Systems Technician Detention

Are you looking for variety in your job? Are you experienced with building maintenance work? Are you interested in job stability and work-life balance? Start your path towards a bright future by joining the Snohomish County Facilities Maintenance Detention Team!

We employ a highly skilled maintenance team that provides top rate customer service in a great work environment. This is a dayshift; 8-hr shifts, 5-days a week.

We offer a safety-focused work environment, learning opportunities, employer paid ORCA card, clothing allowance with all tools provided and generous benefits.

These benefits consist of medical, dental, vision, FICA, Medicare, Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave, PERS (pension), disability insurance, and a limited employer-matching contribution for deferred compensation plan.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Retirement

• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Commuting Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program

• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)

• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance

• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.

• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

In addition to these benefits, first-year employees receive 96 hours of annual paid sick leave, 80 hours of annual paid vacation leave, 16 additional hours of annual floating holiday leave, and 11 paid holidays. 

This position provides advanced system maintenance, installation, planning and quality control expertise for critical building systems within our County Jail. The ideal candidate will have experience with multiple building systems and has programming skills and knowledge. The work is performed in maximum security detention facility.

BASIC FUNCTION

To provide advanced system maintenance, installation, planning and quality control expertise in a multiple building management environment within a public sector operational setting including detention facilities. Leads complex building maintenance projects to ensure resources are fully utilized in the most efficient way. A journeyman level maintenance technician at the most technically complex level in electrical, power distribution, programmable logic controls, human machine interface and electronic systems that encompass fire and life safety, security, access control, video, electrical and HVAC. Uses principals and theories to efficiently solve technical problems.

Acts as subject matter expert and is responsible for the project development, implementation, and oversight of complex and critical systems such as electronic security, fire alarm, HVAC controls and electrical generation and distribution for multiple county buildings as assigned.  This employee mentors other maintenance technicians, provides project site supervision of employees and contractors, and inspects others' work.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Ensures the integrity of county building systems, including jails, by coordinating and prioritizing the needs of our county departments with our equipment, building and budget constraints.

• Develops and leads complex building maintenance projects to completion by efficiently allocating available resources and time and implementing the most effective processes for completion.

• Evaluates the condition of buildings, systems, and equipment to determine life cycle, providing prioritized capital and expense projections.

• Participates in department level preventative maintenance planning; provides recommendations to maintenance program leaders on most effective approaches to handle maintenance issues.

• Mentors and provides practical training to other maintenance technicians and may recommend training areas/programs for specific maintenance personnel to maintenance supervisor.

• Develop and implement complex programming for a variety of programmable logic controls related to security systems, access controls and HVAC controls.

• Develops and publishes maintenance and installation standards, based on industry standards (ASHRAE, IEEE/ANSI, etc.) for the installation and maintenance of county systems. Insures that all documentation is kept current with changes to the systems.

• Prepares specifications for projects, obtains project related permits and oversees projects of substantial complexity. Leads and participates in inspections of work. Maintains control of project expenditures and supervises contractors and vendors. Insures compliance with regulatory agency in charge.

• Designs, plans, implements, and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and security systems fiber optic systems, electronic surveillance cameras and systems, electronic noise abatement systems and any other electronic security systems as required. for the facility. Provides preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and energy efficiency. Evaluates technical adequacy and liability of systems that support safe operations in detention facilities.

• Periodically inspects key electronic and electrical equipment; advises as to corrective and preventative maintenance measures needed; identifies and implements any necessary changes to operation instructions for equipment or systems; oversees annual compliance testing and inspections for all systems including fire alarm confidence testing.

• Insures compliance with NEC70E and UL508 maintenance procedures for power distribution, emergency and stand-by generators.

• Develops and revises written preventative maintenance procedures, monitoring programs and warranty tracking programs; interfaces with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work order tracking, inventories and records; utilizes CMMS for root cause analysis on critical failures.

• Identifies and maintains inventory of critical components to minimize operational downtime.

