Aquatics Operating Engineer

Summary

This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

We are seeking an experienced operations and maintenance professional to help maintain operating systems at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, a premier, multi-programmed competitive and community facing aquatic facilities in the country.

About the Role: This is a unique opportunity for a building operation professional to use their knowledge and skills in a challenging and meaningful way. This position works closely with the KCAC Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and other Operating Engineers to examine current procedures and practices, identify problems, and use innovative thinking to seek out resources and solutions that make sense for the future. This position will help develop an encompassing and strategic maintenance plan to ensure the building and its assets are appropriately maintained while also ensuring little disruption to scheduled programming and events. In addition to a robust maintenance program, the incumbent will be involved with levy funded Capital Investment Projects and network troubleshooting Additionally, you will have an opportunity to be the driving force behind operating our world class, national events.

About the Team: The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) maintains one of the most active competition schedules in the country. These all-day competitions include high-profile televised national and international events that have a lasting impact on King County’s image in the region and country. WKCAC is also open to the public for team training, lap swims, family swims, and swimming lessons. WKCAC also has a banquet hall available for community and county use.

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 an Operating Engineer II you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

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Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Troubleshoot and perform major and specialized maintenance and repairs for multiple buildings, multiple bodies of water, HVAC units, filters, pumps, heat exchangers, variable speed drives, whole-building infrastructure.
• Build, maintain and repair specialized event systems - including event layout, media displays, sound systems, network communications, program specs, live data feeds - to support the needs of event directors, announcers, officials, major media outlets, major regional and national events.
• Perform maintenance, repairs on Swiss Omega timing systems.
• Maintain positive working relationships with local and state Health Departments, the City of Federal Way, and all other governing agencies to ensure code compliance.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Journey-level knowledge of maintenance and repair of equipment, including heating and ventilation, pneumatic controls, electrical controls, chillers, boilers, pumps and piping, laboratory ventilation, refrigeration, electricity and HVAC controls.
• Skill in evaluating and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of the products, materials, equipment and tools related to the industry.
• Experience in high-level event production.
• Experience working in or around aquatic facilities, maintaining equipment specific to competitive aquatics, and tracking assets in an aquatic facility according to a care plan and lifespan. i.e. springboards and touchpads
• Knowledge of code compliance regarding local, state and federal laws
• Experience in problem solving in high stress situations.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Washington State Driver’s License
• CFC Certification Federal Class 1
• Grade 3 Steam Engineer license (Within 2 years of hire)
• Certified Pool Operator’s license (Within 1 year of hire)

Competencies You Bring:

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Knowledge of the requirements and rules of aquatic sports, such as, equipment required for events,
• Knowledge about how transition a facility to meet the needs of various events and setting up and testing electronic competitive aquatic equipment.
• Experience with competitive swim and dive software such as, Swiss Omega Timing.
• Experience maintaining and repairing electronic facility and emergency systems such as Honeywell Spyder’s, BAC Net Lon Works and Tridium Niagara Framework and Guardian Emergency Systems for security and fire protection.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: The King County Aquatic Center at 650 SW Campus Dr, Federal Way WA 98023.
  • 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 Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 925.

Application and Selection Process: This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications currently.

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.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.gov .

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Discover More About DNRP: Visit our webs ite , 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

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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: 1/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• King County Water and Land Resources Division

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