Facilities Maintenance Worker 3

City of Federal Way•Federal Way, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Parks & Facilities Manager and the Facilities Supervisor, this role trains and assigns duties to full-time and seasonal facilities maintenance personnel. The position oversees the maintenance and repair of city-owned buildings, facilities, and grounds, performing complex grounds and facilities maintenance duties. Responsibilities include assisting in the evaluation and selection of equipment, tools, and contractors, maintaining the safety and appearance of grounds, buildings, and other facilities in the City, designing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems, and applying pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals to vegetation. The role also involves operating a variety of power equipment, tools, and machinery. Incumbents perform advanced-level facility maintenance and grounds keeping to repair and maintain multi-story buildings and parks, and lead assigned full-time employees and seasonal facilities/parks maintenance workers. They provide leadership, act as an example to other employees, and model behavior. Incumbents perform skilled maintenance in structural systems, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, fire protection systems, communication systems, security systems, access control systems, and elevators, as well as exterior features including parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping, drainage, and irrigation systems. The role requires the ability to perform chemical applications, keep records, perform irrigation repairs, operate equipment, and assist with the collection of information and specifications for equipment and materials to be purchased. The ability to effectively establish working relationships with peers, contractors, and the public is essential.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and five years increasingly responsible experience equivalent to the level of a Parks Maintenance Worker II.
Valid Washington driver's license.
First aid certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Ability to perform a variety of skilled maintenance in structural systems, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, flooring, security systems, fire systems, access control systems, and elevators.
Ability to train, coach, correct, and direct the work of seasonals, Maintenance Workers I & II in a positive and effective manner.
Ability to plan and organize work, materials, equipment, and personnel in order to complete a project safely and efficiently.
Ability to perform specialized grounds keeping duties in the care and maintenance of City facilities.
Ability to plan and implement a preventive maintenance schedule.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects, and other pests.
Ability to perform general maintenance and repair on parks buildings, fixtures, facilities, furniture, and equipment.
Ability to operate heavy power equipment used in grounds keeping and construction.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to communicate effectively, establish, and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships departmentally, interdepartmentally, and publicly.
Ability to operate, service, and make minor repairs on equipment.
Ability to perform basic computer operations.
Ability to maintain routine records related to work performed.
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
Demonstrated ability to positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration and/or further education in Horticulture, Construction, or related field.
Obtain valid Washington State Public Pesticide Applicators license within the first year in this classification.

Responsibilities

Train, assign, direct, and review the work of assigned facilities maintenance personnel.
Demonstrate proper methods of facility maintenance repairs, landscaping, equipment operation, facility system monitoring and maintenance, and other more complex operations.
Demonstrate proper and safe equipment and tools operation.
Research and assemble information related to the evaluation, selection, and purchase of grounds and building maintenance equipment, tools, and supplies.
Meet with vendors and contractors as required, and assist in the testing, evaluation, and selection of equipment, tools, and contractors.
Perform a variety of advanced grounds maintenance duties.
Assist in the design and layout of operations within facilities.
Inspect buildings and other structures in the City.
Estimate time, labor, and materials required to complete work projects.
Provide a variety of advanced level maintenance to City buildings and facilities, including structural systems, general carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, minor electrical repairs, fire protection systems, communication systems, security systems, access control systems, and elevators.
Maintain and repair furniture, blinds, doors, locks, and office systems components.
Move furniture and equipment including files, cabinets, office machines, and partitions.
Inventory and catalog system components.
Set up training and meeting rooms; move chairs, tables, and audio visual equipment.
Perform minor electrical repairs; replace outlets, switches, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and exit signs.
Repair, patch, and clean floor coverings and ceiling tiles.
Clean, patch holes, prime, and paint walls and other related surfaces and equipment.
Operate a variety of equipment including City vehicles, power and electric tools, hand trucks, dollies, ladders, lift units, and cleaning equipment.
Provide inspections and guidance to custodial personnel; perform custodial duties as required.
Provide routine safety inspections and emergency repairs.
Maintain fire extinguishers and provide safe emergency evacuation routes and directions.
Inventory and purchase supplies; maintain records of activities and supplies utilized.
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties including mowing, planting lawns, shrubs and trees, irrigation repairs, pruning, and spraying low-toxic pesticides.
Maintain a variety of records including work performed, fuel consumption and mileage, parts and materials inventory, purchases, equipment use, security, safety, and vandalism reports.
Provide input into purchase of equipment, tools, and supplies.
Treat disease and pest conditions; safely spray pesticides according to WSDA regulations.
Enforce City Park and facilities regulations.
Communicate with the public to answer questions, receive complaints, provide information, and inform of regulations.
Perform related duties as assigned.