Facilities Maintenance Specialist

City of Des Moines Washington • Des Moines, WA

64d • Onsite

About The Position

If you're a skilled trades professional with broad building maintenance experience, the City of Des Moines offers an opportunity to put your full skillset to work. We're seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist who is confident operating commercial vehicles, working at heights, and handling a wide range of trades-including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
This is not a single-trade position. It's a role for a versatile, hands-on professional who can troubleshoot complex facility issues, operate specialized equipment, and take ownership of keeping City buildings safe, functional, and well-maintained. From responding to urgent repairs to supporting preventative maintenance and facility improvements, your work will directly support essential public services.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, GED, vocational school or equivalent; and
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in building maintenance and repair and/or building trades; or
• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical system repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of routine plumbing, carpentry, and construction repairs.
• Knowledge of operation of power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of cleaners, chemicals, equipment, supplies, and techniques necessary to clean buildings and furnishings.
• Knowledge of First Aid and applicable general safety practices, rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of general equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to detect and repair a variety of building defects and equipment failures including troubleshooting common and unusual building maintenance problems.
• Ability to use and operate tools and equipment related to assignment.
• Ability to follow oral instruction and read, interpret, follow and explain written instructions.
• Ability to use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to operate City vehicles, including commercial vehicles, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
• Ability to work as a team member in a challenging, changing environment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, at times for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively plan work, organize equipment and supplies, and properly and safely lead, train and oversee the work of a small work crew for task accomplishment.
• Ability to read, follow complex written instructions, and perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to climb ladders, walk, kneel, crouch, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow standards, guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate ability to become proficient in new procedures, operations, systems and equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide work direction when necessary.
• Possession of a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and be able to maintain throughout employment.
• Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing are required for this position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and criminal history check.
• Possession of a good driving record, and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR card, or obtain within three months of hire date, and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Possession of a current Washington State Department of Transportation Traffic Flagging Card, and ability to maintain throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a two-year college with major course work in building maintenance, or Certificate of Completion of a specialized maintenance program from a vocational technical college, desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities and maintenance of the City's buildings, structures, and offices along with associated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Works closely with the Facilities Lead to provide assistance and leadership for the maintenance and improvement of the City's facilities.
• Performs building trades work; reads and draws sketches of new carpentry projects or additions; installs and repairs drywall; paints, stains and textures walls, fences, furniture, ceilings and metal surfaces; removes graffiti; replaces and seals glass panes; installs mini-blinds or other window treatments; makes repairs to roofing, drains and gutters; pours concrete for securing equipment, fence posts and general repairs; lays and repairs flooring, carpet, laminate and tile; sets up and breaks down metal scaffolding.
• Performs responsible installation, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic systems, machinery, motors, devices, controls and related systems; installs and tests circuits; connects emergency generators to transfer switches; connects electrical wire harnesses to modular furniture; tests security alarms and panels; sets up computer peripherals.
• Participates in troubleshooting and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; operates boilers and monitors temperatures and pressures; monitors computerized control systems and corrects airflow and temperature problems.
• Participates in installing new plumbing fixtures and piping and repairing a variety of plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• Participates in installing and repairing furniture; assembles and reconfigures modular furniture and panel systems; installs ergonomic equipment on desks and work surfaces; delivers, picks up and stores furniture.
• Participates in performing locksmith duties; performs minor repairs on doors, gates and moveable walls; re-keys locks on doors and equipment; installs new doors, door closers and door hardware; troubleshoots and fixes electronic door locks and card readers; opens doors and facilities using master keys.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor adjustments to equipment.
• Organizes and assembles materials and equipment necessary for tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and completes service requests.
• Assists in the development of programs to improve efficiency or to track activities.
• Assists other divisions with tasks as needed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public using principles of good customer service.
• Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to being assigned to work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or balance the workload.

Benefits

• The City of Des Moines is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and all qualified applicants, including all ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. In general, it is the responsibility of the applicant or employee with a disability to inform the employer that an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process, to perform essential job functions or to receive equal benefits and privileges of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees