Facilities Technician Ii

Salary

The salary for this position is $4,902 - $6,521 monthly.

Thurston County Central Services is recruiting for two Facilities Technician II’s to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Facilities Services Team. The successful candidate will provide 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 specialized training and experience in at least one functional area and will have experience meeting with customers, vendors, writing technical reports, evaluating code or other safety concerns, and reading blueprints or other building drawings.

• Identifying, troubleshooting, testing, and diagnosing problems with building systems and components.
• Setting and adjusting parameters within computer software systems which may control fire monitoring, DDC, or security systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance, periodic confidence testing, and repairs on major pieces of equipment as assigned through an electronic work order program.
• May direct the work of individuals and crews performing a variety of facilities projects and participating as a working crew member for more significant projects.

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 such as staying at work during power outages.

• Work Environment:
  • Work is typically performed in a variety of locations including high‑security areas such as detention facilities, on rooftops, and in confined areas.
  • Work requires use of equipment including hand and power tools, ladders, and lifts.
  • Technicians regularly lift 75 pounds and are required to bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull and reach above shoulders in the performance of duties.
  • This position could be exposed to noisy machinery and alarms, dust, liquid, epoxy chemicals, smoke, noxious odors, fumes and solvents.
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; or Tuesday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with an hour lunch break.
• Travel Requirements: Daily driving to county properties and various vendor locations.
• Customer Interaction: Daily interactions via phone or in‑person with Thurston County staff and vendors.

• Work‑Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave: Full‑time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out‑of‑pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre‑tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full‑time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.

• High school diploma or GED. Completion of vocational training program(s) in a building maintenance field is preferred and may be substituted for one year of work experience.
• Three years experience in building equipment/systems maintenance and operation…