Utility Worker II - Special Duty Assignment presso King County, WA

About the Department

The Building Operations Section (BOS) in the Facilities Management Division (FMD), is looking for reliable and dependable candidates to join their Utility Worker team as a Utility Worker II in a Special Duty Assignment role. 

Special Duty Assignments are only available to active Career Service King County employees. This assignment is estimated to last up to 6 months, extending as needed.

The Utility Worker team is responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and equipment operation duties not associated with journey-level work in any skilled trade.
 
Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-hire contingencies, including:

• A thorough background and criminal history record check through the Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention.
• Provide a 5-year Washington State Complete Driver's Abstract.
• Reference checks.
• Pre-employment physical examination.

Who is Facilities Management Division – Building Operations?

Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.

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COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from a

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. 

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Position Duties

In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds and structures, including periodic preventive maintenance and inspection, and repairs resulting from vandalism and emergencies. Operate power tools including, but not limited to drills, miscellaneous saw types, jackhammer, roto-hammer, chain saws and pressure washers.
• Assist journey-level trade workers who perform carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. Maintain daily logs and complete work requests on assignments.
• Assist in construction, and/or remodel of simple County structures. Load and drive various types of trucks including dump and box trucks.
• Lift, carry, move office furniture and equipment using moving equipment as well as manually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• One year of demonstrated work experience performing physical tasks in a capacity related to this position.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of the basic use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to get along and work effectively with others.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of building craft and mechanical trades. Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Skill in using road maps.
• Ability to take direct orders, work assignment and communicate effectively with the supervisor. 

Other Qualifications

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

• Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License and the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner. 
• Driving is a regular job function of this position. Candidate's will be required to purchase and provide a five year Washington State Complete Driver's abstract from the Washington Department of Licensing.
• Final appointment is contingent upon acceptable driving history and successfully passing the fingerprint-based criminal history check, reference checks, and a pre-employment physical examination.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

• This exciting opportunity to join County government is open to active Career Service King County employees who meet the minimum qualifications requirement. 

• An official King County application form through our online applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) is required.

Subject matter experts assigned to thoroughly and carefully review all application materials will select the candidates to be contacted for participation in the selection procedures (customarily an oral panel interview and hands-on practical test).
  
 ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible. 
• Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday with a standard workweek of 40 hours. 
• The work schedule is typically Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. 
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 925.
• This position is designated as a First Responder which means this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or the restoration of order.

Please direct questions about this recruitment to Sarah McCauley at [email protected].

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

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