Facilities Maintenance (Handyman) - Full Time

Maintenance Technician IIIJoin Our Team - Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves keeping buildings running smoothly and truly making a difference? The Snohomish County Facilities & Fleet Department is looking for hard-working, reliable go-getters who take pride in putting the customer first every single day and are ready to take on challenges working in County owned facilities. Carpentry that keeps things solidPlumbing that keeps things flowingPainting that keeps things freshHVAC tasks that keep things comfortableMiscellaneous building maintenance keeping County spaces in top shapeIf you're the kind of person who shows up, works hard, enjoys every changing, fast paced work environment and cares about doing the job right, we want YOU on our team! Employees can choose from various healthcare insurance programs, plan for their future with savings and retirement options, enjoy generous paid time off policies, and protect themselves and their family with life insurance.Holidays - The County observes 11 paid holidays annually. Full-time classified employees will also earn 2 floating holidays annually in January of each year.Vacation & Sick Leave (Classified Employees Only) Classified full-time employees will accrue monthly Vacation and Sick leave upon hire. Sick leave accrues at a rate of 8 hours per month, and Vacation accrual amounts vary based upon an employee's assigned Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union) or applicable section of County Code (Non-Represented).Medical - Choose between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan administered by Regence BlueShield, or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan administered by Kaiser Permanente. DentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)AFLAC Insurance PoliciesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness ProgramRetirementDeferred Compensation 457(b)Life & Disability InsuranceBasic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life & AD&DParking & Commuting - We offer convenient onsite parking facilities at the Main Campus in downtown Everett. Most employees can pay for monthly parking garage fees using pre-tax dollars via payroll deduction. Other commuting benefits available include a monthly incentive to walk or bike to work, discounted carpool or vanpool parking rates, and a free ORCA passport card.Basic Function To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building tasks including a variety of routine building, electrical and plumbing repairs, routine mechanical maintenance and service work, electronic troubleshooting and repair and perform in an institutional setting. Job DutiesEssential Job DutiesPerforms a variety of building repairs such as repairing or replacing baseboard molding, ceiling and floor tile, doors, locks and windows, patching leaking roofs and similar work.Performs a variety of rough and finish carpentry work including remodeling a variety of structures and construction of new casework.Hangs and/or repairs paneling, plasterboard and other drywall materials; tapes, spackles and sands drywall and prepares it for painting.Paints a variety of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures and furniture; prepares surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, washing and filling as necessary; applies paint or other protective coatings to surface being finished using brushes, rollers and/or spray painting equipment.Performs a variety of minor electrical repairs such as replacing or repairing broken fixtures, outlets or switches. Working under the supervision of a Certified 01, 06 or 07 Electrician, Installs new voltage lines from low voltage 24 volt to high 480 three phase volts.Analyzes and replaces video cameras and monitors a variety of intercom systems including telephones.Troubleshoots and repairs locks, sliders and bi-fold doors.Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures and systems including faucets, flushometers, sinks, toilets, urinals and water drain lines.Welds a variety of objects to include rails, tables and chairs, boiler plate, etc., Inspects, maintains and services heating, ventilating, HVAC units and other mechanical equipment which conditions the interior atmosphere; lubricates and services pumps, motors, drive belts and adjusts equipment as necessary; cleans and performs minor repairs on oil burners and boilers including controllers.Builds and installs concrete catch basins, retaining walls, walkways and other structures as directed; builds concrete forms and places reinforcing steel as required; mixes and pours concrete; trowels, sweep edges and finishes new concrete as necessary. Repairs holes in existing block and concrete structures using epoxies, patching cement and other fillers.Inspects, maintains and services gas and electrical appliances as found in a large, self-contained institutional kitchen; this includes, but is not limited to, ovens, grills, deep fryers, dishwasher, food carts, and basic refrigeration equipment and compressors.Ensures efficient use of power, safe disposal of hazardous material and recycling of reusable material.Enters data into computer for maintenance service requests, including task status and inventory control information.Other duties as assigned or required which may include any or all duties of Facilities Technicians I and II.Minimum QualificationsFour (4) years experience performing a variety of skilled building maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. A written and field test may be required.Additional InformationKnowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: all phases of standard building and grounds maintenance work; the tools, materials, methods and techniques associated with routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical maintenance work; mechanical and electrical locking and signaling systems and keyways; correctional facility security requirements; detention facility security requirements. perform skilled work in a number of building and construction trade areas; diagnose and troubleshoot routine electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems and perform needed repairs; use a variety of hand and power tools and test equipment skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions; learn how to operate and maintain maintenance equipment and newly installed devices as required by the position; Physical Effort The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Supervision Employees report to a Supervisor of the Facilities Maintenance. The work varies from routine building and grounds maintenance tasks to skilled trade tasks. Employees at this level are expected to be proficient in a number of different building and construction trade areas such as carpentry, electrical and electronic, plumbing work, and mechanical systems and frequently operate a variety of maintenance equipment and tools. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to insure timely completion and compliance with work orders, plans and specifications. Working Conditions The work is performed mostly indoors, but may require outdoor work in all types of weather at multiple sites including facilities that are open 24 hours, 7 days per week.