Facilities Specialist

Salary : $86,739.12 - $92,738.88 Annually
Location : Puyallup, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: PR-25-FAC-027
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 02/09/2026

Definition
The City of Puyallup is hiring for a Facilities Specialist, with a primary focus on HVAC systems. This is an open continuous posting and we encourage qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible to receive priority consideration.It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well-being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do.

We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.
The successful candidate will perform specialized technical work within the City's Facilities Division. Duties mainly focus on the skilled day to day operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the operating systems of City Facilities, which include HVAC, boilers, electrical, plumbing and security systems. Employee should be skilled in operating computerized HVAC monitoring systems and be able to perform HVAC troubleshooting and repairs at the Journey skill level.

Other duties consist of facilities maintenance and operations tasks as needed. The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,730 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

Essential Functions

• Operate, maintain and repair building operating systems design, specify, estimate costs, modify, purchase, install and monitor the various building operating systems.
• Work with architects, manufacturers and contractors to perform all necessary related work.
• Coordinate and design renovations, modifications and installations of new and existing buildings systems.
• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance programs for HVAC units and perform filter changes and repairs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Building, electrical and plumbing codes
• Computers and associated software
• Proper construction practices
• Products, materials, equipment and tools related to the industry
• Reading and interpreting building and building component plans and specifications
• Journey level knowledge of maintenance and repair of equipment including, HVAC, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, plumbing and mechanical controls
• Lock/Key and Security Systems
• Safety regulations and first aid procedures

Ability to:

• Operate a computer and associated applications programs
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and diagnostic duties
• Install HVAC, plumbing and electrical components
• Plan, design, construct and coordinate small construction projects
• Operate equipment (vehicles, power and hand tools) in a safe manner
• Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans or schematics
• Plan, prioritize and organize work
• Understand and follow complicated oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Education and Experience
High school graduate (or GED) and completion of a trade school, plus three or more years of journey-level maintenance experience in the following building trades areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical (at least two years of this experience must be HVAC). If more than one year of full time Voc-Tech training or college-level technical course work in the above areas has been completed, it may be substituted for up to one year of the work experience requirements.

Special Qualifications
Qualifications required at time of appointment:
Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a Washington State driver's license.
Qualifications desired: EPA Certification, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification, Tacoma/Pierce County or Seattle…