Facilities Technician I

The salary for this position is: $4446.00 - $5914.00 monthly.

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 installand 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.

To view the full job classification click here:Facilities Technician I

Essential Personnel:This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hours of Operation: This position will work 4-10 hour days either Monday Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a variety of locations including high-security areas such as detention facilities on rooftops and in confined spaces. Physical effort is required due to heavy lifting potentially up to 75 pounds as well as bending stooping crouching reaching above shoulders climbing ladders and working from lifts. Long periods of standing may be necessary and work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and position could be exposed to noisy machinery and alarms dust liquid epoxy chemicals smoke noxious odors fumes and solvents.
• Travel Requirements: This position requires driving to county properties and various vendor locations.
• Customer Interactions:Daily interactions with Thurston County staff.

WHO WE ARE:

Central Services provides diverse internal services to county offices and departments including facilities operations and maintenance vehicle and equipment fleet management records management surplus capital project management and mail services. The department has 54 employees supporting a County workforce of more than 1000 employees.

Our Core Values:

• Accountability We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Innovation/Continuous Improvement We make it safe to explore and pursue visionary creative and bold improvements.
• Teamwork/Collaboration We are there for each other and bring people together to inspire guide support make decisions and act.
• Integrity/Respect We act with honesty respect and the highest ethical standards and maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome heard and empowered to contribute.
• Commitment to Excellence We are dedicated to achieving the highest standards in performance customer service and quality of our work.

Mission - To provide exceptional cost-effective service and resources to our internal customers enabling them to successfully accomplish their commitment to the community.
Vision -To be recognized as the premier internal service provider and excellent stewards of County resources by our customers and other governmental entities.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pre-tax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
• Paid Leave:Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
• Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why youll love it here:Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at.

Message to potential applicants:We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/ of vocational training program(s) in a building maintenance field is preferred.
• Two years of experience performing a wide variety of tasks in building maintenance operations.
• Current Washington State Drivers License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
• Must pass background security check.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• 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.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment Please contact: Jason Ashe Facilities Services Manager at @ or

This position is:

• Represented by a Union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Contingent upon passing a security background investigation.
• Requires on-call responsibilities and is considered essential personnel.

Items requested for consideration:

• Application

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at . Those who are deaf deaf-blind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-) to connect with Washington Relay.