Facilities Technician I

County of Thurston•Olympia, WA

21h

About The Position

Thurston County Central Services is recruiting for a Facilities Technician I to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Facilities Maintenance team. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of skilled tasks related to the maintenance of county buildings and equipment. Areas of responsibility may include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), generators, carpentry, building component systems, locksmithing, and other related work in the maintenance and repair of commercial buildings. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Performing carpentry work for remodeling and installation of fixtures. Reviewing and utilizing blueprints, sketches, and specifications. Working with electrical circuitry to repair, troubleshoot, and install 120, 208, 277, and 480-volt circuits. Performing routine battery testing and replacement for building automation computers, fire alarm panels, UPS systems, and generators. Identifying facilities/equipment problems and recommending solutions. Performing routine and preventive maintenance on building systems (HVAC, lighting, emergency systems, security, alarms, electrical, and electronic locking devices). Maintaining detailed logs; entering data into maintenance management information system. Assisting contractors and vendors as assigned; may oversee the work of volunteers, inmates, or other workers. Selecting and purchasing supplies, recommending tools and equipment, and maintaining proper inventory control and accurate records. May perform landscaping duties and repairs to irrigation systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Two years of experience performing a wide variety of tasks in building maintenance operations.
Current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
Must pass background security check.

Nice To Haves

Completion of vocational training program(s) in a building maintenance field is preferred.
Proficient in data entry and use of software including email, maintenance management information systems, and online timekeeping.
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Performing carpentry work for remodeling and installation of fixtures.
Reviewing and utilizing blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
Working with electrical circuitry to repair, troubleshoot, and install 120, 208, 277, and 480-volt circuits.
Performing routine battery testing and replacement for building automation computers, fire alarm panels, UPS systems, and generators.
Identifying facilities/equipment problems and recommending solutions.
Performing routine and preventive maintenance on building systems (HVAC, lighting, emergency systems, security, alarms, electrical, and electronic locking devices).
Maintaining detailed logs; entering data into maintenance management information system.
Assisting contractors and vendors as assigned; may oversee the work of volunteers, inmates, or other workers.
Selecting and purchasing supplies, recommending tools and equipment, and maintaining proper inventory control and accurate records.
May perform landscaping duties and repairs to irrigation systems.