Plant Tech - Plumber/Carpenter/Operator

Internal Service Fund; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phenomenal benefits package

No state income tax (WA)

Robust retirement options (PERS, 401(k

457(b)

Job summary

Energy Northwest in Richland, WA is seeking a multi-skilled Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services Technician to perform operation, maintenance and repair across buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role covers HVAC, locksmithing, chemical handling, fire systems, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, automotive and heavy equipment operations.

This bargaining unit position offers a competitive hourly pay of $52.68, eligibility for ARC incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED and four years of applicable technical maintenance related to general commercial building maintenance and/or grounds care, industrial maintenance repairs and/or modifications or equivalent through a four-year apprenticeship.
• Or two years of related experience and an Associate's degree in a technical field or two-year trade school or equivalent such as military training.
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Experience in one or more areas: Plumber, Carpenter, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC technician, Locksmith, Chemical Operator, Fire Systems Operator, or Electrical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services logs.
• May be assigned to other plants or complexes up to 60 days.
• Perform other tasks including normal functions of Service Person I and II.
• Meet and maintain protected area unescorted access.
• Operate and inspect HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems as part of the role.
• Enter and progress through Energy Northwest Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services training program.
• Physically capable of manual work involving lifting, climbing, digging, and similar tasks.

Education

HS Diploma or GED + four years of technical maintenance experience or equivalent via four-year apprenticeship

Two years related experience + Associate's degree or two-year trade school or military training

Job description

Location

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs basic support work for Service Persons on complete operation, surveillance, major repair, and maintenance to buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Per engineering direction performs major project and system modifications to Energy Northwest office complexes, shops, warehouses, mobile buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment, both leased and owned; interfaces with engineering, management, and technical employees, and works independently. Functions within this position include: HVAC Technician, Locksmith, Chemical Operator, Fire Systems Operator, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Automotive Mechanic, and Heavy Equipment Operator.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Must maintain up-to-date Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services logs.
• May be temporarily assigned to another plant or complex outside of their normal geographic area for periods up to thirty days, or for the duration of an outage, not to exceed sixty days.
• Must perform other tasks as required including normal functions of Service Person I and II.
• Must meet and maintain protected area unescorted access.
• Must maintain valid Washington State driver's license. May be required to get and maintain a valid Washington State Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver's License with special endorsements for tanker, hazardous materials, and air brakes.
• Must enter and satisfactorily progress within Energy Northwest Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services training program as required.
• Physically capable of performing manual work consisting of repeated lifting, climbing, pulling, hand digging, etc.

Independently perform work in one or more of the following disciplines:

• HVAC Technician: Perform operation, maintenance and repair of all types/brands of HVAC equipment such as refrigeration units, drinking fountains, and HVAC systems from light residential to 300-ton sizes, air and water-cooled.
• Locksmith : Control and perform maintenance and repair of doors, locks, and windows.
• Chemical Operator: Perform roads, grounds, and building work requiring the use of pesticides, herbicides, paints, and other chemicals.
• Fire Systems Operator: Perform operation, maintenance, testing, and repair to various building fire protection systems.
• Electrician : Perform operation, maintenance, and repair to electrical distribution systems including substation (approximate size is 13.8 KV), interrupted power systems, diesel and electrical generators.
• Plumber : Perform maintenance and installation of plumbing fixtures, sewer and potable water systems.
• Carpenter : Performs repair and construction of walls, mud, tape, texture and paint including repair of cabinets.
• Automotive Mechanic: Diagnose and complete repairs of vehicles, heavy equipment and generators.
• Heavy Equipment Operator: Ability to operate heavy-duty equipment, including backhoe, road grader, loader, large trucks, boom truck, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires HS Diploma or GED and four years of applicable technical maintenance pertaining to general commercial building maintenance and/or grounds care, industrial building maintenance repairs and /or modifications or equivalent related experience achieved through successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program;

OR Two years of related experience and an Associate's degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university or two-year trade school or equivalent such as military training.

Must maintain valid state driver's license.

Requires experience in one or more of the following areas: Plumber, Carpenter, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC technician, Locksmith, Chemical Operator, Fire Systems Operator, or Electrical Technician.

PAY

This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:

$52.68

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.

BENEFITS

• Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package.
• Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.
• EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credi