance-driven group dedicated to building the skills, confidence, and expertise to schedule and plan comprehensive work packages for O&M teams. In this role, you will plan and schedule short term and strategic objectives for one of the region’s most complex wastewater treatment systems. This is more than a job-it’s an opportunity to participate in a key-team role dedicated to protecting the environment, supporting public health, and ensuring reliable wastewater service for our community.
About The Role

This position requires a strong background in mechanical maintenance practices and will be focused on job/event level planning and coordination tasks associated with equipment and process/system maintenance. Additional duties include performing advanced level maintenance planning and scheduling duties to assist section and division management in the development, planning, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance program for industrial equipment and systems associated with a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Incumbents will work and coordinate with section management and other supervisory personnel in the development of the program to create a proactive maintenance policy and procedures to optimize maintenance and operations workforce productivity.
About The Team

King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) O&M provides outstanding opportunities for personal growth due to the diversity of work disciplines and emphasis on employee training and development. We empower a supportive work-life balance so you never stop learning, offering alternative work schedules (5/8 (M-F) or (4/10 (M-Th). You can be part of a WTD team that helps preserve the beauty and health of the Puget Sound region, while working and collaborating among other creative and supportive Reliability Engineering team members.
About WTD

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

The King County WTD protects public health and the environment of the central Puget Sound region by collecting and treating wastewater, while recovering valuable resources that would otherwise be lost. We manage a vital infrastructure that contributes to the region’s economic development and provide services to 18 cities, 15 local sewer districts, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and nearly two million residents across a 424-square-mile area in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a King County Employee, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks(DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:
Perform/assist with job scope of work assessments and develop the work plan (to include major materials, support staff/services/equipment) and coordinate with O&M staff and plant system availability to schedule work.
Research and develop equipment repair procedures inclusive of identifying standard repair parts and tools required, evaluate current stores inventory and add/remove/adjust levels as needed to ensure correct parts are available in required quantities to meet O&M requirements.
Assist in the development and planning of a comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance program for assigned treatment plant and associated facilities. Implement and administer program requirements including policies and procedures. Work with section management and plant supervisory staff in determining work priorities and business needs during work order schedule implementation to ensure that the plant operations is in compliance with regulatory requirements on a daily basis.
Plan, schedule, and determine (annual, monthly, weekly, and/or daily) work order assignments using automated maintenance information reporting systems; Analyze and evaluate work orders and prepare work order scope, parts, materials, labor, and supply requirements; Coordinate material requirements with stores for job initiation; Ensure that work order documentation accurately reflects the work performed by staff.
Oversee and evaluate maintenance backlogs and determine if scheduling changes are needed based on the plant’s business needs; Determine backlog work priorities; Communicate and coordinate work orders and order changes with maintenance and operations supervisory staff on a regular and continual basis
Use the automated maintenance information reporting system to provide regular reports to section management and other supervisory and maintenance staff. Analyze and evaluate time, labor and material costs and work with section management and other supervisory and maintenance staff in determining methods to improve work production and life expectancy of equipment
Identify and determine maintenance work that will be performed by external vendors or contractors and coordinate this work with plant operations and maintenance staff.
Conduct and/or coordinate regular maintenance planning and scheduling meetings to monitor work progress and to adjust plans and schedules.
Participate in the annual budget process by estimating the costs of materials, parts and labor that is needed to perform predictive and preventative maintenance work.
Identify and coordinate with engineering staff the development and preparation of life cycle analysis reports for plant equipment and supporting systems.
Participate and/or develop and implement policies and procedures associated with predictive and preventative maintenance planning and scheduling.
Perform Electrical & Mechanical job planning and work scoping including repair parts review and work packaging organization.
Perform asset validation utilizing the mobile electronic database update program (Maximo AM Module).

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:
Knowledge of skilled trades and demonstrated experience as a journey level worker or knowledge of multi-trade scopes-of-work and experience working in the Industrial Maintenance or equivalent maintenance management program.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance techniques and principles in an industrial environment and demonstrated skill in applying these principles.
Knowledge and demonstrated skill in understanding the labor, materials, costs, and skill requirements for maintenance work orders performed by skilled trades classifications.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience with predictive methods such as oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound.
Demonstrated experience in applying troubleshooting and analytical skills in evaluating equipment and/or system problems.
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated skill in applying maintenance planning and scheduling techniques and principles in an industrial environment or a wastewater treatment facility.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in working with automated maintenance information reporting system and database software applications for work orders, inventory, and stores functions.
Competencies You Bring:
Customer Focus: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Required Licenses - Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

Supplemental Information

Work Location: South Plant Treatment Facility - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057 OR West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
Work Schedule : This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Wastewater Treatment Division, Professional & Technical and Administrative Support (F6).

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Anticipated Timeline For this Recruitment: (subject to change)
Technical Interviews (Mid August)
Panel Interview: Virtual (late August/early September)
To apply, submit a:
Complete Application
Cover Letter (Optional)
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Helen David at hdavid@kingcounty.gov .

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube and our WTD Blog .

Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES

The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats.  Our Environmental Lab and Science section maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making.  We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.  
KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/environment-ecology-conservation/wlrd
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