Location: Seattle, WA
Company: King County
to perform as a working Crew Chief performing the basic maintenance and facility maintenance coordination duties along with other duties as assigned. This position will provide guidance and leadership to Utility Workers, Custodians, Gardeners and Painters in the West Section.
WHO MAY APPLY: T his position is open to all qualified candidates. First consideration will be given to S. E. I. U. Wastewater Local 925 employees. This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for any Career Service openings in the following six months. Work location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199 Work Schedule: The treatment plants are operated 24/7.
This position can be at 5-8 or a 4-10 schedule. Applicants must be available to work any assigned schedule. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
This full-time position works a 40-hour workweek. Union Representation: This position is represented by S. E. I. U. Wastewater Local 925. To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links: http: //www. kingcounty. gov/environment/wtd/About. aspx http: //www. kingcounty. gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision. aspx Job Duties Working with their immediate supervisor, plan, organize and schedule daily work activities of one or more crews; obtain prior
approval to change schedules and activities when necessary; ensure required materials and equipment are available to perform assigned work.
All work in this classification is performed as a " working lead" Incumbent must function effectively as an individual contributor and a team leader. Oversee the work performed by assigned crews or work units who repair and maintain a variety of facilities in WTD in plant and off-site; ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; resolve minor performance and behavior problems occurring in the field; refer more serious issues to Supervisor for appropriate action.
Investigate, resolve and/or recommend a resolution of citizen complaints; refer complex and sensitive issues to Supervisor. Prepare job estimates for review/approval of Supervisor. Respond to emergencies such as floods, snow and ice storms, etc. Coordinate with agencies in Washington State, King County and city on timing and location of maintenance or repair work. Identify and recommend training for crew members and self. Provide written input to supervisor on employee performance evaluations. Monitor job site safety, identifying safety hazards and unsafe practices; correct problems or recommend corrective action when problems are identified.
Prepare and maintain records and reports to ensure that the work is accomplished efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. Coordinate ice and snow removal activities of an assigned facility. Participate in the development of an ice and snow plan for a given site and manage necessary supplies, equipment, and materials related to ice and snow removal. Monitor the use of related tools, equipment and machinery; coordinate routine and preventative maintenance. Order supplies and maintain inventories of buildings, grounds and landscape-related materials, services, equipment, and machinery for landscape projects Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Minimum Requirements: Knowledge equivalent to or three (3) years' journey-level experience in Facility; Maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment plant; Knowledge of building, crafts, and mechanical trades; Knowledge of King County, Washington State and federal laws and regulations pertaining to wastewater treatment Knowledge of workload planning principles; Knowledge of job/project estimating principles and techniques Skill in communications (oral and written); Ability to maintain confidentiality Knowledge of safety procedures; Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and supervisory skills Skill in reading blueprints and schematic drawings; Skill in computers, Mainsaver and Work Order processing; Skill in Project development A valid unencumbered Washington State Driver's License Required Licenses or Certifications Washington State Driver's License Additional licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
Highly Desired: Forklift certification, Flagging and Traffic control certifications, Commercial Driver's License class A endorsement, with Tanker, Pesticide Spray License Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position. King County application Responses to supplemental questions For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Angelia Remolana - Human Resource Analyst, Supplemental Information 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, interaction (including gender identity, interactionual 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.
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