Maintenance Worker II - Facilities

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker II – Facilities performs skilled and technically complex maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of City buildings, equipment, and facility systems. The position is responsible for independently diagnosing equipment and mechanical system issues and coordinating repairs and services with vendors and contractors as needed.

This full-time position is represented by a collective bargaining unit. Typical hours are Thursdays through Mondays, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform work assignments involving the repair and maintenance of all building structures and equipment, including, but not limited to, an Aquatic based Recreational Facility.
• Perform repair and maintenance to pool and spa equipment, sauna, cardio room, sport courts, dance studio, meeting rooms, locker rooms and administrative offices.
• Perform maintenance and repair of all facility plumbing equipment, including all fixtures, temperature mixing valves, drains and any associated piping or hardware.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC Control equipment (pneumatic and low voltage), including DDC and computer control. Recommend and implement changes and improvements to existing HVAC systems.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all facility mechanical systems, including a hot water boiler, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, commercial fans and blowers, pumps, motors (single and three phase), commercial heating equipment and fixtures, radiant heating systems, heat exchangers, water treatment and chemical feed systems.
• Research and identify parts, materials, equipment, and potential services needed to complete service requests.
• Respond to trouble calls, customer complaints, equipment failures and work requests.
• Assist the Facilities Supervisor with scoping work necessary for building repair and modification and for the repair and maintenance of unique or specialty items.
• Assist the Facilities Supervisor in onboarding and maintaining asset, work order, and preventative maintenance programs within the City’s Asset Management Software System.
• Perform various technical trade work as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties, essential functions and qualifications contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions, the level of knowledge, and scope of the responsibility typically required of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of commercial, industrial, and or public facilities and building systems.

Experience maintaining and operating aquatic or water treatment facilities that utilize chemical treatment and feed systems.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to attain at time of appointment) and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Obtain within 6 months of hire, a Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certificate and CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Knowledge of:

• Use of variety of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Aquatic, pool, and spa maintenance techniques or similar systems used in water treatment facilities and systems.

Advanced Knowledge in One or More of the Following:

• Electrical, lighting, HVAC, and mechanical maintenance techniques.
• Plumbing, and drainage maintenance techniques and design.
• Carpentry, painting, and janitorial techniques.

Ability to:

• Learn new principles, practices and methods as new information becomes available.
• Utilize PC-based software, including but not limited to, Windows operating systems, spreadsheets, databases and other software to produce plans and reports.
• Understand and communicate technical data.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in person via radio and telephone, and across distances.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship in a team environment with supervisors and staff.
• Be aware of changing surroundings.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate records and report on items that need attention.
• Accept responsibility for the health and welfare of the community by performing the responsibilities of the job in a manner that will provide efficient service to the public.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and learn operations and procedures.
• Move across uneven terrain and maintain a safe environment for yourself and co-workers.
• Carry out required assignments.
• Operate/drive standard size pickups, service van and/or sedans with standard shifts outfitted with job tools to various job sites throughout the community throughout the work day.
• Kneel, stoop, bend, climb ladders, reach, push/pull grip, sit, stand, walk, crouch, crawl, twist, lift, throw materials, hear.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift and move objects a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work independently, maintaining a detail oriented and highly productive workflow.
• Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance and repair of physical plant mechanical systems, including heating and ventilation systems, pneumatic controls, electrical controls, boilers, pumps and piping systems, motors and motor controls.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applied mathematics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of typical construction methods and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of building, electrical and plumbing codes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of products, materials, equipment and tools related to the industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of swimming pool operation and water sanitation methods, including the disinfecting of swimming pool facilities, water chemistry, filtering and backwashing.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Demonstrate skills in mechanical operations.

Possess and Demonstrate Skill in:

• Interactions with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders including coworkers, contractors, and members of the public who utilize our city facilities.
• The environment is sometimes stressful, working under tight deadlines, with distractions and interruptions, and requires the ability to shift priorities rapidly.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision by the Facilities Supervisor.

SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED:

Will be expected to provide leadership and guidance in the field to Maintenance Worker I positions while undertaking day-to-day operations and executing service requests.

COMPENSATION:

Hourly salary range $34.66–$42.60.

The full pay range for this position is posted for transparency purposes. New hire’s compensation is placed between the start and midpoint of the range, based on qualifications, skills and experience. This approach ensures internal equity, as well as room for growth and progression within the pay band over time.

BENEFITS:

• Twelve (12) days of annual paid vacation. This accrual increases over time.
• Twelve (12) days of annual sick leave accrual.
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year, including two (2) personal or “floating” holidays.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision and employee group life insurance (three times annual salary up to $250,000). The City pays 90% of any insurance premium for dependents. Medical/dental/vision coverage begins the 1st day of the month after start date.
• Participation in a Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT) plan (in lieu of federal Social Security, see description below)
• Participation in the State of Washington PERS retirement system.
• The opportunity to participate in a Section 125 “Flex” plan.
• The opportunity to participate in two Section 457 Deferred Compensation programs.

MEBT Notice: The city does not participate in Social Security. Instead, employees are enrolled in the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT) program. MEBT is an IRS Section 401(a) defined contribution savings program into which employees make before-tax contributions at the same rate as if they were in Social Security (a rate of 6.2% of gross earnings). The city will match the employee contribution at a rate of 80% (or 4.96% of gross salary) just as if enrolled in Social Security. One advantage of this program is employees are able to invest these funds in a variety of investments, which may offer a higher return than Social Security. On the other hand, the MEBT program is subject to an employee-vesting schedule of 20% per year for each of the first five years of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Examples of physical requirements:

• Fieldwork consists of working in extreme weather conditions including ice, snow, rain, and sun, heat, humidity, small spaces, heights.
• Employees are exposed to vibrations, loud noises, offensive smells, dust, dirt, mud, and water.
• Moderate exposure chemical irritants produced by solvents, chemicals used to operate pool and aquatic facilities, clean restrooms and graffiti, fertilizers, herbicides, etc.

HOW TO APPLY:

Position open until filled. Apply online at www.cityofmlt.com/Jobs. Offline/paper application or more information can be requested at [email protected] or 425-744-6225. Due to high volume of applications we receive, only those closely matching the qualifications will be contacted for further consideration. Please note, incomplete submissions may not be considered.

The City reserves the right to review applications and may select a finalist for the position at any time; therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Mountlake Terrace is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and community.

Pay: $34.66 - $42.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person