FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Job Description:

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Description

OVERVIEW

The Facilities Maintenance Department is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of County buildings and properties. Work is performed in and around County facilities throughout Kitsap County, including the Kitsap County Corrections Center, Juvenile Detention Facility, Kitsap Recovery Center and the Medical Examiner's Office. The department also responds to tenant issues for staff and the public who conduct business at the County.

Our new Specialist should have knowledge of the standards, tools, and equipment used in building and mechanical maintenance repair work, as well as the maintenance of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical systems. Work involves project planning, cost estimating, coordinating project priorities, and enduing work quality meets standards and code requirements.

Hourly rate is pending Board of County Commissioners approval; scheduled for February 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Two - three years' experience in maintenance, operations or mechanical work in related field.
• Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC
• Experience with industrial controls (low voltage)
• Experience working in commercial or public buildings
• Experience working in a correctional facility
• Associate's degree from a trade or technical school

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting) through law enforcement agencies.
• Submit a copy of their State employment driving record abstract to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.

Driving Requirements

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

This position is categorized as:

• Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which will include fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Working Conditions/Physical Activities
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Walking and balancing (short or long distances)
• Climbing
• Bending, stooping, twisting
• Reaching above and/or below shoulder
• Handling/grasping documents or equipment
• Sitting and/or standing for short or extended periods of time
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone
• Hearing audible signal including traffic, equipment.
• Vision sufficient to read source materials, meters, gauges, computer screen data, and see detail or color
• Hand-eye coordination to utilize power tools and equipment, work with electricity, etc.
• Repetitive motions for tool and equipment use
• Requires exertion of force of up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 35 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to lift/carry/move objects, tools and equipment
• Incumbents may be exposed to physical hazards when working on roof tops, using hand and power tools, working with electricity, climbing ladders and lifting tools, equipment and materials or performing duties within the County correctional facilities. Incumbents will be exposed to all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally requires exertion of force of 75 pounds
• Incumbents in this position are considered "Essential Employees". Essential employees are expected to report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.
• This position requires "stand-by" duty on a rotating, 24-hour basis for emergency work.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Performs a variety of complex activities in maintaining County buildings including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, mechanical functions, and electrical work.
• Provides specialized technical knowledge, advice, and problem-solving techniques for assigned functions.
• Assembles materials and equipment for service requests including loading of trucks with supplies and materials.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with electrical, electronic, fire alarm, sound, heating and air conditioning, security and other complex systems in County facilities.
• Specialize in electrical, electronics or HVAC performing activities related to planning and implementing maintenance and repair projects such as: participating in meetings with vendors, customers, engineers, architects and user department representatives; estimating costs; writing technical reports; developing troubleshooting procedures; evaluating code, safety or other implications and long and short term affects of the planned project.
• Lays out, repairs, tests, installs and modifies HVAC, electrical and/or electronic components of building systems and equipment. Reads, sketches and interprets complex circuitry and other blueprints and drawings. Draws sketches and schematics to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Maintains building equipment such as air handlers, cooling towers, exhaust fans, heat pumps etc. by checking equipment, replacing air filters, replacing belts, lubricating motors and bearings, and providing service as needed.
• Perform snow and ice removal such as applying ice melt, shoveling, blowing or plowing snow.
• Provide guidance and training to Facilities Maintenance Workers and Technicians. May act as Lead Worker.
• Records effects, writes technical reports and develops maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Operates complex equipment requiring certification and license, such as heavy machinery and highly specialized equipment.
• Maintains various records including work performed, time spent, materials used and related information; enters and extracts data using automated systems; maintain manuals records as required.
• Provides assistance to public including responding to customer inquiries, explaining program rules and regulations, and assisting with maintenance of public safety.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Stand-by hours, which include evenings and weekends, are required on a rotating basis.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$33.07 - $42.30 Hourly