FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Description:

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER

Description

OVERVIEW

Kitsap County Facilities Maintenance is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Worker!
If you're looking to start your career with Facilities Maintenance, this could be the perfect position for you!

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER GENERAL OVERVIEW
Assist with construction and perform minor repairs on structures, facilities and equipment which may include, but is not limited to, routine plumbing, carpentry, drywall repairs and painting. Perform facility preparation, set-up and take-down of chairs, tables, and other furniture and equipment according to facility use schedules. Load, unload and move or assist in loading, unloading and moving supplies and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Six months of manual labor or maintenance experience OR
• 1 year of trade school in a program which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working in commercial or public buildings
• Trade or technical school training

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which will include fingerprinting.
• Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Driving Requirements
The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

• This position is categorized as: Category 1 : Driver operates County-owned vehicle, depending on assignment.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities
(Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Work is performed in and around County facilities throughout Kitsap County including the Kitsap County Corrections Center, Juvenile Detention Facility, Kitsap Recovery Center, and the Coroner's facility.

Positions in this class typically require:

• Walking, bending, stooping and twisting.
• Reaching above and/or below shoulders.
• Handling/grasping documents for equipment.
• Sitting and/or standing for short or extended periods of time.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person, on the telephone, or using other electronic media.
• Hearing audible signals, traffic, equipment, warnings.
• Vision sufficient to drive a vehicle during daylight and nighttime hours, read source materials, plans and drawings, to read computer and similar screens and see detail or color.
• Repetitive motions for computer/tool/equipment use.
• Requires exertion of force of 50 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and/or 5 pounds continuously to lift/carry/move objects, files/documents, and field equipment necessary to conduct inspections.
• May occasionally be exposed to physical hazards from obstacles, heavy equipment, construction materials, locations at, above or below grade, various airborne pollutants, chemicals, heavy metals, spray paints, loud noises, and domestic animals on construction sites.
• May require climbing steps and ladders, entry into attics and crawl spaces, traversing rough, slippery and / or uneven terrain on construction or other sites.
• Field inspections or evaluations may require extended periods of walking or standing, driving or riding in a passenger vehicle, keyboarding, looking up or down and handling small hand tools like flashlights and clipboards.
• Don and use head, hearing, foot, eye and fall protection (as needed).
• Personal Protection Experience is required.
• Ability to crawl, climb ladders or temporary scaffolding stoop, duck, kneel, twist, extend arms above head to accomplish required examinations; and, balance sufficient to traverse walkways, uneven or slippery surfaces, ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
• Exposed to potentially hazardous conditions at constructions sites.
• Employees in this department are considered 'essential employees' and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Performs a variety of routine activities in maintaining County buildings, such as clearing brush piles; picking up litter; performing basic maintenance tasks; and shoveling snow.
• Operates equipment and vehicles (involving operation of vehicles which do not require a commercial driver's license).
• Use hand and power tools requiring minimal technical skills.
• Performs operational checks and simple maintenance activities; reports needed repairs.
• Construct and perform repairs on structures and facilities which may include routine plumbing and carpentry, minor building projects and furniture refinishing.
• Perform maintenance of buildings, facilities and equipment; ensure cleanliness of work areas.
• Maintains various records including work performed, time spent, materials used and related information; enters and extracts data using automated systems; maintain manuals records as required.
• Performs grounds maintenance activities on County property.
• Participate as a member of a crew performing construction, maintenance and repair activities. Replace defective light bulbs. Paint and replace ceiling tiles as needed. Paint a variety of surfaces including but not limited to a building's interior and exterior surfaces.
• Haul trash and metal to disposal facilities and perform other duties requiring the operation of County vehicles.
• Performs cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing, and/or vacuuming.
• Perform facility preparation, set-up and break-down according to facility use schedules.
• Load, unload, and move or assist in loading, unloading, and moving supplies, equipment and furniture.
• Clean and maintain parking lots including painting stripes and directional signs.
• Install parking barriers and signposts.
• Provides assistance to public including responding to customer inquiries, explaining program rules and regulations, and assisting with maintenance of public safety.
• Employs any and all protective equipment necessary to perform tasks when working with chemicals or in the disposal of waste.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Applicants from this posting can be used to fill other vacant positions for up to 6 months.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Stand-by hours, which include evenings and weekends, are required on a rotating basis.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$25.23 - $32.28 Hourly