General Maintenance Worker

Title:

General Maintenance Worker

Location:

Seattle, Washington

Shift: Swing ShiftFLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt - Hourly (SCA)
Employment Class:
Full Time RegularSCA Hourly Rate:$33.00-$37.00 DOE + $5.09 H&W, $.75 Swing shift differential

Position Summary

This position provides overall facilities maintenance support for complex facilities having office, laboratory, computer, warehouse, and other special purpose spaces; helping with preventive maintenance and general repairs on building operating systems (e.g., Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC); electrical; plumbing; other mechanical; and lighting). The position may also require general carpentry, repair of facility structures or other duties as assigned.

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspection of building operating systems to ensure proper operation. Systems covered include heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC); electrical distribution; lighting; plumbing; laboratory support; heat source boilers; and other mechanical systems.
• Corrects deficiencies discovered because of preventive maintenance, inspections or deficiencies that occur during the course of normal operations.
• Preventive maintenance and inspection work is conducted per appropriate maintenance manuals and technical service bulletins.
• Develops and utilizes preventive maintenance schedule for all building systems.
• Maintains up-to-date inspection and maintenance logs.
• Performs a variety of multi-skilled trades to address facilities maintenance needs. Tasks covered include actions such as (but not limited to): light fixture replacement; window replacement; office reconditioning (e.g., flooring replacement, plumbing & electrical wiring repair and/or replacement, wall surface repairs and painting), bookshelf installation; and furniture repairs.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identify resource needs and reviews needs with appropriate management staff.
• Makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing facility maintenance standards, policies, and procedures and participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures.
• Monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment; order supplies and tools as requested.
• Perform all work in conformance to applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations
• Maintains open communication for repairs and improvements facility maintenance processes.
• Performs other facility maintenance, repair, and inspection services as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance, repair, and construction program
• Materials, methods, terminology, equipment, and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.
• Have a basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions and a working knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management
• Knowledge of and ability to use tools of office automation, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data bases and buildings management software.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules
• Ability to read, understand, and apply facility maintenance manuals and technical bulletins, construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diversified group of people under sometimes trying and stressful conditions.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Ability to use common hand tools and other related equipment.
• Ability to analyze,…