Operating Engineer I

King County   Seattle, WA   Full-time
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Salary

$68,806.40 - $87,214.40 Annually

Location

Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024JM21155

Department

DES - Executive Services

Division

FMD - Facilities Mgmt

Opening Date

09/26/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

T2P : JCC L286-Operating Engineers

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary



Facilities Management Division (FMD) has an immediate need for an experienced HVAC Engineer to join the crew. The HVAC Engineer will be working in the Building Operations Section of FMD and reporting to the HVAC Engineer Foreman.

This is the first in a three-level classification. We are looking for someone that is knowledgeable in HVAC systems and has some experience performing routine maintenance. This role will promote until Operating Engineer II upon successful completion of the required licensing.

We are looking for someone who exhibits the technical skills as well as a strong sense of team-oriented camaraderie. We are looking for candidates who enjoy building effective relationships with their customers and co-workers.

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 Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.

WHY WORK FOR KING COUNTY:
King County was named "Best-in-State Employer" in the Forbes magazine 2019, ranking 16 on the list of best employers in Washington State, visit Awards given to King County to see more! King County's Investing in YOU initiative to build a workplace where ALL employees can thrive, and become the nation's Best Run Government. Enjoy a balanced life with benefits that support you!

WHY IT'S WORTH TAKING A SECOND LOOK AT WORKING FOR KING COUNTY: http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx

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.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Job Duties

  • Keep heating and refrigeration systems operating.
  • Perform routine maintenance such as lubricating motors and changing belts and filters.
  • Respond to trouble calls, customer complaints, equipment failures and work requests.
  • Perform water analysis for steam and hot and chilled water systems.
  • Clean and inspect HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to systems and system components.
  • Operate boilers; inspect, clean and troubleshoot systems; check performance.
  • Adjust automated chemical control system and conduct water tests.
  • Perform routine maintenance such as vacuuming pools, lubricating pumps, backwashing pools, cleaning and sanitizing pool decks and repairing lockers.
  • Perform incidental repairs and maintenance to facility's structure; perform minor repairs to building's plumbing, lights, electrical systems, door hardware incidental to HVAC, pool systems or building systems.
  • Determine parts needed.
  • Maintain repair and maintenance records.
  • Recommend changes to HVAC systems; recommend maintenance requirements for pool water sanitation and related pool environment equipment.
  • Log and adjust the HVAC system. Perform systems analysis.
  • Install/maintain cabling and other systems (timing).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • A Grade Three Steam Engineer License,and Universal EPA Technician Certification
  • One year of experience, and demonstrated ability in operating, troubleshooting and repairing large-scale industrial, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including boilers and pneumatic/digital (DDC) control systems.
  • Experience in solving customer service issues with tact and diplomacy, and ability to work with a broad and diverse customer base.
  • Knowledge of the products, materials, equipment and tools related to the industry. Knowledge of applied mathematics.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
  • Experience evaluating and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Refrigeration Operating Engineer's License

Supplemental Information



POSITION INFORMATION:

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.

The selected applicant must possess a valid Washington State driver's license or 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 and clearing a pre-employment physical examination.

This position reports to the King County Courthouse in Downtown Seattle, however, may be relocated to other locations such as the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA.

Shifts: Swing (3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)/Grave (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) - We are recruiting for both shifts, days may vary.

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 Union of Operating Engineers, Local 286.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified applicants. However, King County employees within the bargaining unit, Local 286, holding the same classification, who submit for lateral transfer will get preference. We will only interview/test applicants once every six months.

If you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact Jessica Mango at Jmango@kingcounty.gov .

Forbes 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.

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:
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
  • 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: eligible King County employees may 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
  • 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite 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, 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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