Facilities Maintenance Technician

Why It's a Great Opportunity: 

You will have the unique opportunity to meet and provide services to County employees who work to support the citizens of Pierce County. You will be part of a team providing direct service for our internal customers, our fellow employees, who work within our buildings and facilities. In facilities trades, job satisfaction is high as you provide services directly to our customers, and you will see how your work directly improves the condition of our buildings for our tenants and visitors! You will also have a great opportunity to learn about building trades and facilities management by taking on varied tasks and assignments. You will have the opportunity to advance your career to journey-level, supervisory, and leadership positions.

Why It's a Great Department: 

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels.  Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem.  The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership.  Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here. 

How to be Successful in the Role:

Provide great customer service for our tenants and prioritize work orders while building your knowledge in facilities trades. Have a positive and enthusiastic work presence while working independently and while directly assisting experienced technicians and mechanics on various projects.

Your Future in this Role: 

You will receive training and gain experience, including building trades knowledge, safety procedures, building orientation, computer applications, and much more, to help you become an experienced, well-rounded facilities professional.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Performs carpentry work related to facility remodels and building maintenance, including but not limited to roofs, walls, doors, windows, cabinets, floors, framing, and siding.
• Assists with electrical work, such as installation of new breaker panels and power circuits, installation of conduit and wiring from power source to panel box, installation and repair of electric switches, outlets, and interior and exterior wiring.
• Assists with repair, maintenance and troubleshooting on motors, fixtures, switches, HVAC equipment, and other equipment. Replaces lights and ballasts.
• Performs plumbing installation and repairs including installation of new systems and repair and unclogging of sewer lines, sinks, showers, and drains.
• Performs painting assignments including but not limited to using paint brush, roller, and spray equipment, applying stains, varnishes, lacquers, and enamels to a variety of surfaces, preparation of surfaces for painting using scrapers, sand paper, or pressure washer, and filling holes with a variety of products.
• May perform routine inspection on low-pressure boilers and logs in results.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.

• Two or more years work experience in one or more of the building, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, construction trades or related trades area and provide adequate documentation of such. 

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Driver’s license. 

• Frequent lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds may be required in some positions.

• Employees are subject to 24-hour on call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required.

Special Note: Certain positions in this class may be required to possess or have the ability to obtain licenses required by the state, local, or federal code or regulations including but not limited to class III boiler operation license and state asbestos worker certification. 

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county-approved physical examination, may be required before appointment to the position. 

To be considered for this opportunity, please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

Salary : $27 - $37