Facilities Maintenance Constructor
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on January 28, 2023
Salary
$63,086.40 - $79,976.00 Annually
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Department
DES - Executive Services
Job Number
2023JM17967
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Closing
2/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
The Building Operations Section in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking to fill several immediate openings for skilled Facilities Maintenance Constructors to join our Health through Housing operation. This position responsible for safely performing a variety of skilled work involving building maintenance, repair (light plumbing and mechanical repair), landscaping (mowing, weed eating) at various King County owned Hotels.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill 3 TLT (Term Limited Temporary) positions and also to create a list of competitive candidates to fill a variety of future positions including term-limited temporary and special duty opportunities. This role is expected to last up to two years.
Who are we:
BOS (Building Operations Services) 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 of 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. Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. BOS provides custodial services, maintenance and building operations, building security and tenant improvement project work. BOS is committed to providing high quality service to support and maintain buildings and their occupants effectively and efficiently.
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
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
The successful candidate at a minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:
HVAC, Plumbing, or Welding Certifications are desired, but not required
Supplemental Information
Application Process:
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must submit a King County application form (electronic or paper) d are encouraged to also submit a resume and cover letter.
For any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Jessica Mango at Jmango@kingcounty.gov or 206 477-9082.
Necessary Special 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 i timely manner.
Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination and a finger-print based criminal history check.
Additional Information:
This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. The standard workweek is 4 hours.
This position is not represented.
This position has been designated as a FIRST RESPONDER; 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.
Selection Process:
The process for this position may consist of a phone interview, practical test, and panel interview.
Forbes recently 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. 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.
$63,086.40 - $79,976.00 Annually
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Department
DES - Executive Services
Job Number
2023JM17967
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Closing
2/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
The Building Operations Section in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking to fill several immediate openings for skilled Facilities Maintenance Constructors to join our Health through Housing operation. This position responsible for safely performing a variety of skilled work involving building maintenance, repair (light plumbing and mechanical repair), landscaping (mowing, weed eating) at various King County owned Hotels.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill 3 TLT (Term Limited Temporary) positions and also to create a list of competitive candidates to fill a variety of future positions including term-limited temporary and special duty opportunities. This role is expected to last up to two years.
Who are we:
BOS (Building Operations Services) 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 of 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. Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. BOS provides custodial services, maintenance and building operations, building security and tenant improvement project work. BOS is committed to providing high quality service to support and maintain buildings and their occupants effectively and efficiently.
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
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
The successful candidate at a minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Perform a variety of preventive maintenance functions and service checks on plumbing, painting, room setup, carpentry and minor electrical and mechanical engineering work as necessary to maintain safe and efficient systems within the hotel system
- Respond to a wide variety of requests and urgent matters.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, remediate, and coordinate repair through supervision
- Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades, divisions and outside agencies or contractors.
- Ability to interpret readings from meters & gauges and other measuring units. Ability to ensure security of guest room access and hotel property
- Repair and replace broken pipes, fixtures, faucets, sinks, toilets, fountains, lighting and valves.
- Build and maintain doors, window and related hardware including lock mechanisms, closures, keying system (electronic and mechanical).
- Operate and understand basic television system, plumbing systems and electrical systems through the hotel Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, laundry equipment and HVAC systems through out the hotel Keeps systems maintained and operational by performing routine maintenance on building equipment, HVAC wiring and lighting, repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and fixtures, performing preventative maintenance services on all systems and equipment, and identifying and correcting defective or damaged systems assisting with any other maintenance needs at the building as needed
- Performing routine preventive maintenance on guest rooms and building equipment, repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and fixtures, performing preventative maintenance services on systems and equipment, assisting with any other maintenance needs at the building as needed
- Perform routine maintenance such as carpet/floor cleaning, caulking
- Install, maintain, repair and modify environmental drainage systems and components ( sinks , drains, plumbin
- Perform general custodial duties such as cleaning, mopping and vacuuming as needed Respond to emergency alarms and trouble calls related to fire sprinkler systems; identify, repair malfunctioning components.
- Perform various grounds-keeping duties, such as watering, spreading mulch, debris and garbage clean-up an removal as needed.
- Have one year of demonstrated work experience in 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 mechanical repair and basic carpentry.
- Have the ability to perform work at heights from ladders and scaffolding
- Trade experience in Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Electrical Skills, HVAC , PTac maintenance experience Room key card system operations
- Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance procedures
- Reasonable understanding of building equipment and hand tools Emergency procedures
HVAC, Plumbing, or Welding Certifications are desired, but not required
Supplemental Information
Application Process:
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must submit a King County application form (electronic or paper) d are encouraged to also submit a resume and cover letter.
For any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Jessica Mango at Jmango@kingcounty.gov or 206 477-9082.
Necessary Special 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 i timely manner.
Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination and a finger-print based criminal history check.
Additional Information:
This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. The standard workweek is 4 hours.
This position is not represented.
This position has been designated as a FIRST RESPONDER; 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.
Selection Process:
The process for this position may consist of a phone interview, practical test, and panel interview.
Forbes recently 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:
- 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
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.