Facilities Building Maintenance Worker

Grant County Public Utility District • Ephrata, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Building Maintenance Worker is a bargaining unit employee under the direction of foreman, supervisor, or other designated management employee, that functions as instructed and required in construction, maintenance and operation of District facilities. This position utilizes trade skills (carpentry, masonry, plumbing, etc.) to enhance and support the District facilities and will be bid as needed. This position is required to pass a NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards security background check along with CIP security training for handling and access to CIP protected areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid driver’s license with no driving restrictions.
• Current First aid card including CPR training equivalent to the State of Washington requirements for Industrial First Aid or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience maintaining and managing key control systems, including lock installation, rekeying, and general access control functions.
• Current Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Public Operator Pesticide License in the Rights-of-Way Weed Category and in other categories as required by the District (Aquatic Pest Control, PCO General, Ornamental Weed, Agricultural Weed, etc.) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Five (5) years of established experience performing a broad range of building maintenance and construction work, including but not limited to carpentry, concrete, roofing, sheet metal, door and window systems, glazing, painting, flooring repair, plumbing fixture installation and repair, caulking, weather sealing, and grounds maintenance.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully pass and continuously maintain eligibility under a NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) security background check, and to complete and adhere to all required CIP security training for access to and work within CIP-protected areas.
• Ability to master all necessary tools including jack hammers, power and air tools and equipment associated with the above crafts.
• Write legibly and be able to maintain records, files and fill out forms.
• Ability to use a computer for sending and receiving email, maintenance management software, and for general maintenance needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of District Policies and Procedures.
• General knowledge of the District’s Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn quickly, work independently, exercise sound judgment and be self-motivated.
• Excellent skill in the use and repair of construction/maintenance hand and power tools.
• Ability to guide and direct student helpers.
• Knowledgeable in fire and building codes.
• Read and update Facilities plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to update and maintain maintenance management records.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, remain self-motivated, and maintain a professional, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Operating District vehicles is an essential function of this job. Examples include but are not limited to: GCPUD required fleet vehicles, trucks, tractors and pickups, utility terrain vehicles and all-terrain vehicles.
• Work independently, be self-motivated and exercise sound judgment while accomplishing tasks required to maintain, improve, remodel or construct District facilities.
• Demonstrate positive support for and implementation of District decisions.
• Maintain an attitude that welcomes change, looks for ways to improve the work environment and seeks to improve service to other departments.
• Promote teamwork, a safe work environment, and adherence to District Policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Work together in cooperation with supervisor, foremen, and other personnel to ensure facilities are maintained or improved and projects are completed.
• Accomplish all building craft work at the journeyman level, including carpentry, plumbing, concrete, glazing, interior and exterior finishes, roof work, minor electrical repairs and installation, grounds keeping tasks, irrigation installation and repair, and other work as required to maintain District facilities.
• Specify, estimate and select material requirements.
• Read and update facility drawings and specifications.
• Establish safe construction work areas and shop practices.
• Guide, direct and train Facilities Serviceman, student helpers, and contractors as instructed.
• Demonstrated ability to perform finish carpentry, cabinet making work, and advanced carpentry and plumbing.
• Assist in completing key lock design and completing key lock installation and repairs.
• Layout, specify and order materials for remodel and addition work.
• May be assigned Facilities Serviceman work.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: Following all safety policies and procedures; Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions; Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Benefits

• This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED