Job Description
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
You will have the unique opportunity to meet and provide services to County employees who work to support the citizens of Pierce County. You will be part of a team providing direct service for our internal customers, our fellow employees, who work within our buildings and facilities. In facilities trades, job satisfaction is high as you provide services directly to our customers, and you will see how your work directly improves the condition of our buildings for our tenants and visitors! You will also have a great opportunity to learn about building trades and facilities management by taking on varied tasks and assignments. You will have the opportunity to advance your career to journey-level, supervisory, and leadership positions.
This position involves performing a diverse range of tasks to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings and equipment. The role focuses on addressing routine maintenance needs across multiple County facilities.
Why It's a Great Department:
We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help each other, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.
We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.
How to be Successful in the Role:
Provide great customer service for our tenants and prioritize work orders while building your knowledge in facilities trades. Have a positive and enthusiastic work presence while working independently and while directly assisting experienced technicians and mechanics on various projects.
Your Future in this Role:
You will receive training and gain experience, including building trades knowledge, safety procedures, building orientation, computer applications, and much more, to help you become an experienced, well-rounded facilities professional.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Performs limited building maintenance duties to include emergency cleanup requirements, moving furniture, hanging bulletin boards, and replacing light bulbs, lamps and lenses.
- Assists building maintenance technicians and mechanics as needed with less technical aspects of projects.
- Performs minor repair jobs of a less technical and skilled level of ability.
- Performs routine cleanup work including the loading dock and trash compactor areas.
- Picks up and delivers items and equipment between departments to include office and computer equipment, office furniture, supplies, etc.
- Picks up and delivers parts for building maintenance technicians and mechanics as needed. Loads and unloads materials and supplies as required.
This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.
- Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- Six months or more of work experience in general facility maintenance field. Basic computer experience is desirable.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License is required.
- May be required to carry or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county-approved physical examination, may be required before appointment to the position.
To be considered for this opportunity, please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?