Facilities Technician 1

The City of Renton is seeking a motivated and hands-on Facilities Technician 1 to join our dedicated Public Works Department team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the buildings and facilities that serve our vibrant community.

In this dynamic position, you'll take on a variety of technical and physically engaging tasks, supporting the construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling of City buildings, facilities, and equipment. Each day brings something new-whether you're working independently or collaborating with a skilled team to keep City operations running smoothly.

You'll operate with general guidelines while applying your own sound judgment and problem-solving skills, making a meaningful impact through your work. This role is part of a progressive job series, offering valuable experience and growth potential as you build your career in public service.

Join us and contribute to Renton's vision, mission, and goals-helping create safe, functional, and welcoming spaces for the entire community.

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's 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 Systems (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.
• Frame, install, tape, finish and texture sheetrock, drywall and other wall construction materials; remodel office areas; remove, relocate and construct walls.
• Repair or replace heater pumps, motors, belts and filters in heating systems.
• Prepare surfaces for painting; mix, blend and apply paint to match or cover walls, ceilings, furniture, cabinets and other interior and exterior surfaces; perform touch-up painting; erect, rig and move scaffolding and platforms.
• Install, repair and maintain City locking systems and door hardware; re-key and re-combinate locks and build lock cores; repair door locking mechanisms; cut new and replacement keys and maintain related records of keys issued.
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery and hand and power tools including pipe cutter and threader, drain auger, hydraulic lift, electric diagnostic equipment, pickups, gauges, meters, saws, ARC welder and torches, power saws, nail gun and other carpentry tools.
• Request bids and proposals for work to be performed, monitor contractor work, and inspect completed work and work in progress to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Read, interpret, and apply applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

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.

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.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact ajamilova@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

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. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.