Facilities Technician

Salary: $4,446.00 - $5,914.00 per month.

Thurston County Central Services is recruiting for a Facilities Technician I to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Facility Services team. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of skilled tasks related to the maintenance of county buildings and equipment. Areas of responsibility may include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), generators, carpentry, building component systems, locksmithing, and other related work in the maintenance and repair of commercial buildings.

• Performing carpentry work for remodeling and installation of fixtures. Reviewing and utilizing blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Working with electrical circuitry to repair, troubleshoot, and install 120, 208, 277, and 480‑volt circuits.
• Performing routine battery testing and replacement for building automation computers, fire alarm panels, UPS systems, and generators.
• Identifying facilities/equipment problems and recommending solutions.
• Routine and preventive maintenance on building systems (HVAC, lighting, emergency systems, security, alarms, electrical, and electronic locking devices).
• Maintaining detailed logs; entering data into maintenance management information system.
• Assisting contractors and vendors as assigned; may oversee the work of volunteers, inmates, or other workers.
• Selecting and purchasing supplies, recommending tools and equipment, and maintaining proper inventory control and accurate records.
• May perform landscaping duties and repairs to irrigation systems.

• Work Environment
  • Work is typically performed in different locations around the county and can include high‑security areas such as detention facilities and on building rooftops.
  • Routinely use a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, ladders, and work in confined areas.
  • Regularly lift 75 pounds and are required to bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, and reach above the shoulders in the performance of duties.
  • Long periods of standing may be necessary, and work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and temperatures.
  • Position is 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., 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.

• High School Diploma or GED. Completion of vocational training program(s) in a building maintenance field is preferred.
• Two years of experience performing a wide variety of tasks in building maintenance operations.
• Current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
• Must pass background security check.

• Proficient in data entry and use of software including email, maintenance management information systems, and online timekeeping.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact:
Jason Ashe, Facilities Services Manager, (360) 867‑2943

• Represented by a Union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Contingent upon passing a security background investigation.
• Requires on‑call responsibilities and is considered essential personnel.

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• Work‑Life Balance
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  We commit to ensuring staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future
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  As a member of the team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, and comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave
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  Full‑time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program
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  Employees are encouraged to attend county paid training to help them…