Electrician I

The King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD), Building Operations Section (BOS) is looking to hire an Electrician I. This position will perform journey-level electrician duties including installation, alteration, troubleshooting/diagnosis, and preventative maintenance and repair of electrical systems, fixtures, and related equipment. 

• This position will be a day shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

WHO ARE WE?
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The BOS provides custodial services, maintenance and building operations, as well as building security. BOS is committed to providing high quality service to effectively and efficiently support and maintain buildings and their occupants.

BOS maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse, District Courts, King County Correctional Facility, Children and Family Justice Center, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 1 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
  
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COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
    
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
    
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The successful candidate will demonstrate skill and/or ability to:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventative maintenance according to manufacturer's recommendations and warranty requirements.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs and make recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components of security, building operations, and life safety systems. 
• Install light fixtures.
• Install secondary service wiring in and between buildings.
• Install low voltage wiring systems in buildings.
• Read construction documents and estimate cost and resource requirements.
• Verify that all electrical equipment and circuits are working within specification.
• Other duties as assigned.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Possess (and maintain) a valid Washington State General Journeyman-01 license (required).
• Have journey-level knowledge of and skills in the electrical trade.
• Have a thorough knowledge of:
• Methods, practices, materials and tools of the electrical trade.
• Hazards and safety precautions necessary in the electrical trade.
• National Electric Code.
• Possess past professional experience in:
• Using and caring for the tools, machinery, and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Reading blueprints and schematics.
• Troubleshooting methods and techniques.
• Installing complete electrical systems.
• Reading and interpreting instrumentation.
• Repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
• Technical reading and writing skills.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

• This position may be required to report to various worksites throughout King County. The reporting location is to be determined based on business and operational needs.
• The selected applicant must possess a valid Washington State driver's license and the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner in a variety of County vehicles.
• Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough federal and county background investigation, reference checks, and clearing a pre-employment physical examination.
• We are also creating a hiring list for any future positions that become available in the next 12 months.
• These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are therefore overtime eligible.
• Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.
• This position is required to be on a paid rotating standby list for non-duty days such as weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents in these positions are represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 46.
• This position has been designated by department leadership as a FIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.

If you have any questions about this position or the job posting, please reach out to Sarah McCauley at smccauley@kingcounty.gov. 

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Salary : $43 - $55