Facility Maintenance Worker III (Parks & Fair)

Snohomish County•Monroe, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks Division, is hiring a Facility Maintenance Worker III. This full-time, hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working outdoors, being a mentor, project leadership, and supporting their community. You’ll be part of a team that maintains parks, trails, and facilities across the County, including the Evergreen State Fair Park. We are filling a current opening and creating an eligibility register for future opportunities. As a Facility Maintenance Worker III, you will take on a wide range of responsibilities. Work may include building repairs and maintenance, such as: carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, irrigation, and structural inspections, along with groundskeeping and event support. You will operate and maintain equipment that ranges from pickup trucks and trailers to forklifts, boom lifts, tractors, loaders, graders, compactors, backhoes, chainsaws, and rigging equipment. This role also carries the important responsibility of representing Snohomish County Parks as a visible ambassador to the public. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and committed to customer service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as much of the work is public-facing. You should be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions and must hold a valid State of Washington Driver’s License. This position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and may include overtime as outlined in the AFSCME Local 109 collective bargaining agreement. It comes with Snohomish County’s comprehensive benefits package. Assignments may be with the Evergreen State Fair Park, the Parks Mow Crew, or the Parks Facility Maintenance crew.

Requirements

Four (4) years’ experience performing a variety of skilled building and grounds maintenance or building construction work, OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Must pass job-related tests.
A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card, within one year of employment.
Employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical examination or inquiry.
A written and practical field test may be required.
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 the hazards associated with the work
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of basic first aid methods and procedures
Ability to perform independent, skilled work in a number of building and construction trade areas
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and coworkers
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
Ability to read, interpret, and work from a variety of blueprints, drawing sketches, and work orders
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment as required by the position
Ability to perform strenuous physical work
Ability to read, understand, and follow safety rules and regulations
Ability to fill out accurate reports utilizing Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Nice To Haves

The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort, such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform all the duties of an FMW I and FMW II
Takes the initiative to identify problem areas and/or areas for efficiency and makes recommendations to the Maintenance Lead and/or the Maintenance Supervisor to address the problems.
Review individual project needs and make a complete recommendation to Maintenance Lead and/or the Maintenance Supervisor, including the best approach to completion of the work, materials, staff, and time needed.
Securing resources to complete the project, as directed.
Oversees projects, as directed, for completion of specific projects.
Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as double axel trucks, backhoes, dozers, dump trucks, forklifts, and front-end loaders, large and tractor-mounted mowing machines, and similar equipment.
Performs a variety of specialized building repairs utilizing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, mechanical, and maintenance skills, according to industry standards.
Performs a variety of rough and finish carpentry work, including remodeling a variety of structures and building bookcases, cabinets, doors, shelves, stairs, and other wooden structures and fixtures
Installs, repairs, and maintains locking systems and door hardware; rekeys and resets locks; builds lock cores; repairs door locking mechanisms; cuts new and replacement keys, and maintains related records of keys issued.
Performs a variety of basic 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 volts to high 480 three-phase volts.
Aligns electronic systems; troubleshoots and repairs solid-state circuitry, solders transistorized components; analyzes and replaces video cameras and monitors a variety of intercom systems, including telephones.
Working under the supervision of a facility maintenance technician.
Assists with a variety of welding projects.
Inspects, maintains, and services heating, ventilating, HVAC units, and other mechanical equipment which condition 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.
Working under the supervision of a facility maintenance technician.
Support the annual fair at the Evergreen State Fair Park, working days before, during, and after to support the event.
May direct the work of temporary employees, work release inmates, and/or lower-level maintenance personnel as directed.
Specialized certification(s) will be required to be obtained and maintained for this position. This may include one or more, for example, pesticide applicator, CDL Class A, CESCL, backflow certification, playground maintenance certification, and/or Arborist required license/certification to be identified by Maintenance Supervisor.

Benefits

Retirement : County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The County’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
Other benefits include wellness , dental , vision , life insurance , flexible spending accounts , long term disability , and more.
Deferred Compensation : If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
Pay Increases: You will be eligible for a step increase each year until you reach the top step.
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
Flexible work schedules.
Career development training.