What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Building Operating Engineer (HVAC/R Technician) position at King County?
Salary
38.82 - $55.46 Hourly
Location
WA 98168, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week
Job Number
2025ELM23644
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Facilities
Opening Date
01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours / Week
40 hours / week
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
- This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public.
Offering New Hire Recruitment / Retention Bonus up to $3,000!
Who Are Metro's Building Operating Engineers?
As a Building Operating Engineer (or BOE), working with King County Metro Transit, you will have stable and consistent year-round employment applying your HVAC / R skillset to ensure that our building occupants remain comfortable and breathing clean air. You will be tasked with utilizing your HVAC / R and mechanical experience to perform skilled diagnostics and repairs to our HVAC systems and controls; and, to carry out routine maintenance, proactively identifying and solving emerging problems within our HVAC systems. Our team is proud to offer in-house diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair for our systems. We would be thrilled to have you join us as we deliver top-tier service to our fellow employees and the residents of King County.
Why Work With Metro?
This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Career Service position , and may be used to establish an eligibility pool upon closing of the announcement to fill future Career Service vacancies that may occur in this classification and in this division. Eligibility pools remain valid for 12 months upon creation, or until the list is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
WAGE INFORMATION
Qualified candidates typically start at the mid-point of the established pay range, depending on candidate qualifications. The top step of the pay range is achieved within three (3) years or less through automatic step progression, depending on initial step placement at time of hire.
The pay range for day shift is $38.82 to $55.46 per hour. The mid-point step is currently $49.91 per hour for day shift.
Position is eligible for shift differential if assigned to swing / afternoon or overnight shift. Positions assigned to swing / afternoon shift receive 5% shift differential, and positions assigned to overnight shift receive 7.5% shift differential.
WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public.
ANTICIPATED TIMELINES
This posting will be open until all positions are filled. Initial application review will be conducted 14 days following the posting date of this announcement, or on or after February 17, 2025. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates beginning the week of February 24, 2025, and ongoing thereafter until positions are filled.
TO APPLY
Required Application Materials :
Note : A cover letter / letter of interest and / or a resume are highly encouraged, but not required. Any additional attachments will not be considered.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible? We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective : Career Support Services - King County . Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County .
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact :
Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit
Erica.Minshull@KingCounty.gov or 206-477-6059
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the Building Operating Engineer (BOE) , you will also :
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Necessary Special Requirements :
Supplemental Information
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE
8122100 / 234
UNION STATUS
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview, which may also include a written test and / or practical skills test. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as driving record checks, internal record reviews and / or reference checks, etc. The first six (6) months of employment are served in a probationary capacity to provide an opportunity to confirm whether the position is a good match between the successful candidate's interests and skills and the ability to perform the requirements of the job.
WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The work location will be at South Maintenance Facility (11911 E Marginal Way S; Seattle, WA 98134). This position is typically scheduled full time (40 hours per week), with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday day shift. However, because schedules are selected by a seniority-based twice-annual 'shift pick', employees must be available and willing to work any shift (day, swing, o r overnight), weekends, nights, holidays, and call-outs. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval. This position is not eligible for telework / remote work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Work may need to be performed in confined spaces and at heights, such as on roofs. Must be able to work in hot areas such as boiler rooms and inside fan plenums. When warranted, must be able and willing to wear safety equipment and protective clothing as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is required to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and may involve lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, and safe operation of power tools are also required. Work is often performed in cramped and awkward positions.
NEW HIRE RECRUITMENT / RETENTION SIGN-ON BONUS DETAILS
The New Hire Recruitment / Retention Bonus shall be provided to all new Transit Operator, Rail Electromechanic, Signal Communications Technician, Track and ROW Maintainer, Rail Laborer, Transit Customer Information Specialist, Transit Building Operating Engineer, Rail Building Operating Engineer, Rail Facilities Mechanic, and Vehicle Maintenance Mechanics hired between November 1, 2023, and October 31, 2025. Newly hired Transit Operator, Rail Electromechanic, Signal Communications Technician, Track and ROW Maintainer, Rail Laborer, Transit Customer Information Specialist, Transit Building Operating Engineer, Rail Building Operating Engineer, Rail Facilities Mechanic, and Vehicle Maintenance Mechanics shall be eligible for up to $3,000 in New Hire Recruitment / Retention Bonuses. Sign-on bonuses are subject to terms and conditions, and are considered taxable income.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North " , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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