Equipment Services and Maintenance Specialist - HD (T2F : L117-JUA)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Posted on March 1, 2025
Salary
$33.28 - $40.23 Hourly
Location
WA, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024KC23553
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
Fleet
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
T2F : L117-JUA
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
King County Fleet Services is looking for a dedicated Preventative Maintenance Technician to join our team! The Preventative Maintenance Technician will be responsible for providing safe and efficient service for a wide variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery. This position is also responsible for maintaining records and performing preventive maintenance inspections and procedures. This position will work from a Field Lube Service Truck or at our Renton Maintenance Facility.
ABOUT FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
The Fleet Services Division manages King County's portfolio of vehicles and equipment. The team performs acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of approximately 3,000 fleet assets for the County's services associated with the Sheriff's Office, Public Health, Roads, Parks, Wastewater, Water and Land Resources, and other agencies. The division manages two maintenance shops which include robust storerooms of automotive parts, materials, and construction supplies as well as several technicians working in the field to support remote customer sites.
In addition, the Fleet Division is responsible for the disposition of the county's personal property assets, which includes a surplus warehouse in Georgetown. Disposal methods can include re-use within the county, donation to verified and approved non-profits, and sales through online portals or sealed/negotiated bids.
The mission of the Fleet Services Team is providing exceptional customer service in the delivery of equitable, sustainable, and dependable fleet solutions .
To learn more about Fleet, please visit our website at: Fleet Services Division - King County, Washington
KEY DELIVERALBE AND EXPECTATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate skill and ability to:
THE MOST COMPETIVIE CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
WORK LOCATION: This position is based at our Renton Shop- 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056 but will primarily work out of a Field Mobile Lube Truck at various locations around King County.
WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule for this position is generally 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is overtime eligible. Alternative schedules may be required along with mandatory overtime. This position is Mission Critical.
READY TO APPLY: This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. A King County application is required. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months. If you need assistance in the application process, please contact Karina Cordova, HR Analyst at kcordova@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:
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.
$33.28 - $40.23 Hourly
Location
WA, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024KC23553
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
Fleet
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
T2F : L117-JUA
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
King County Fleet Services is looking for a dedicated Preventative Maintenance Technician to join our team! The Preventative Maintenance Technician will be responsible for providing safe and efficient service for a wide variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery. This position is also responsible for maintaining records and performing preventive maintenance inspections and procedures. This position will work from a Field Lube Service Truck or at our Renton Maintenance Facility.
ABOUT FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
The Fleet Services Division manages King County's portfolio of vehicles and equipment. The team performs acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of approximately 3,000 fleet assets for the County's services associated with the Sheriff's Office, Public Health, Roads, Parks, Wastewater, Water and Land Resources, and other agencies. The division manages two maintenance shops which include robust storerooms of automotive parts, materials, and construction supplies as well as several technicians working in the field to support remote customer sites.
In addition, the Fleet Division is responsible for the disposition of the county's personal property assets, which includes a surplus warehouse in Georgetown. Disposal methods can include re-use within the county, donation to verified and approved non-profits, and sales through online portals or sealed/negotiated bids.
The mission of the Fleet Services Team is providing exceptional customer service in the delivery of equitable, sustainable, and dependable fleet solutions .
To learn more about Fleet, please visit our website at: Fleet Services Division - King County, Washington
Job Duties
KEY DELIVERALBE AND EXPECTATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Perform lubrication duties on machinery, including oil servicing, oil sampling, greasing, oil change, filter changes and oil flow rate adjustment.
- Select appropriate lubricants for machinery.
- Maintain multiple oil supply rooms and collection sites.
- Lubricate and winterize vehicles and equipment.
- Develop and document procedures for lubrication functions.
- Research and document difference in machinery lubrication and filtration systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections on vehicles.
- Respond to emergencies (i.e. ice, snow, flooding) for vehicles on road.
- Process oil samples for various lubrication and hydraulic systems for analysis, track and file.
- Change, rotate, repair and balance tires on County vehicles and off-road equipment, excluding busses.
- Perform road calls for tire servicing and equipment lube services.
- Perform quality inspections on incoming tire stock.
- Make recommendations for improvements and modifications to work processes.
- Open and close work orders, maintain records and logs on a computer as required.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
THE MOST COMPETIVIE CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- Knowledge of general lubrication requirements.
- Experience providing services on a variety of vehicles, including light duty and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Experience providing lube services on heavy construction equipment.
- Knowledge of and skill in tire repair process and regulations.
- Knowledge of tire safety characteristics.
- Knowledge in the use of basic hand and air tools.
- Skill in distinguishing different types of oils and lubricants.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to have predictable and reliable attendance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Skill in driving different types of oversized vehicles.
Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- Valid Washington State Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License with a Class B, Air Brake and Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of employment.
- Employment will be contingent of the success of a pre-employment physical exam.
- A CDL Class B with Air Brake and Hazmat endorsement is highly desirable.
WORK LOCATION: This position is based at our Renton Shop- 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056 but will primarily work out of a Field Mobile Lube Truck at various locations around King County.
WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule for this position is generally 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is overtime eligible. Alternative schedules may be required along with mandatory overtime. This position is Mission Critical.
READY TO APPLY: This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. A King County application is required. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months. If you need assistance in the application process, please contact Karina Cordova, HR Analyst at kcordova@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
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.
