Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Community Transit•Everett, WA

About The Position

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician II, you will recognize, diagnose, and resolve transit building-related systems and equipment malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance and repairs in the field or at Operations bases. The work includes safely performing skilled and unskilled tasks across a range of maintenance disciplines. You will work independently and with peers and other professionals on moderate to difficult projects, and provide guidance and support to other team members when needed. Projects may involve HVAC systems, electrical circuits, emergency generators with ATS systems, compressed air, fire protection, fueling systems, park-and-ride facilities and properties, bus wash systems, and remodeling. The position also maintains buildings, park-and-ride facilities, bus stops, and related equipment throughout the division’s area of responsibility. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and conditions. It may involve heights, fumes, chemicals, grease, and high noise levels. The role routinely requires lifting and carrying equipment and materials weighing more than 75 pounds and wearing required personal protective equipment. Overtime and emergency response availability are required as needed.

Requirements

At least five years of facilities or commercial building maintenance experience.
Journey-level skills, vocational training, or certifications in facilities-related maintenance and repair.
A valid Washington State Driver License at the time of hire and an excellent driving record; a five-year driving abstract is required.
Formal training and/or certification in at least one of the listed specialty areas, knowledge and experience in at least two additional areas, and willingness and ability to maintain the certification(s). Listed areas are HVAC; electrical distribution systems; low-voltage electrical/electro-mechanical controls; plumbing; construction (carpentry); welding; sheet metal fabrication; painting; and work-order processing systems.
HVAC specialty training or experience must cover commercial heating and cooling systems, controls and metering devices, refrigerant recovery and recharge, cooling-water treatment, energy-management theory, indoor air quality, and diagnosing system failures and alarms.
Electrical distribution specialty training or experience must cover single- and three-phase commercial and industrial systems, including distribution systems, conductor and enclosure sizing, grounding, transformers, breaker and instrument panels, disconnects and switchgear, lighting, workstation power, motors and starters, cable trays, conduit installation, and troubleshooting.
Low-voltage electrical/electro-mechanical controls specialty training or experience must cover commercial fire detection and alarms, security, automated HVAC and lighting controls, intercoms, door and gate relay controls, telemetry, video monitoring, sensors, and detection devices; troubleshooting and use of a graphical user interface for computer-to-controller applications are required.
Plumbing specialty training or experience must cover commercial water supply, piping, faucets, valves, backflow prevention, water heaters, waste and sewer systems, drains, pipe hangers and supports, traps, interceptors, pipe cutting, threading and joining, compressed air, and fluid delivery and dispensing equipment; troubleshooting and current UPC knowledge are required.
Construction/carpentry specialty training or experience must cover construction and repair of commercial and industrial facilities, including framing, wall, floor, ceiling and roofing systems, stairs, concrete forming and foundations, reinforcing, flat work, drywall, fastening, finish carpentry, and doors and hardware; a working understanding of UBC is required.
Welding specialty training or experience must cover welding symbols and terms, joint design, gas and arc welding, electrode selection, work with iron and various grades of steel, copper and silver, producing straight beads and joints, field measurement and fabrication, soldering and brazing, and maintenance of related equipment.
Sheet metal fabrication specialty training or experience must cover fasteners, hangers and supports, layout and fabrication, bend allowances, radial line development, triangulation, field measurement, cutting and fitting, fabrication standards, and fabrication of hoods, ductwork, gutters and flashing; knowledge of SMACNA duct-construction standards is required.
Painting specialty training or experience must cover scaffolding and fall restraint, surface and substrate identification and preparation, sealants and repairs, paint chemical selection, cleaning and stripping, finishing compounds and application, roof and floor coatings, waterproofing, and professional brush and roller techniques.
Work-order processing systems specialty experience must include prior use of an online work-order processing or tracking system.
Knowledge of facilities repair and maintenance tools and equipment, related safe work practices and PPE, and commercial maintenance techniques and practices.
Working knowledge of Windows-environment computer programs and ability to interpret commercial building drawings and specifications, mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace, value and leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion, and support Community Transit’s Core Values, vision, and mission; inspire team commitment, pride, and trust; facilitate cooperation; motivate team members; and treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace complete or integral parts of industrial equipment; safely operate and care for relevant hand and power tools and equipment; and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Basic computer skills, including routine correspondence, email, maintaining an MS Outlook calendar, and accurate CMMS data entry.
Ability to safely drive Community Transit Facilities Maintenance vehicles and maintain an excellent driving record.
Effective oral and written communication with customers, employees, and contractors, including listening to and understanding spoken information and communicating so others understand.
Ability to multitask, prioritize daily activities, work cooperatively across all organizational levels and with diverse groups, read and understand blueprints, schematics, and plans, safely move furniture and equipment, and provide leadership and guidance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to routinely lift and carry equipment and materials weighing more than 75 pounds, work in the conditions described, and wear necessary PPE.
Availability to work overtime and respond to emergencies as needed.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that successfully enables performance of the job duties is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use a graphical user interface in computer-to-controller applications for HVAC systems.
Previous experience efficiently and accurately preparing and maintaining information in a CMMS system.

Responsibilities

Safely perform skilled and unskilled troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of buildings, park-and-ride facilities, bus stops, and related equipment across the division’s area of responsibility.
Perform carpentry, remodeling, miscellaneous construction, welding, metal fabrication and repair, general concrete work, minor roofing repairs, and grounds maintenance.
Move furniture and equipment; maintain HVAC systems and related electrical controls; work on electrical distribution systems up to 480 volts, three phase; and maintain motors and their electrical controls.
Troubleshoot and install low-voltage electrical systems; maintain compressed-air systems; install and repair plumbing and piping systems; paint with latex, oil-based, and two-part industrial products; service and operate equipment; and perform general locksmith work.
Maintain professional communication, appearance, conduct, and customer service when interacting with department staff, external customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Collaborate with coworkers, managers, and other departments to resolve work-related problems cooperatively and professionally.
Follow directives from the division manager or designee and comply with established procedures and policies.
Prioritize work tasks and assignments efficiently.
Maintain preventive maintenance schedules according to department procedures and equipment manufacturer specifications.
Prepare and maintain written and electronic documentation using Microsoft Office applications and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Provide guidance and training to other facilities maintenance employees when necessary.
Perform other maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager or designee.