Facilities Maintenance Laborer

Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Laborer is a semi-skilled position involved in providing maintenance support by assisting journey level Specialists in the areas of electrical, electronic, carpentry, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), painting, plumbing and locksmithing. Incumbents support general custodial contractors within all County buildings, emergency clean up both inside and outside of all county buildings, and ensure fire extinguishers are properly maintained. The incumbent must use a variety of tools and equipment, as well as the use of a variety of forms of transportation, such as pick-up trucks, vans, flatbed trucks, forklifts, and gators.

CLASSIFICATION DISTINCTIONS

This is the entry level position in the Facilities Maintenance job family. Incumbents work with specific instructions and general supervision following standard procedures. Generally, the work is performed individually or as a part of a crew, or team, involved in a project. The Facilities Maintenance Laborer may receive task guidance from a Specialist within the project trade area; overall supervision will be given by the Project Coordinator and the Facilities Management Manager.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• One year of general experience in building maintenance, construction, or trade labor.

• Preferred understanding of carpentry, electrical, or building maintenance

• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license with evidence of a safe driving record

• Experience interacting with the general public.

• Ability to pass Sheriff's background clearance and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) prior to employment as required for work performed in the Jail facility.

• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Knowledge of....use of tools and materials used in the custodial work and in commercial building maintenance and repair; mechanical systems, such as fire suppression systems,; safety and accident prevention practices; basic recordkeeping and reporting methods.

Ability to.... assist with routine repairs on mechanical, electrical systems, and carpentry; use and maintenance of shop equipment and tools; read, write and perform basic math; demonstrate sufficient strength, agility and dexterity to perform the work of the position; communicate effectively with others encountered in the course of the work.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

 

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

 

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

 

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be December 18th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Examples of Duties

KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

• Coordinates with and oversees contracted janitorial service throughout the County buildings, or provides the service when contractors are not available;

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at the work site.

• Responds to calls for immediate repair of County buildings, which may include repairing beds, bunks, windows, screens, desks, tables, doors, and removing graffiti, boarding up broken windows, doors, etc.

• Responds to requests from journey-level specialists for support and assistance on major repairs and projects.

• Performs related maintenance support tasks as requested and as necessary.

• Maintain county fire extinguisher program.

• Trash and recycling removal and disposal from County buildings and project sites.  May include transport and disposal of hazardous materials, including paint, caustic chemicals, and construction debris.

• Surplus moves, which would include office furniture and supplies.

• Bio cleanups, removal and transportation on all County buildings and property.  Trash removal of all County buildings and property. Which may include removal of transient camps, trash, and waste products, any of which may be considered infectious waste.

• Event setups and coordination (e.g. Hearing meetings, event tent and table setups for outdoor events). Coordinate with individual’s requesting assistance for events.

• Pest control not covered by contractors at all County buildings and property.

• General exterior/ interior building maintenance, which could include graffiti removal, small outdoor damage to buildings, litter pick up, painting or assisting with parking lots, pressure washing and grounds clean up. Assist Fire Marshal with building inspections.

• Material handling and equipment repair on pressure washers, fire extinguisher refilling, air hoses and other small equipment as needed.

• Snow and Ice removal from sidewalks and building entries

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Grade

Local 48.5A

Salary Range

$32.59 - $32.59- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Rori Jones

Email:

Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.