Facilities Technician Lead Job Everett area,Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: FACILITIES TECHNICIAN LEAD

Detention Lead Maintenance Technician

Snohomish County Facilities is seeking a dedicated and skilled Detention Lead Maintenance Technician to work alongside our Detention Supervisor. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are properly maintained to meet the needs of our secure, 24/7 fast-paced Corrections Buildings. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, creative problem-solving abilities, advanced troubleshooting techniques and leadership skills to guide the maintenance team while upholding high standards of safety, communication, and professionalism.

This position will assist the Supervisor to ensure the day to day maintenance tasks and requests are performed effectively and efficiently.

Under direction, to lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintenance, repair and construction of County properties that may include detention facilities that operate on a 24 hour basis.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Assists the Facilities Supervisor and/or Manager for the purpose of scheduling, establishing priorities, troubleshooting building system (security, fire, HVAC, mechanical and/or electrical) problems, assigning tasks, coordinating work orders and projects and/or monitoring the work of other personnel and contractors.

Ensures that technicians and contractors are aware of and in compliance with county conduct policy, established safety practices; conducts preliminary investigations of on-the-job accidents and injuries; identifies the need and arranges for safety training and/or personal protective equipment to reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries.

Trains employees in work methods and procedures, sets standards, and monitors employees' performance on work orders, providing input to management staff for performance evaluations; makes recommendations to supervisor regarding employees' skills and required training; assists with technical on-the-job skills and soft-skill training and mentoring of assigned staff.

Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies required for assigned maintenance projects; estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.

Serves as a lead worker over subordinate employees and contractors performing building systems and equipment maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, painting and electrical, electronic security, and (if assigned) grounds maintenance work; makes daily work assignments and instructs subordinates as necessary; inspects work in progress upon completion to ensure compliance with work orders, plans, specifications and standards; analyzes and resolves technical problems encountered in the work;

enforces safety rules and regulations. Has a full understanding of assigned contractors' scope of work, terms and schedules.

Investigates complaints and requests for general building maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, painting, electrical, electronic security, and grounds maintenance work; conducts site inspections and determines the extent of needed maintenance or repair work; prepares estimates of material, equipment and labor requirements for necessary maintenance and repair work.

Responds and assigns appropriate technicians and contractors to respond to emergency response events such as health, safety, fire, and/or flood events. Acts as emergency response facility coordinator as needed following Continuity of Operations (COOP) protocol.

Maintains daily work records and employee time cards; prepares required written reports.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Performs duties of other skilled maintenance staff as may be required in area(s) of expertise for the purpose of completing work orders in the repair, maintenance and improvement of county facilities.

Performs related duties as…