Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Hvac

Description

Are you tired of driving all over the state to work on remote jobs? In this position, you'll be working at Pierce County facilities supporting the security and safety of more than 3,500 employees and the public who visit our buildings. As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, you will directly support Pierce County Facilities throughout the County. You will perform regular maintenance, system checks, installations, troubleshooting, and repairs as part of a maintenance and security team.

Why This is a Great Opportunity:

• You will gain experience in a diverse and highly skilled team of building maintenance professionals.

• This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about building trades and facilities management and the opportunity to advance within the career field.

• It's rewarding seeing a happy customer who appreciates you and the problem you just solved for them.

• As an internal service provider, you have the opportunity to meet people who work across the County. You are there to resolve or solve an issue or condition in their work environment that will help the tenant focus on their work.

• Our satisfaction at the end of the day comes from providing a service that improves the condition of the spaces for tenants and visitors and contributes to the mission and goals of the County.

• There is a wide variety of tasks and assignments. You will never be bored.

Why It's a Great Department:

• The Facilities Management Department is proud of having a very positive work environment, with great supportive leadership at every level.

• Our supervisor-to-employee ratio is 1 - 6 on average and is ideal for supporting your success.

• The Maintenance and Operations Division is consistent across the different shops. An employee can move from shop to shop and expect consistency in work assignments and standards of performance.

• Leadership from the top meets regularly with employees to share information and respond to questions and concerns.

• Work is appreciated by our tenants and our leadership.

• Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged.

How to be Successful in the Role:

You will need to 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. You will work both independently and as part of a team with opportunities to lead and assist experienced technicians and mechanics on various projects.

You will have journey-level experience as an EL06 or EL06A Electrician.

Your Future in this Role:

The facilities maintenance mechanic is the journey-level trades position within our building trades. The role of this employee goes beyond the day-to-day work order tasking and projects. As the mechanic, you set the example and the standards for the work accomplished for the other mechanics and the lower-skilled maintenance technicians and workers. You will be the key person in helping others develop their skills in the trades. This position has in the past been a source of personnel who have advanced to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor 1 and 2 positions.

Training in this Role:

You will attend any required training necessary to maintain licenses. First aid and CPR, safety training. Training to keep current within the field or to gain knowledge in skills in support of Pierce County systems. Leadership and supervisor training is also available through external and County training classes to help hone your knowledge and prepare for advancement.

This position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday day shift with occasional evening and weekend work.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• This position performs journey level work including complete maintenance of facilities, fixtures, or structures including but not limited to liquid and heat transfer systems, control systems and preventative maintenance and other related mechanical and repair work.

• Performs advanced level electrical work and low voltage troubleshooting

related to HVAC/R equipment.

• Works from verbal instruction, blueprints, schematic drawings or sketches.

• Performs repair, maintenance, and troubleshoots on motors, fixtures,

switches, HVAC equipment, fire and security and other low voltage systems and electrical equipment maintenance, repair, and construction projects.

• Lead, train, provide direction, and instruct other employees as required.

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for each position:

• Perform other trade assignments such as plumbing, electrical, painting, or other related assignment. Instruct operating personnel in proper operating and maintenance methods and procedures.

• Interpret designs, blueprints, and the engineering of projects. Draw scaled drawings and sketches, as needed with a full understanding of the requirements and scope of projects.

• Draft project plans for building permits obtain building permits through local jurisdictions and coordinate inspections.

• Review work orders and projects prioritizing, planning, and coordinating work as needed.

• Lead project work and is responsible for determining solutions, means, and methods of repair, determining needed parts, materials, and supplies, and ordering same.

• Work with Facilities Management construction project managers and contractors in planning, scoping work, supporting, and/or performing work to drawings and specifications.

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

ABOUT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

You will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high-quality facility solutions to the citizens of Pierce County. Facilities Management staff provides attractive, well-maintained, secure, clean, accessible, safe, well-planned, and managed environments for Pierce County government, through its Construction, Maintenance, Real Property, Security, and Resource Conservation divisions. Learn more about the Facilities Management Department by visiting our webpage. Of specific note, please read our department principles that guide our work.

Who We Are:

Facilities Management staff provides attractive, well-maintained, secure, clean, accessible, safe, well-planned, and managed environments for Pierce County government, through its Construction, Maintenance, Real Property, Security and Resource Conservation divisions.

The Maintenance and Operations Division takes pride in providing clean, attractive, safe, and well cared for environments in which to conduct county business. The Division also evaluates new techniques and procedures that will maximize our resources while delivering a high level of customer service.

What We Do

The Maintenance and Operations Division:

• Manage daily operations such as building cleaning, and grounds maintenance and a highly responsive and capable staff of building maintenance professionals performing repairs and monitoring building systems.

• Manage preventative maintenance programs for major equipment and building components of facilities.

• Perform renovations and equipment replacements which result in increased safety, security, efficiency, and productivity for our tenants.

• Provide assistance and consulting services to building tenants for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, remodeling, and other tasks.

• Ensure buildings meet safety, fire, and disability code requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of journey level work experience in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC/R) and related trade areas and provide adequate documentation of such.

• Must possess Universal Recovery license and EL06/EL06A Electrician License.

• Additional training or experience may substitute for the recruitment requirements

• Employees may be subject to 24-hour on-call availability.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license.

• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations including fingerprinting.

• Satisfactory physical condition is required as indicated by a County-approved physical examination.

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 screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means 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 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?

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)

After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.

Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:

During years 1-3, 12 Days

During years 4-7, 16 Days

During years 8-13, 20 Days

During years 14-18, 23 Days

During years 19, 24 Days

During years 20, 25 Days

During years 21, 26 Days

During years 22, 27 Days

During years 23, 28 Days

During years 24, 29 Days

During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.

Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:

Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:

Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:

New Year's Day

• January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday

• Third Monday in January

President's Day

• Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

• Last Monday in May

Juneteenth

• June 19

Independence Day

• July 4

Labor Day

• First Monday in September

Veteran's Day

• November 11

Thanksgiving Day

• Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after

Christmas Day

• December 25

Personal Holidays:

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:

Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:

Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:

All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:

Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy here.

All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.

01

Describe your experience in performing maintenance and repair of walk-in coolers and flash freezers, including the auxiliary equipment needed for such systems.

02

How many years of journey-level work experience do you have in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) and related trade areas?

• None

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 5 years

• 5 years to 10 years

• More than 10 years

03

Do you possess an EL-06 or EL-06A Electrician License?

• Yes

• No

04

Do you possess a Universal Recovery license?

• Yes

• No

05

List any job-related certifications and licenses you possess.

Required Question

Agency Pierce County

Address Pierce County Human Resources

2401 S 35th St, Rm 121

Tacoma, Washington, 98409

Phone (253) 798-7480

For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

Website http://www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs