Facilities Technician Lead

Description

Snohomish County Facilities is seeking a dedicated and skilled Detention Lead Maintenance Technician to work alongside our Detention Supervisor. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all building systems equipment and infrastructure are properly maintained to meet the needs of our secure 24/7 fast-paced Corrections Buildings. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise creative problem-solving abilities advanced troubleshooting techniques and leadership skills to guide the maintenance team while upholding high standards of safety communication and professionalism. This position will assist the Supervisor to ensure the day to day maintenance tasks and requests are performed effectively and efficiently.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction to lead oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintenance repair and construction of County properties that may include detention facilities that operate on a 24 hour basis.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
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Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Assists the Facilities Supervisor and/or Manager for the purpose of scheduling establishing priorities troubleshooting building system (security fire HVAC mechanical and/or electrical) problems assigning tasks coordinating work orders and projects and/or monitoring the work of other personnel and contractors.
2. Ensures that technicians and contractors are aware of and in compliance with county conduct policy established safety practices; conducts preliminary investigations of on-the-job accidents and injuries; identifies the need and arranges for safety training and/or personal protective equipment to reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries.
3. Trains employees in work methods and procedures sets standards and monitors employees performance on work orders providing input to management staff for performance evaluations; makes recommendations to supervisor regarding employees skills and required training; assists with technical on-the-job skills and soft-skill training and mentoring of assigned staff.
4. Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies required for assigned maintenance projects; estimates time materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
5. Serves as a lead worker over subordinate employees and contractors performing building systems and equipment maintenance HVAC carpentry painting and electrical electronic security and (if assigned) grounds maintenance work; makes daily work assignments and instructs subordinates as necessary; inspects work in progress upon completion to ensure compliance with work orders plans specifications and standards; analyzes and resolves technical problems encountered in the work; enforces safety rules and a full understanding of assigned contractors scope of work terms and schedules.
6. Investigates complaints and requests for general building maintenance HVAC carpentry painting electrical electronic security and grounds maintenance work; conducts site inspections and determines the extent of needed maintenance or repair work; prepares estimates of material equipment and labor requirements for necessary maintenance and repair work.
7. Responds and assigns appropriate technicians and contractors to respond to emergency response events such as health safety fire and/or flood as emergency response facility coordinator as needed following Continuity of Operations (COOP) protocol.
8. Maintains daily work records and employee time cards; prepares required written reports.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
2. Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy proper work methods techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
3. Performs duties of other skilled maintenance staff as may be required in area(s) of expertise for the purpose of completing work orders in the repair maintenance and improvement of county facilities.
4. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years experience performing a variety of supervisory and skilled commercial building maintenance work including experience working on lead experience for multiple commercial be available to carry a cell phone to respond to emergencies work overtime or on-call. Can effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook etc.) for the purpose of providing reports spreadsheets and managing pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Drivers License is required for employment.

A valid CPR/First Aid/AED Card is required for employment

Candidates may be required to pass a postoffer physical examination prior to employment.

A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Electricians license plumbers license or heating and air conditioning license leading and scheduling a crew of professional facilities technicians using a computerized maintenance management experience working on call in a major hospital correctional or similar twenty-four hour and seven days a week critical work environment preferred.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• how to motivate employees
• all phases of commercial building and grounds maintenance 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
• commercial building fire systems chiller and boiler operation
• principles practices materials and procedures related to the maintenance and repair of county facilities
• general maintenance of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment
• how to solve practical problems
• tools methods and procedures utilized in the various skills required to maintain facilities
• the operation and maintenance of standard motorized construction and maintenance equipment
• how to effectively and efficiently plan and schedule the work of others
• work standards needed within correctional facilities
• general knowledge of continuity of operations plan and role of supervisor
• safety rules and regulations
• AED CPR and first aid methods and techniques

Ability to:

• plan organize and supervise the work of subordinate employees and contractors
• analyze and determine resource requirements for a variety of commercial building and grounds maintenance and repair work;
• troubleshoot electrical mechanical and complex electronic security systems
• problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• resolve team conflicts
• take corrective action that preserves and promotes effective working relationships
• take initiative to address and resolve issues
• interact respectfully with employees at all levels of the organization
• maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem of others
• apply issue based problem solving
• 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
• perform subordinate work as needed
• diagnose and troubleshoot routine commercial electrical HVAC mechanical and plumbing problems
• read interpret and work from a variety of equipment manuals blueprints drawings sketches and work orders
• safely operate and maintain a variety of standard motorized construction and maintenance equipment
• use a variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
• read understand and enforce safety rules and regulations
• perform strenuous physical work
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse group of superiors; subordinates and coworkers 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
• ensure staff and contractors follow county conduct guidelines
• effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook etc.) for the purpose of providing reports spreadsheets and managing calendars

PHYSICAL EFFORT

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

SUPERVISION

Employees report to a Facility Manager or other supervisor as assigned. The work requires considerable independent judgment by the employee who is expected to analyze and resolve technical problems encountered in the work. The work may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions procedures and standards. The employee is responsible for the direct day-to-day supervision of one or more work crews in the field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions at various assigned work sites. If assigned the work may be in the jail around jail work may involve working at considerable heights above the ground or in confined spaces such as crawl space under a building. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near traffic or live power lines and are exposed to dust fumes grease inclement weather and so on. Must be available to carry a cell phone to respond to emergencies work overtime or on are required to work evenings weekends and holidays as necessary.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice

Required Experience:

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