FMC - Housing & Human Services
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on January 11, 2025
Salary
$69,222.40 - $87,755.20 Annually
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025JM23607
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
01/10/2025
Closing Date
1/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a skilled Facilities Maintenance Constructor to join our Health Through Housing Section. This role will also support additional Housing and Community Services-related work, such as completing Preventative Maintenance at other properties.
This position is responsible for safely performing a variety of skilled work involving building maintenance, repair (light plumbing and mechanical repair), landscaping (mowing, weed eating), as well as property and room inspections at various King County owned properties. The role will be supporting our Health Through Housing Initiative. Health through Housing is a program in which King County partners with other regional cities to create and maintain emergency supportive housing and permanent supportive housing for people experiencing or at risk of chronic homelessness.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill 1 career service position.
Who are we:
FMD is the Facilities Management Division within King County Executive Services. A part of FMD Is the Health Through Housing Initiative. Through innovative partnerships and close collaboration with city governments, service providers, and local communities, HTH acquires former hotels and other existing buildings and converts them into apartments that are dignified, affordable, and service enriched. HTH offers two types of housing, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Emergency Supportive Housing (EH), both of which feature 24/7 staffing and supports.
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://kingcoun ty.g ov/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.
The successful candidate at a minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:
Application Process:
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must submit a King County application form (electronic or paper) and 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 20 477- 9082.
Selection Process:
We will have a practical onsite assessment and an onsite interview. The practical assessment will involve the use of a computer. We are only moving the most competitive applicants forward.
Necessary Special Requirements:
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.
$69,222.40 - $87,755.20 Annually
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025JM23607
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
01/10/2025
Closing Date
1/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a skilled Facilities Maintenance Constructor to join our Health Through Housing Section. This role will also support additional Housing and Community Services-related work, such as completing Preventative Maintenance at other properties.
This position is responsible for safely performing a variety of skilled work involving building maintenance, repair (light plumbing and mechanical repair), landscaping (mowing, weed eating), as well as property and room inspections at various King County owned properties. The role will be supporting our Health Through Housing Initiative. Health through Housing is a program in which King County partners with other regional cities to create and maintain emergency supportive housing and permanent supportive housing for people experiencing or at risk of chronic homelessness.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill 1 career service position.
Who are we:
FMD is the Facilities Management Division within King County Executive Services. A part of FMD Is the Health Through Housing Initiative. Through innovative partnerships and close collaboration with city governments, service providers, and local communities, HTH acquires former hotels and other existing buildings and converts them into apartments that are dignified, affordable, and service enriched. HTH offers two types of housing, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Emergency Supportive Housing (EH), both of which feature 24/7 staffing and supports.
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://kingcoun ty.g ov/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.
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 and apartment systems.
- Respond to a wide variety of requests and urgent matters, such as water leaks, damage, and remediation.
- 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 properties.
- 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 systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems, and maintain kitchen equipment, laundry equipment and HVAC systems throughout various properties. Keep 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 each 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.
- Install, maintain, repair, and modify environmental drainage systems and components (sinks, drains, plumbing).
- 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 a removal as needed.
- Perform property and room inspections on a regular basis
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Have one year of demonstrated work experience in mechanical maintenance.
- Have at least one year working with vulnerable populations, such as formerly chronically homeless individuals.
- Be able to work independently
- Provide concise, yet frequent updates to direct supervisor as needed.
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 practice 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
- DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- Trade experience in Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Electrical Skills, HVAC , PTAC maintenance, experience with hotel and apartment-based room key card system operations
- Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance procedures
- Reasonable understanding of building equipment and hand tools
- Emergency procedures
- Licensing/Certification Requirements:
- 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) and 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 20 477- 9082.
Selection Process:
We will have a practical onsite assessment and an onsite interview. The practical assessment will involve the use of a computer. We are only moving the most competitive applicants forward.
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 timely manner.
- Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination and a finger- print based criminal history check.
- This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible
- The standard workweek is 40 hours
- This position is not represented.
- This position has been designated as a FIRST RESPONDER; this position has a role in emergency response and responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.
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.
