Facilities Technician

The City of Renton is looking for their next Facilities Technician 1 or 2 to join the Public Works Department. This position performs what the Manager describes as a "little bit of everything" around the city. From supporting events such as Clam Lights to maintaining the City's Water Park, recreation facilities and office space, the Facilities Technician must be proficient in a variety of building trades and want to use their skills to help keep our city running! If this interests you, please read below for a more detailed description of the functions of this job.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) plan enrollment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform semi-skilled to skilled construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of City buildings, facilities and equipment in a variety of trades including plumbing, electrical, locksmithing, carpentry, sheetrock, glazing and concrete work; assure buildings are maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes.
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and waste disposal systems including plastic, copper and galvanized piping; cut, thread and replace water pipes; install and maintain toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, decorative fountains, water heaters and new water lines.
• Perform adjustments and emergency repairs to plumbing equipment including fixing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, replacing washers, faucets and floats, soldering spouts and gutters, cleaning grease traps and flushing or unplugging sewer lines.
• Install, maintain and repair building structures, machinery and fixtures such as partitions, doors, cabinets, windows, electrical switches and fixtures.
• Under the guidance of the Electrical Technician install, troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles, fans, systems and other installations; install new wiring, plugs, lights, circuit breakers and panels; run conduit and pull wire; lubricate, adjust and repair electrical equipment.
• Install and replace window units, glass, and ceramic tile and perform other glazier duties; repair, replace and re-grout tile; construct forms and mix, pour and finish concrete; repair or apply new plaster and masonry surfaces.
• Refinish floors, furniture, cabinets and other wood items; install doors, wall paneling, wall partitions, ceilings and windows; construct and install cabinets and shelves; build walls and hang doors and paneling; install, inspect and repair roofing.

• Perform a variety of trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, locksmithing security systems, carpentry, sheetrock, and concrete work; assure buildings are maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes.

• Perform a variety of troubleshooting, analysis and repair of HVAC systems and equipment; assist HVAC Technicians with major system installations and repairs.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and waste disposal systems including plastic, copper and galvanized piping; cut; install and maintain toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, decorative fountains, water heaters and new water lines.
• Adjust and perform emergency repairs to plumbing equipment and systems including fixing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, replacing washers, faucets and floats, soldering spouts and gutters, cleaning grease traps and flushing or unplugging sewer lines.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems, security alarm systems, electronic locks and receptacles and lighting.
• Repair, replace, and re-grout tile; construct forms and mix, pour and finish concrete; repair or apply new plaster and masonry surfaces.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry construction and repair; refinish floors, furniture, cabinets and other wood items; install doors, install wall paneling, wall partitions, ceilings and windows; construct and install cabinets and shelves; build walls and hang doors and paneling; install, inspect and repair roofing.
• Frame, install, tape, finish and texture sheetrock, drywall, and other wall construction materials; remodel office areas; remove, relocate, and construct walls.

To view a complete job description for Facilities Technician 1, click here.

To view a complete job description for Facilities Technician 2, click here.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Coursework in electrical theory or building trades.
• Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and construction experience in a variety of the building trades.
• Or 4 years of relevant education and experience.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

• Coursework in electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems, or other building trades.
• Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and construction experience in a variety of the building trades.
• Or minimum 5 years of relevant education and experience
• Valid driver's license.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.

• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.

• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.

• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, good reflexes, eyesight, bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and City sponsored events as needed.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.