• Performs all duties in accordance with established safety procedures; recommends changes to enhance safety; ensures compliance with jurisdictional authority and correct interpretation of building code; ensures efficient use of power, safe disposal of hazardous material and recycling of reusable material.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Eight (8) years experience performing a variety of skilled commercial or industrial building maintenance work or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.  High skill level in three of four major areas of concentration: Electrical, Low-Voltage Digital Systems (fire alarm, building automation controls, security, CCTV, etc), Access Controls, Mechanical and HVACR. A breadth of competencies in Electrical, Power Distribution, Controls, Elevator, Fire Alarm, Boiler, Sprinkler, Plumbing supported by certifications or licensing issued by a Federal, State, County or Municipal Authority is preferred. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Driver's License.

A valid First Aid/CPR/AED card within six (6) months of employment.

Washington State Electrical License: 01, 06 or 07 (preferred)

A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a criminal history background investigation, and post offer physical exam or inquiry.

A written and field test may be required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• industry-standard practices and vendor-recommended troubleshooting and repair procedures
• buildings and infrastructure systems including structural, building envelope, wall/floor/ceiling, electrical, power distribution, telecom/data-com, mechanical, plumbing, access controls, life safely, and vertical transportation
• predictive maintenance including vibrations analysis, infrared, oil analysis, eddy current, etc.
• practices, tools, equipment and materials used in the electrical and electronic trade
• electronics, programmable logic controls and audio/video theory;
• mechanical and electrical locking and signaling systems and keyways
• principles, methods, tools and equipment to install, test, maintain and repair electronic equipment
• technical design specifications
• integrated network connected systems, alarm systems, CCTV, fire and security systems
• safety regulations and the hazards associated with the work
• the tools, materials, methods and procedures associated with HVAC, carpentry, electrical, security, plumbing and mechanical maintenance work
• general commercial building systems
• general CMMS commercial building systems and scheduling modules;
• how to solve technically complex problems
• tools, methods and procedures utilized in the various skills required to maintain facilities
• work standards needed within correctional facilities
• AED, CPR and first aid methods and techniques

Ability to: 

• manage the workloads and schedules of subordinate technicians and contractors via group planners and coordinators
• identify customer requirements and define scope
• demonstrate leadership skills
• design and/or specify systems and products
• research suitable solutions to complex systems
• prepare product documentation, write reports and give presentations
• communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
• diagnose and troubleshoot routine electrical and electronic problems and perform needed repairs
• perform root cause analysis using standard industry tools
• read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations, blueprints, and work requests
• problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans
• take corrective action in a win-win manner
• maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem of others
• adapt to changing priorities
• meet deadlines and schedules
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• lead by example
• fill in for supervisor as required
• set priorities
• work as part of a team
• perform skilled work in a number of different commercial building and construction trades areas
• diagnose, troubleshoot and repair complex commercial electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing problems
• read, interpret, and work from a variety of equipment manuals, blueprints, drawings, sketches and work orders
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse group of superiors; subordinates and co-workers in a wide variety of circumstances;
• maintain necessary records and prepare required reports
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates
• assist in a building evacuation;
• respond to first aid, AED or CPR events

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

SUPERVISION

The employee is expected to think and work independently, without supervisory direction at the detail level. The employee will be responsible for prioritizing their own work load. The employee's work will be reviewed and spot checked to insure timely completion and compliance with work orders, plans and specifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work may require outdoor work in all types of weather at multiple sites including facilities that are open 24 hours, 7 days per week. The job may involve working at considerable heights; in confined spaces; and in occupied secure detention facilities. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near potentially dangerous prisoners, traffic, equipment and high-voltage power plus exposure to dust, fumes, grease, refuse, hazardous materials, bodily fluids and inclement weather. Some of the work is performed in a maximum security detention facility.

Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be on call when necessary.

Employee may be required to report to work at different sites.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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