City of Tukwila

City of Tukwila is looking for community member feedback! The People’s Project is Tukwila’s first-ever Participatory Budgeting (PB) initiative. The Tukwila community gets to decide how the City spends $100,000 set aside to fund city improvements. More information available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Amharic, Burmese, and Portuguese. Idea Submission Forms are due November 15, 2025. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gaD4wiiM

City of Tukwila is actively recruiting for a Facilities #Custodian. The Facilities Division of the Public Works Department is actively seeking an individual who is punctual, a self-starter, and able to work independently. Under the supervision of the Facilities Superintendent, the Facilities Custodian will be part of a team maintaining office buildings throughout the City and the Tukwila Community Center totaling up to 150,000 sq. ft of space. The schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 am (midnight) to 8:00 am and is represented by the Teamsters Local 763. The position will remain open and continuous until filled with a first review date of October 17, 2025. Requirements: - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of commercial custodial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.     -Valid Driver's License.    -First aid and CPR certification must be successfully completed within six months of hire.    -Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check prior to hire.    -Must be able to work weekends and evenings.   Salary range: $63,192.00 - $76,824.00 Annually If you are interested, we highly encourage you to apply today! https://lnkd.in/gAfbMYkp

City of Tukwila welcomes community members and business owners to join us for our upcoming Neighborhood Meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Billy Baroos Restaurant at 13500 Interurban Ave. S. Tukwila. We look forward to seeing you there!

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City of Tukwila is looking for community members who want to learn how local government works, about leadership opportunities, and make connections. Through learning opportunities and making connections, you will have a better understanding of how to get involved and make positive changes in #Tukwila. Do you know someone who would benefit or are you interested in this opportunity? All are welcome to apply, however, we’re encouraging Tukwila residents and business owners – especially those furthest away from access to opportunities.   TIME COMMITMENT AND COMPENSATION Attend a 7-week program: Regular meetings on Tuesdays, October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2 Tukwila City Council Meeting at City Hall on Monday, November 10, 7-9pm Each regular meeting is from 6-8pm at the Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila Intl. Blvd., and includes a meal A gift card valued up to $500 will be provided at the end of the program. The amount will depend on attendance and participation. Gift Card Options: Amazon, Costco, Red Robin, Saars Super Saver, Safeway, Starbucks, Target, or Walmart.   To learn more or apply for the program, go to www.TukwilaWa.gov/TCLI. Please apply by Monday, October 13.

Tukwila Labor Standards Office: The 2026 minimum wage in Tukwila will increase to $21.65 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. The new rate represents a 2.61% increase over the current year. The annual adjustment, tied to inflation, is required by the Tukwila Minimum Wage Ordinance. The Ordinance is the result of a citizen-led initiative passed by voters in 2022 and became law July 1, 2023. The new rate is determined by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. **Employers Required to pay Tukwila’s Minimum Wage: Confirm you’re covered by the Ordinance on our webpage  TukwilaWa.gov/MinimumWage **Employer Obligations: Employers must certify compliance each year by January 31. The City is not required to send reminders, so please calendar this deadline. See other requirements on our web page. **Applicability: Tukwila minimum wage applies to hourly-paid employees, as defined by Tukwila Municipal Code 5.63 – Labor Standards for Certain Employees. There are no wage exceptions for minors or part-time vs. full-time staff. **Poster Requirement: Employers are required to post an updated Notice to Employees flyer in a conspicuous place at their establishment by December 2. And provide a copy to each affected employee. The 2026 Notice will be available on our webpage in November. **Questions? Email MinimumWage@TukwilaWa.gov or call 206-552-6873

Are you a City of Tukwila resident looking for an opportunity to volunteer? The City of Tukwila Police Department is seeking at least (2) two community members to work alongside the Police Chief to meet the requirements of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA). A minimum of two (2) non-law enforcement community representatives will be assigned to each independent investigative team (IIT) to: a. Participate directly in the vetting, interviewing, and/or selection of the independent investigative team (IIT) investigators. (Existing teams will have until January 2021 to provide necessary information about the qualifications of current IIT investigators to the non-law enforcement community representatives for review.)  b. Review conflict of interest statements submitted within 72 hours of the commencement of each investigation by the investigators;  c. Be present at the briefings with the involved agency(s) chief or sheriff;  d. Have access to the investigation file when it is completed;  e. Be provided a copy of all press releases and communication to the media prior to release; and  f. Review notification of equipment use of the involved agency.  g. Participating in a quarterly Use of Force Review Board To learn more and apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/g4ywsp7S

City of Tukwila is actively recruiting for a Facilities Superintendent to join our Public Works Department. The Facilities Maintenance & Operations Superintendent has accountability for coordinating and supervising the operations of the facilities maintenance and custodial teams in the Fleet and Facilities division of the Public Works Department. In coordination with department leadership and other city staff, the Facilities Superintendent oversees the maintenance and operations of 300,000 square feet of administrative, operational, and special purpose facilities. Our current facilities portfolio includes 23 buildings, 19 sites, and an annual operating budget of $3 million. This position is key to ensuring safe, healthy, and cost effective public facilities for the City of Tukwila, which serve the community and city staff.  Salary range: $9,360 - $11,379 per month, plus excellent benefits. This position is represented by the Teamsters, Local 763. TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry): - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five years of increasingly responsible skilled maintenance or operations experience maintaining public facilities, including three years of lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and ability sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  - Valid Driver's License. - First Aid and CPR certification. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/g6wkKTUb

City of Tukwila is actively recruiting for a City Clerk Program Analyst. The City Clerk Program Analyst will support the programmatic functions of the department in the City Clerks Office, to include public records, public meetings, and public access. This position is a core member of a 6-person, dynamic department within the Mayor’s Office and will be a key contributor to the City’s mission to provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests. Salary range: $102,276.00 - $137,040.00 Annually TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry): A. Two years of college level course work in business;  B. Or related field and four years of administrative clerical or office experience, including two years in a related field; C. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above; D. Deputy City Clerk position requires Notary Public appointment within 3 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications:  - Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field; - A valid Washington State Driver’s License; - Certified Public Records Officer (CPRO) designation or demonstrated progress toward obtaining CPRO designation; - Flexibility to work late evenings and hours outside of a typical schedule on a regular basis; - 2+ years of previous experience as a Deputy City Clerk or similar role within a municipality (preferred); Applications will be accepted until Sept. 24. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gDETh5Ap

Today, Mayor McLeod issued the oath of office to Joe Camacho for his position as City Councilmember pro tem for position #6 on the City Council. Joe teaches in the TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT at Foster High School and is active in the Tukwila community. The City Council selected Joe on August 26 at a special meeting. Welcome to the City Council, Joe!