Facilities Operations Maintenance Specialist

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Facilities Operations Maintenance Specialist ("FOMS"). Under supervisor and manager direction, monitor and evaluate building systems and equipment operations problems and emergencies, taking appropriate action to return systems and equipment to their normal operating conditions; monitor building systems operations to ensure their normal functioning.

Requirements

Four years of journey-level experience in one or more skilled trades, including experience in heating and air-conditioning systems, mechanical and electrical systems.
Demonstrated effective communication skills with clients in normal and adverse conditions
Basic PC computer skills
Have knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and policies
Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
City of Seattle Confidence Testing of Automatic Sprinkler Systems (CT-AS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment: successfully retesting every three years

Nice To Haves

Journey-level experience in multiple trades.
Excellent HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and commercial equipment troubleshooting experience.
Experience with elevator operations, streetlight repair, and maintenance management systems.
Proficiency in commercial refrigeration controls skills and repair, carpentry skills and commercial equipment repair experience
Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and maintenance work request and work order programs

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls and reported malfunctions involving mechanical, electrical, utility, and life safety systems, including HVAC, elevators, lighting, fire alarm/sprinkler systems, plumbing, refrigeration, floods, leaks, and other building equipment.
Apply journey-level trade knowledge to assess issues, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate appropriate maintenance response.
Monitor and maintain building systems to ensure safe and reliable operation, initiating corrective actions when needed.
Operate and monitor building systems through Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.
Coordinate emergency response activities with campus operations personnel, University Police, and the Seattle Fire Department.
Support equipment identification programs, maintain safety compliance, use required PPE, and perform occasional preventive maintenance.
Test and certify building Fire Sprinkler Systems
Participate in and follow through with Campus Engineering and Operations (CEO) process improvement initiatives (Balanced Scorecard, Lean, Ideas Systems)
Possess the ability to handle stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
Attend and actively participate in all required meetings and training and provide intermittent training to other trade and craft workers