Facilities Maintenance Constructor

The Building Operations Section in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking skilled Facilities Maintenance Constructor to join our team. This position is responsible for safely performing a variety of skilled work involving building maintenance and repair. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill one vacant position and to create a list of competitive candidates to fill a variety of future positions including term-limited temporary and special duty opportunities. This role will perform work at Clark Children’s Family Justice Center in Seattle.
  
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• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance functions and service checks on facilities, buildings and equipment, and respond to a wide variety of requests from tenants. Inspect, modify, repair, and test plumbing and piping systems.

•  Repair and replace broken pipes, fixtures, faucets, sinks, toilets, fountains and valves.
• Perform framing, siding, roofing; apply and finish sheetrock; install insulation, windows and doors.
• Build and maintain doors, window and related hardware including lock mechanisms, closures, keying systems (electronic and mechanical) and re-glazing.
• Prepare a variety of surfaces and apply paint or protective coatings to both interiors and exteriors of buildings, facilities and amenities, equipment and furnishings.
• Operate, clean and maintain various equipment related to the application of paint or protective coatings. Install, relocate and modify equipment and system assemblies; install, attach or brace appurtenances to building walls, ceilings and floors.
• Install, maintain, repair and modify environmental drainage systems and components. Perform minor HVAC maintenance.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades, divisions and outside agencies or contractors. Perform general custodial duties such as cleaning, mopping and vacuuming as needed.
• Perform various grounds-keeping duties, such as watering, spreading mulch, debris and garbage clean-up and removal as needed.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have two years of demonstrated work experience performing plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical maintenance.
• Possess past professional experience and thorough knowledge in safe use and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and means of compliance related to plumbing, electrical, construction, and building systems, including standard construction practices, principles, and methods.
• Have the ability working at heights from ladders, scaffolding and aerial lifts.
• Performs assigned work in accordance with instructions from Leads and Supervisors.
• Reviews and completes work orders effectively.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Trade experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting HVAC maintenance.
• Repair, modify and perform preventive maintenance on fire sprinkler systems.
• Respond to emergency alarms and trouble calls related to fire sprinkler systems; identify, repair or replace malfunctioning components.

This recruitment will be used to fill one active Facilities Maintenance Constructor (FMC) vacancy and may be used to create an eligibility list for future Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignments (SDA) vacancies within the same classification.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
An updated and thoroughly complete King County application is required. Applications that reference "see resume" or do not include complete employment history may not be considered.
Subject matter experts assigned to thoroughly and carefully review all application materials will select the candidates to be contacted for participation in the selection procedures (customarily an oral panel interview and hands-on practical test).

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
• Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a fingerprint-based criminal history check, reference checks, and a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must have the ability to perform physical demanding tasks including, bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 50 lbs) and twisting on a regular basis.
• This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.  
• The standard workweek is 40 hours. 
• This position is represented by the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Local 2084.
• This position has been designated as a FIRST RESPONDER; this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.

 
For any questions regarding this opportunity, call reach out to Monica Alfonzo at [email protected].

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Monica Alfonzo at [email protected] 

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