FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

OVERVIEW

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required Education and Experience

• One - two years' experience in maintenance, operations or mechanical work in related field.
• Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to six months of experience.

• Experience in HVAC
• Experience with industrial controls (low voltage)
• Experience working in commercial or public buildings
• Experience working in a correctional facility
• Associate's degree from a trade or technical school

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting) through law enforcement agencies.
• Submit a copy of their State employment driving record abstract to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

• Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which will include fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

• Walking and balancing (short or long distances)
• Climbing
• Bending, stooping, twisting
• Reaching above and/or below shoulder
• Handling/grasping documents or equipment
• Sitting and/or standing for short or extended periods of time
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone
• Hearing audible signal including traffic, equipment.
• Vision sufficient to read source materials, meters, gauges, computer screen data, and see detail or color
• Hand-eye coordination to utilize power tools and equipment, work with electricity, etc.
• Repetitive motions for tool and equipment use
• Requires exertion of force of up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 35 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to lift/carry/move objects, tools and equipment
• Incumbents may be exposed to physical hazards when working on roof tops, using hand and power tools, working with electricity, climbing ladders and lifting tools, equipment and materials or performing duties within the County correctional facilities. Incumbents will be exposed to all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally requires exertion of force of 75 pounds
• Incumbents in this position are considered "Essential Employees". Essential employees are expected to report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.
• This position requires "stand-by" duty on a rotating, 24-hour basis for emergency work.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Performs or assists with various tasks in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting and general building maintenance including major overhauls as needed. Reads and interprets various blueprints, sketches and drawings and applies skilled knowledge to implement maintenance project plans and troubleshoots problems in area of expertise.
• Maintains records and completes work orders.
• Assists with corrective repairs on boilers, heat pumps, motors, HVAC systems, laundry and kitchen equipment; thermostats, and low voltage equipment, and fire or security alarm systems including security door controls.
• Repairs or replaces doors, locks, window glass, interior walls, shelving, bookcases and other building parts.
• Assists with preventative maintenance on tools, machinery, equipment and emergency generators.
• Performs welding or other fabrication assignments on equipment, facilities, or structures.
• Helps with performing routine inspection o low-pressure boilers and logs the results.
• Operates equipment requiring more technical skill, such as hand and power tools and large equipment that does not require complex, specialized knowledge. Performs operational checks and reports needed repairs. Performs operational checks and preventive maintenance activities; reports needed equipment repairs.
• Provide technical knowledge and problem-solving techniques for assigned functions.
• Maintains various including work performed, time spent, materials used and related information; enters and extracts data using automated systems; maintain manuals records as required.
• Provides assistance to public including responding to customer inquiries, explaining program rules and regulations, and assisting with maintenance of public safety.
• Employs any and all protective equipment necessary to perform tasks when working with chemicals or in the disposal of waste.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Stand-by hours, which include evenings and weekends, are required on a rotating basis.