Facilities Operations Specialist

Facilities Operations Specialist

The Public Works Department is seeking to fill a Facilities Operations Specialist with journeyperson level experience in HVAC systems. The individual selected for this position will participate in a full range of duties related to the maintenance of City facilities (flooring, drywall, carpentry, etc.) with a focus on HVAC work. The hours for this position are normally Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.. This position is represented by the AFSCME Local 307-CC bargaining unit and is eligible for a full benefits package.

Minimum qualifications:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in facility maintenance, construction or trades as related to facilities or a related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in facility maintenance or construction, with an emphasis on HVAC, in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Experience and training equivalent at the amounts required for a Journeyperson or Washington State license in HVAC.
• Possession of First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial driver's license desirable.
• Possession of a valid flagging card or ability to obtain within six months.
• Certificates issued by the state to operate as an HVAC specialist at a journeyperson level.

In addition to the job description requirements, the preferred candidate will possess a positive attitude, ability to take initiative, excellent customer service skills, good verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated organizational and decision-making skills and flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed. All application materials must be attached when the application is submitted.