Maintenance Technician 2-3 (Facilities)

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician contributes to the Port's operations by primarily performing routine and/or repetitive maintenance tasks related to building maintenance, general maintenance, repair, electrical systems, fabrication, landscape, roadways, marine structures, remodeling and construction duties. This position must be able to operate all types of tools and equipment assigned to the position, work under supervision, and perform a variety of skilled maintenance duties.

Essential Functions

1. Troubleshoot problems, collaborate with others, and recommend solutions to reach a successful outcome.
2. Maintain accurate and complete records, including work order completion.
3. Complete required reports to maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
4. May train or direct lower-level employees as assigned.
5. Properly operate basic shop tools and equipment.
6. Use computerized work order system.
7. Understand and follow WISHA and L&I work place safety rules.
8. Monitor/train seasonal staff on basic day-to-day operations such as weeding, watering, mowing, raking, and trash removal.
9. Assists senior staff in all trades as needed.
10. Responds to after-hours call outs as available and as appropriate for the level, such as snow removal or to assist senior staff.
11. May perform duties in one or more of the following areas: electrical, facilities, mechanics, and/or grounds.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Facilities

1. Perform routine maintenance tasks related to construction, alterations and repairs within the Facilities segment of the Maintenance Team.
2. Repairs and alterations to fire sprinkler systems.
3. Assists with repairs, alterations and installation work to buildings, structures, irrigation systems and equipment involving carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing and other manual building trades.
4. Help with building repairs and other facilities related maintenance.

Qualifications

Required (Level 2):

• 1.5 years of construction & repair experience including plumbing, carpentry, concrete, dock and float repair, fire sprinkler system maintenance, and operation of a variety of construction equipment.

Required (Level 3):

• 4 years of construction & repair experience including plumbing, carpentry, concrete, dock and float repair, fire sprinkler system maintenance, and operation of a variety of construction equipment.

Licenses Required (Level 2)

• Valid Washington State driver's license is required.
• Ability to secure and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must be able to obtain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and TWIC (Transportation Work Identification Credential) clearances.

Licenses Required (Level 3)

• Ability to secure and maintain Flagging, Forklift, and LPG Fueling Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to secure and maintain CDL, Class A endorsement and Electrical Training Card, Low Voltage.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with and support a team atmosphere.
• Strong communication skills; communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Demonstrate punctuality and good attendance.
• Work safely and follow all safety rules and guidelines.
• Work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Demonstrate routine decision making on daily operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Take direction from supervisor, foreman, or higher-level employees.

Level of Authority

Position is responsible for specified tasks within the department and does not supervise the work of other employees. Position may be responsible for representing the Port to the public on a regular basis.

Work Environment

Benefits include medical & prescription plans, dental, vision, orthodontia plans, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, basic and additional life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, voluntary long-term care, vacation accrual starting at 18 days off per year, Washington paid sick leave, Washington State pension plans including PERS 2 or 3, deferred compensation, 11 paid holidays, and education assistance. The Port of Bellingham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected class.