Facilities Technician III

Snohomish County • Everett, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Technician III - Snohomish County Facilities & Fleet Department! Join Our Team - Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves keeping buildings running smoothly and truly making a difference? The Snohomish County Facilities & Fleet Department is looking for hard-working, reliable go-getters who take pride in putting the customer first every single day and are ready to take on challenges working in County owned facilities. We are filling multiple vacancies for this role. In this role here are just a few of the responsibilities you’ll be tackling: Carpentry that keeps things solid Plumbing that keeps things flowing Painting that keeps things fresh HVAC tasks that keep things comfortable Miscellaneous building maintenance keeping County spaces in top shape If you’re the kind of person who shows up, works hard, enjoys every changing, fast paced work environment and cares about doing the job right, we want YOU on our team! If you accept daily challenges and are ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact? Apply today!

Requirements

• Four (4) years experience performing a variety of skilled building maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must pass job related tests.
• A valid Washington State driver's license.
• Valid First Aid and CPR cards within six (6) months of employment.
• A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a criminal history background investigation, and post offer physical exam or inquiry.
• A written and field test may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of all phases of standard building and grounds maintenance work
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and techniques associated with routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical maintenance work
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical locking and signaling systems and keyways
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with the work
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of correctional facility security requirements
• Knowledge of basic first-aid methods and procedures
• Knowledge of detention facility security requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to perform skilled work in a number of building and construction trade areas
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot routine electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems and perform needed repairs
• Ability to read, interpret and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches and work requests
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and test equipment skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
• Ability to learn how to operate and maintain maintenance equipment and newly installed devices as required by the position
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and co-workers
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of building repairs such as repairing or replacing baseboard molding, ceiling and floor tile, doors, locks and windows, patching leaking roofs and similar work.
• Performs a variety of rough and finish carpentry work including remodeling a variety of structures and construction of new casework.
• Hangs and/or repairs paneling, plasterboard and other drywall materials; tapes, spackles and sands drywall and prepares it for painting.
• Paints a variety of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures and furniture; prepares surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, washing and filling as necessary; mixes paints, stains, varnishes, epoxies and other protective coatings as re­quired; applies paint or other protective coatings to surface being finished using brushes, rollers and/or spray painting equipment.
• Performs a variety of minor electrical repairs such as replacing or repairing broken fixtures, outlets or switches.
• Working under the supervision of a Certified 01, 06 or 07 Electrician, Installs new voltage lines from low voltage 24 volt to high 480 three phase volts.
• Troubleshoots basic electronic components.
• Analyzes and re­places video cameras and monitors a variety of intercom systems including telephones.
• Troubleshoots and repairs locks, sliders and bi-fold doors.
• Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures and systems including faucets, flushometers, sinks, toilets, urinals and water drain lines.
• Welds a variety of objects to include rails, tables and chairs, boiler plate, etc., using AC and DC arc welder.
• Inspects, maintains and services heating, ventilating, HVAC units and other mechanical equipment which conditions the interior atmosphere; lubricates and services pumps, motors, drive belts and adjusts equipment as necessary; cleans and performs minor repairs on oil burners and boilers including controllers.
• Builds and installs concrete catch basins, retaining walls, walkways and other structures as directed; builds concrete forms and places reinforcing steel as required; mixes and pours concrete; trowels, sweep edges and finishes new concrete as necessary.
• Repairs holes in existing block and concrete structures using epoxies, patching cement and other fillers.
• Inspects, maintains and services gas and electrical appliances as found in a large, self-contained institutional kitchen; this includes, but is not limited to, ovens, grills, deep fryers, dishwasher, food carts, and basic refrigeration equipment and compressors.
• Ensures efficient use of power, safe disposal of hazardous material and recycling of reusable material.
• Enters data into computer for maintenance service requests, including task status and inventory control information.
• Other duties as assigned or required which may include any or all duties of Facilities Technicians I and II.

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance programs
• Savings and retirement options
• Generous paid time off policies
• Life insurance
• 11 paid holidays annually
• 2 floating holidays annually for full-time classified employees
• Vacation and Sick Leave accrual for classified full-time employees
• Medical plan administered by Regence BlueShield (PPO) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO)
• Prescription drug benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Insurance Policies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Convenient onsite parking facilities
• Pre-tax dollars for monthly parking garage fees
• Monthly incentive to walk or bike to work
• Discounted carpool or vanpool parking rates
• Free ORCA passport card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed