Facilities Worker I

City of Lynnwood; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lynnwood is seeking a Facilities Worker I to join the Public Works team. The role performs maintenance and repair work around City buildings under varying supervision, including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as custodial duties.

Requires 1 year of related experience in building construction or maintenance and a valid Washington State driver’s license with a passing background check.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and communicate status.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used in facilities maintenance.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, repair, and custodial tasks within City buildings.
• Assist in maintaining mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Inspect and repair fixtures and equipment; maintain logs of maintenance and repairs.
• Support operation of pool, spa, and related equipment; assist with HVAC maintenance.
• Assist with repairs and renovations of City facilities as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Hand tools proficiency

Valid WA Driver's License

Reading and writing English

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Job description

The City of Lynnwood is seeking a Facilities Worker I to join the Public Works team!

The Facilities Worker I performs maintenance and repair work within and around City buildings under general or close supervision depending on the work assignment. Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance and repair of facilities, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, and cleaning City facilities.

Includes, but is not limited to, such essential functions as listed below:

• Perform general maintenance, repair, and custodial duties within and around City buildings.
• Assist in maintaining mechanical systems in various City buildings.
• Inspect, maintain, and assist in the repair of building fixtures and equipment to ensure that they are safe and in proper working order. Maintain paper or electronic log of all maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the swimming pool and spa including mechanical filtration system, boiler, and related equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC and other mechanical building equipment as assigned.
• Assist with mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs and/or major renovations for City buildings as assigned.
• Perform pressure washing and roof cleaning duties.
• Facility set up and tear down/clean up before and after City meetings and events.
• Perform maintenance on door closers and door locks Citywide.
• Perform custodial duties in City buildings as needed.
• Communicate regularly throughout the day regarding work status with Leads and Supervisor.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Requires 1 (one) year of related experience in building construction or maintenance; basic knowledge of various hand and power tools; must possess a valid Washington State driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the City insurance company; must be able to pass a background check.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Job Location and Equipment Utilized:

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. Equipment utilized includes cleaning equipment, as well as other job specific equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment such as various hand and power tools, and lifts.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• General knowledge of cleaning compounds, disinfectants, chlorine, acids and other hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook.
• Ability to work weekends, varied shifts, and accept emergency call-outs.

Required Physical Traits:

• Ability to bend at waist, lift, crawl, climb, carry, push, and pull cleaning equipment, move furniture and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, reach overhead and climb ladders.
• Ability to read written and numerical materials.
• Ability to exchange information.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate equipment, manual and power tools.
• Ability to maneuver over rough, uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to occasionally work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to work at heights.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented; General Salary Ordinance (GSO)