Facilities Maintenance Constructor

King County   Auburn, WA   Full-time
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WE ARE RE-ADVERTISING THIS POSITION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE RECRUITER LISTED. THANKS.

The Building Operations Section in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking skilled Facilities Maintenance Constructors to join their team. This position is responsible for safely performing a variety of skilled work involving building maintenance and repair. The purpose of this recruitment is to create a list of competitive candidates to fill two current vacant positions located at the Youth Services Center, and future vacant positions as they become available.

ABOUT THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION:
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 Building Operations Section provides custodial services, maintenance, and building operations.

To learn more about FMD, visit our website at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/FacilitiesManagement.aspx.

Why it's worth taking a second look at working for King County: http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES:
The successful candidate at a minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:

  • Perform a variety of preventive maintenance functions and service checks on facilities, buildings and equipment, and respond to a wide variety of requests from tenants.
  • Inspect, modify, repair, and test plumbing and piping systems. Repair and replace broken pipes, fixtures, faucets, sinks, toilets, fountains and valves.
  • Repair, modify and perform preventive maintenance on fire sprinkler systems. Respond to emergency alarms and trouble calls related to fire sprinkler systems; identify, repair or replace malfunctioning components.
  • Perform framing, siding, roofing; apply and finish sheetrock; install insulation, windows and doors.
  • Build and maintain doors, window and related hardware including lock mechanisms, closures, keying systems (electronic and mechanical) and re-glazing.
  • Prepare a variety of surfaces and apply paint or protective coatings to both interiors and exteriors of buildings, facilities and amenities, equipment and furnishings. Operate, clean and maintain various equipment related to the application of paint or protective coatings.
  • Install, relocate and modify equipment and system assemblies; install, attach or brace appurtenances to building walls, ceilings and floors.
  • Install, maintain, repair and modify environmental drainage systems and components.
  • Perform minor HVAC maintenance.
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades, divisions and outside agencies or contractors.
  • Perform general custodial duties such as cleaning, mopping and vacuuming as needed.
  • Perform various grounds-keeping duties, such as watering, spreading mulch, debris and garbage clean-up and removal as needed.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
  • Have two years of demonstrated work experience performing plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical maintenance.
  • Possess past professional experience and thorough knowledge in:
    • Safe and proper care and use of tools and equipment.
    • Related codes (plumbing, electrical, construction) and means of compliance.
    • Standard construction practices, principles and knowledge of building systems.
  • Are skilled in plumbing and mechanical repair and basic carpentry.
  • Have the ability working at heights from ladders and scaffolding.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:
  • Trade experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting
  • HVAC maintenance

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a King County application form (electronic or paper). We encourage you to also submit a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, call Elvie Valasote at 206-477-9449 or by email at elvira.valasote@kingcounty.gov .

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the ability to perform physical demanding tasks including, bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 50 lbs) and twisting on a regular basis. Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner. Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination and a finger-print based criminal history check.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. The standard workweek is 40 hours. Facilities Maintenance Constructors are represented by the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Local 2084.

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:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite gyms and activity centers
  • Employee giving program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits please 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.  Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
 
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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King County

Auburn, WA