Facilities Technician Iii

The salary for this position is $5,405 - $7,189 monthly.

Thurston County is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a Facilities Technician III position within the Facilities Services Division of the Central Services Department.

The Facilities Technician III is a senior level position, responsible for maintaining and repairing county buildings and equipment and ensuring work performed meets code requirements and County guidelines. We are looking for an experienced technician with hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing a variety of building systems such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, electronic controls, fire alarms, security systems, lighting, irrigation and related systems.

The preferred candidate will have experience acting in a lead capacity, meeting with customers, vendors and project managers, writing technical reports, evaluating code or other safety concerns, and reading blueprints or other building drawings.

• Identifying, troubleshooting, and diagnosing problems with building systems and components which may include boiler system, electrical, electro‑mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems/components, fire alarm, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and security systems.
• Setting and adjusting parameters within computer software systems which may control fire monitoring, DDC, or security systems.
• Performing and assigning preventive maintenance, periodic confidence testing, and repairs on major pieces of equipment as assigned through an electronic work order program.
• Performing activities as an electrician and an electronics or HVAC specialist and participating in meetings with vendors, customers, engineers, architects and customers estimating costs, evaluating code, safety and long and short‑term effects of the planned projects.
• Laying out, repairing, testing, installing and modifying HVAC, electrical and electronic components of building systems and equipment. Reading, sketching and interpreting complex circuitry and other blueprints and drawings.
• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs on major pieces of equipment, including diesel/generators, air compressors, air handler units, fans, pumps, rotary screw chillers, water heaters, heat recovery systems, heat exchangers, heat pumps, gas furnaces, and refrigeration equipment, assuring adherence to safety rules, regulations, procedures and precautions while involved in work tasks.

This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non‑business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.

• Hours of Operation:
  This position will work 4-10 hour days, either Monday – Thursday, or Tuesday through Friday.
• Work Environment:
  Work is performed in a variety of locations including high‑security areas such as detention facilities, on rooftops, and in confined spaces. Physical effort is required due to heavy lifting, potentially up to 75 pounds, as well as bending, stooping, crouching, reaching above shoulders, climbing ladders, and working from lifts. Long periods of standing may be necessary, and work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and temperatures.
  
  This position could be exposed to noisy machinery and alarms, dust, liquid, epoxy chemicals, smoke, noxious odors, fumes, and solvents.
• Travel Requirements:
  This position requires driving to county properties and various vendor locations.
• Customer Interactions:
  Daily interactions with Thurston County staff.

Central Services provides a wide range of internal services to county offices and departments including managing Facilities, Fleet (vehicles & equipment), Capital Projects, Records, and County Mail.

• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Innovation/Continuous Improvement – We make it safe to explore and pursue visionary, creative, and bold improvements.
• Teamwork/Collaboration – We are there for each other, and bring people together to inspire, guide, support, make decisions, and act.
• Integrity/Respect – We act with honesty, respect, and…