Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - South Plant

Posting number: 2026HD27591

Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division: Wastewater Treatment

Job classification: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Natural Resources, Wastewater, Maintenance

Summary

This is a competitive posting, and the position is open to all qualified candidates

Minimum Salary: Step 2 for Industrial Maintenance Mechanic but may be higher based upon experience and interview process ($44.24-$53.48/hour)

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Join a team of journey-level mechanics performing repair and troubleshooting for both planned and unscheduled maintenance. In this role, you will perform and assist with a variety of mechanical maintenance tasks while developing your skills in an industrial environment. This position offers excellent benefits and job security in a unionized setting. Employees who are actively engaged in their professional growth have opportunities for advancement to Industrial Mechanic-Master, as well as potential leadership roles as they become available.

About The Role

Working as part of a team, this person will apply their maintenance experience to perform high-level repairs on a variety of rotating mechanical equipment, including but not limited to biosolids decanting blowers, influent and effluent pumps, biogas scrubbing compressors, gearboxes, conveyance systems, and multiple piping systems. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented and contributes to a safe, collaborative, and positive work environment. They will support a team culture focused on effective communication, working closely with other groups, and following good shop practices to maintain a high standard of workmanship.

 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. Examples of dutiesWhat You Will Be Doing:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of a variety of complex machinery used in plant operations.
• Install, repair, and maintain piping and plumbing systems for sewage, water, gases, chemicals, and solids using appropriate materials.
• Fabricate and install metal fixtures, including vents, air ducts, doors, louvers, containers, equipment covers, machinery bases, and support members.
• Design, fabricate, and repair plant piping, equipment guards, and bases.
• Use welding equipment, including metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), arc welding, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and plastic welders.
• Plan equipment repairs using blueprints, engineering drawings, computer-aided design (CAD), Maintenance Information Management System (MIMS), operations and maintenance manuals, vendor data, catalogs, and other resources.
• Collaborate with CAD personnel to provide as-built drawings to support parts/material ordering, equipment assembly, and modifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and maintenance.

QualificationsQualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge and hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, valves, and other rotating equipment used in industrial or wastewater systems.
• Skill in safely using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools (lathes, mills, drill presses); ability to perform basic welding and fabrication for equipment repair.
• Ability to understand and apply information from blueprints, schematics, manuals, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and proper handling of hazardous materials
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and other trades; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; and accurately document work in a computerized maintenance management system (e.g., Maximo).

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.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Required Licenses - Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Knowledge of and experience with plumbing, pumps, hydraulics, welding, and rigging techniques and principles.
• Experience in heavy equipment mechanical maintenance, including repairs and understanding replacement criteria.
• Knowledge of and experience applying industrial safety standards and procedures related to mechanical maintenance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to read, write, and follow instructions accurately.
• Experience with equipment operation, installation, and commissioning.

Supplemental informationWork Location: South Plant Treatment Facility - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925 - Wastewater Treatment Division.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors. A pre-employment physical, review of driving record, and reference checks will be conducted prior to any final job offer.
Workplace Exposures: You will be working in all weather conditions in an industrial wastewater environment. There may be exposure to chemicals, biohazards, and other potentially hazardous materials. Frequent exposure to loud noise (hearing protection required) and working in confined spaces may occur. You will be required to use respirators or any other personal protective equipment while at the facility.

Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

Interviews:
Technical Interviews (Mid August)
Panel Interview: Virtual (late August/early September)

To apply, submit a:
Complete Application
Cover Letter (Optional)

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Helen David at Hdavid@kingcounty.gov.

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