The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one opening in the Facilities division of our Community Services Department. The position may be filled at either level described below, depending on qualifications. Complete job descriptions are available here.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision by the division manager, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair and operations to various City facilities, to ensure that facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, custodial, carpentry, painting, HVAC operations, plumbing, and electrical trades work. Operates a variety of maintenance and cleaning tools and equipment; and performs related work as required. Oversees a small team or crew to assign tasks, ensures the team or crew follows procedures, and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and correctly. Supervises the day-to-day operations of a small team or crew; keeps a close watch on activities and situations; and communicates observations to the division manager. This position leads the team without formal authority over employee performance reviews or disciplinary actions. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide safe, equitable, and inclusive access to parks, recreation and City facilities to foster healthy living and strengthen the bonds of the community.

FACILITIES CREW CHIEF

$37.08-42.12 base pay range

$37.08-47.17 total pay range (with maximum potential longevity)

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• Certified Pool Operators License or the ability to obtain within 1 year of being requested by the Operations Manager
• Boiler Operators License or the ability to obtain within 1 year of being requested by the Operations Manager
• Certified Building Operator Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• 10 years of experience working in boiler, HVAC, electrical, janitorial and facility maintenance with 5 or more in a lead role or 2 or more as a Crew Chief Apprentice
• First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
• Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint criminal history background check and successfully complete CJIS Security Awareness training to work in the secured portions of the City's police department

Preferred

• 5 years of experience working in a supervisory or management position in facility maintenance
• Considerable experience using a maintenance management software program
• Attended a WCIA management school or equivalent supervisory training program
• Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level II
• Backflow Assembly Testers (BAT) or equivalent Backflow Certificate
• Journeyman Certification in HVAC
• Journeyman Certification in Electrical
• Journeyman Certification in Plumbing
• GIS and GPS mapping experience

FACILITIES CREW CHIEF APPRENTICE

$35.53-40.36 base pay range

$35.53-45.20 total pay range (with maximum potential longevity)

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• Certified Pool Operators License or the ability to obtain within 1 year of being requested by the Operations Manager
• Boiler Operators License or the ability to obtain within 1 year of being requested by the Operations Manager
• Certified Building Operator Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• 10 years of experience working in boiler, HVAC, electrical, janitorial and facility maintenance with 3 or more years in a lead role
• First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
• Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint criminal history background check and successfully complete CJIS Security Awareness training to work in the secured portions of the City's police department

Preferred

• Considerable experience working in a supervisory or management position in facility maintenance
• Considerable experience using a maintenance management software program
• Attended a WCIA management school or equivalent supervisory training program
• Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I
• Backflow Assembly Testers (BAT) or equivalent Backflow Certificate
• Journeyman Certification in HVAC
• Journeyman Certification in Electrical
• Journeyman Certification in Plumbing
• GIS and GPS mapping experience

Full job descriptions and requirements for both positions.

BENEFITS

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Teamsters pension *
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *
• Time loss/short-term disability insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service starting in second year
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years up to 12% after 25 years
• Overtime pay or compensatory time
• Jury duty pay at regular rate during service

* Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires being onsite working indoors and outdoors during all types of weather; repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $36 - $42