Journeyman Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Yakima County; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Yakima County is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Specialist to service and repair HVAC systems, electrical components and building controls across county facilities.

The role covers diagnosing energy use, programming DDC controls, and coordinating with vendors on maintenance projects; requires a journey level license and state certification. The position is in the Facilities department and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 5 years’ experience in building maintenance, incl. HVAC or electrical repair.
• Requires 06A HVAC/R Specialty Electrical License and EPA 608/609 refrigerant certification OR Washington State Journeyman Electrician license.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal history background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, tests, modifies and installs HVAC components and systems; reads HVAC blueprints.
• Monitors HVAC performance and energy use; maintains control systems and sequencing.
• Programs DDC computers; creates DDC floor plates and network graphics.
• Produces trend logs to diagnose HVAC problems and suggests maintenance.
• Plans and implements maintenance projects; meets with vendors and estimates costs.
• Trains staff in HVAC service tasks such as lubrication of components.
• Maintains electrical systems in buildings; installs and repairs wiring, switches and panels.

Skills

HVAC systems

DDC programming

Electrical theory

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DDC software

Job description

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Facilities Maintenance Specialist-J23-U10-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Pay Range: $32.25 - $40.91 per hour (AFSCME 87 Pay Plan, C41, Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $32.25 - $34.23 per hour (AFSCME 87 Pay Plan, C41, Step 1-4) Job Closing Date: October 28th, 2026 with weekly reviews starting October 5, 2026. Note: If a candidate is found job posting may close before the October 28, 2026 closing date. There is one Journeyman Facilities Maintenance Specialist opening with the Yakima County Facilities department. This position performs skilled activities involving application of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC), Direct Digital Control (DDC) and electrical principals and theories while diagnosing and troubleshooting systems and equipment problems. Monitors, services, inspects and repairs HVAC systems and performs various other skilled maintenance and repair activities in County facilities. Performs various technical activities related to maintenance and repair of County facilities.

Benefits included in position:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is a AFSCME 87 Bargaining Unit position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities: Essential Duties:

1. Repairs, tests, modifies and installs HVAC components, parts, equipment and systems such as electric and gas fired boilers, screw and reciprocating chillers, package and split duplex heating box (DX) units, variable air volume boxes, room temperature air velocity, cubic feet per minute and outside air sensors, global controllers and base units. Reads, sketches and interprets HVAC blueprints and drawings.
2. Monitors HVAC performance and energy consumption utilizing digital sensors; maintains control systems that include electrical, electronic and pneumatic sensors and actuators; adjusts heat and air conditioning in buildings to ensure maximum effectiveness and energy savings by sequencing individual chiller operation; schedules the order in which motors start and stop; determines temperature set points; and repairs relays, timers, meters and switches with local or remote computer control.
3. Programs DDC computers, creates DDC floor plates and graphics and administers the Ethernet computer network connecting the energy controller to the general controllers in various buildings. Diagnoses potential problems or improvement; repairs air balancing, space use and other studies; communicates diagnostic and design information to the vendors for translation to computer code as a change to the Alterton energy management product; and tests design changes.
4. Produces trend log programs to identify, diagnose and record HVAC problems; identifies intake air quality problems and maintains equipment to applicable codes. Establishing inspection schedules and prepares maintenance recommendations.
5. As a HVAC specialist, performs activities related to planning and implementing maintenance and repair projects such as: meeting with vendors; estimating costs; representing the department at meetings with stakeholders; evaluating code, safety or other implications and long and short term affects of the planned project.
6. Participates in and provides information and on the job training to other staff members in HVAC service activities such as lubrication of compressors, motors and moving parts.
7. Performs activities related to monitoring, servicing and repairing various electrical systems/units/components in County buildings by installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing interior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, buzzer and bell circuits, power circuits; by assembling, installing, testing and repairing control devices; by tracing out short circuits in wiring and electrical circuits; by determining capacity; performing load calculations; writing plan reviews; and performing inspections of electric systems and equipment.
8. Performs skilled construction, plumbing, and other maintenance activities in County buildings.
9. Performs basic maintenance and repair activities related to construction, plumbing and other maintenance needs in County buildings.
10. Other duties required.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED AND 5 years’ experience in building maintenance including two years’ experience working in HVAC or electrical repair at the journey level OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Required:

06A HVAC/R Specialty Electrical License and EPA 608, 609 Refrigerant Certification OR 01 Washington State Journeyman Electrician License Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested. Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal history background and driving record check and general employment verification.

Preferred:

• 06A HVAC/R Specialty Electrical License and EPA 608, 609 Refrigerant Certification AND 01 Washington State Journeyman Electrician License

Equipment Used:

• Computer, automobile, all building and carpentry maintenance shop hand and power tools, multimeter, amp. prob., toners, bolometer, monometers, magnahelic, pitot tubes, pneumatic test equipment; voltmeter, thermometers, pressure gauges, electric wirefeed, welder, power snake for drains, pumps, circuit finders, electric generator, control panels and other common equipment to building maintenance.

Working Conditions:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to or in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed out in the field.
• Environmental Demands: excessive noise, extreme temperatures.
• Physical Demands: handling, reaching, standing, crawling, crouching, knelling, hearing, talking, visual acuity.
• Intellectual demands: Ability to multitask, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Knowledge: Facilities engineering theory and practices, Equipment testing methods, Institutional building equipment control devices; Safety precautions related to hazardous materials; Basic federal, state and local codes and regulations, Mathematics sufficient to calculate layouts, costs and other information, and Customer service techniques.
• Skills (and abilities): Use of computer and applicable software and basic office equipment, Reading and interpreting plans, schematics and diagrams sufficient to serve as a project lead; Operating and maintaining HVAC, electrical and other maintenance equipment and systems; Performing routine plumbing, carpentry, and construction repairs; Maintaining data storage and retrieval, Preparing and analyzing reports, schematics and other information; Interpreting, communicating and evaluating energy saving procedures, Troubleshooting, diagnosing and identifying resolution alternatives to complex maintenance building maintenance problems, Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships and Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

Pay Transparency / Non-Discrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information. Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information. Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer.

Immigration & E-Verify

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer. THIS IS FOR PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A RECALL DATE

About Yakima County

Yakima County is one of the largest employers with over 1,000 employees providing services in all areas of law and justice, corrections, administration, public services and social services. Work locations are throughout the Valley and vary based on department. Check out the County’s website at www.yakimacounty.us for more information. Yakima County Benefits Snapshot: Eligibility for benefits are dependent upon Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and if your position type is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS) 457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) Paid Vacation, Ten Paid Holidays and Sick Leave Click here for a full list of benefits with Yakima County Located in Central Washington, Yakima County is large (4,200 square miles) and diverse. Residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year and four distinct seasons. Yakima County is ranked first in the state in agricultural production, and is one of the top five areas in the nation in production of specialty crops. Irrigated farmlands and rolling foothills provide a backdrop to the nearby Cascade Mountains. Around 70 percent of the County’s 226,000 residents live in its 14 cities, towns and urban growth areas. The unique blend of rural and urban lifestyle choices offers a quality of living unsurpassed in the Northwest. Learn more at www.visityakima.com