Job Description:

Do you like variety in your job? Are you experienced in building maintenance or industrial mechanical work? Consider this opportunity as a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I!     In this role you will maintain Snohomish County Solid Waste facilities and grounds.  As a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I, you will work on a variety of duties including:   * Repairing and servicing a variety of Solid Waste gas, water, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment and systems * Performing routine manual labor tasks * Fabricating and repairing metal structures by welding  * Operating a variety of light and heavy equipment Our Maintenance Technicians will work Monday - Thursday 3:00 pm to 1:00 am (after one (1) year, there may be an opportunity to switch to the day shift if there is an available shift). The shift is filled by bargaining unit seniority. After two (2) years, there is an opportunity for promotion to Maintenance Tech II after obtaining a Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certified welder rating. You will work at our modern Solid Waste facilities and will be provided with top-of-the-line tools, a cell phone and protective wear. To be qualified for this position you will need one (1) year of experience operating a variety of equipment or hand/power tools in building maintenance or industrial mechanical work AND six (6) months experience or familiarity with steel welding and cutting.  Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment. SELECTION PROCESS OVERVIEW  All correspondence to the applicant is by email. * Complete and submit an on-line application. * Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent instructions by email to self-schedule an in-person written exam.  * Applicants who pass the written exam will be invited to an in-person interview.   * Applicants who pass the interview will be notified to self-schedule a hands-on proficiency test in general mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and steel cutting and welding knowledge. * Reference checks will be conducted on the top scoring applicants and will take place after the interviews have been completed.  Please provide three (3) current professional references on your application. * A conditional job offer is made contingent upon:  * Satisfactory results of a post-offer of a medical examination, Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and drug & alcohol screening, * Criminal background check * Job offer made to selected candidate.   Benefits Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth. We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your total compensation Package. Our benefits include:      * Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  * Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant. * Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month. * Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing two weeks of vacation a year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County. * Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually. * Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more. * Deferred Compensation. If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary. * Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.  * Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.   * Flexible work schedules for some positions. * Professional training and development.  About the Solid Waste Division The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on: * Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County * Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling * Handling household hazardous waste * Providing garbage and recycling facilities for County residents * Transferring garbage to the landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items To learn more about the Solid Waste Division please visit: Solid Waste.   About Snohomish County Public Works Public Works is the largest department within Snohomish County government. The department maintains county roads, bridges, traffic, and the general transportation system in unincorporated Snohomish County. In addition, the department oversees the disposal of solid waste.   Snohomish County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. This growth presents opportunities and challenges for the Public Works department in maintaining and improving critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, managing the solid waste and recycling needs of county residents.   To learn more about Snohomish County Public Works, visit Snohomish County Public-Works.   Snohomish County the Future We Choose - video  For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment. BASIC FUNCTION      To maintain solid waste facilities and grounds and to troubleshoot, repair and service a variety of solid waste gas, water, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment and systems. To fabricate wood and metal structures. To repair or replace plumbing fixtures, perform routine manual labor tasks and operate a variety of light and heavy equipment as directed. STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES  * Troubleshoot, service and maintain basic hydraulic and mechanical systems on solid waste compaction units and other stationary equipment. Perform routine maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical devices including filter changes and adjustments for proper operation. * Fabricate and repair metal structures using arc welder, wire feed welder and plasma cutter, and oxygen/acetylene torches. * Fabrication of steel parts, wood, or concrete components or structures, including building painting, interior and exterior preservation, and installation of such structures or components. * Perform general carpentry including rough and finishing work. General knowledge of the use of carpentry tools. * Install or repair plumbing fixtures, water valves, water and waste lines. * Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, loaders and forklifts to dig up water, gas, and leachate pipelines, perform various repair projects and remove and install equipment and parts. * May perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging and trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, cutting, splitting, and stacking wood, raking, pick and shovel work; may operate a chain saw, edger, power mower, trimmer, etc. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES  * Performs related duties as required. * Completes all safety training as required.      One (1) year of experience operating variety of equipment or hand/power tools in building maintenance or industrial mechanical work AND six (6) months experience or familiarity with steel welding and cutting; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related proficiency tests for general mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and steel cutting and welding knowledge.   SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS      A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.        Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR Card within 6 months of employment.        Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test, a medical examination, and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES  Knowledge of: * a basic familiarity of the proper welding techniques and practices associated with welding on various grades of ferrous metal; * a basic familiarity of the methods, practices, tools and materials involved in servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems and equipment; * tools, materials, methods, and techniques associated with routine basic plumbing work; * carpentry, and mechanical tools for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work; * hazards associated with the work; * safety rules and regulations; * a variety of power tools, equipment, and vehicles.  Ability to:  * use a variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of conditions; * perform basic small combustion engine repairs; * read, interpret and apply relevant codes; * read, interpret and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches and work orders; * complete all work in an efficient and timely manner, including communicating ongoing progress with management and team members; * conduct effective interpersonal and teamwork skills; * be self motivated; * effectively communicate orally and in writing;  Ability to: * communicate courteously and professionally with the general public, supervisors, and co-workers; * follow direction, advice and instruction from supervisor, lead person and co-workers on procedures, policies and repair plans.  SUPERVISION      The work is performed under limited supervision and the employee generally carries out assigned and unassigned tasks independently. The work may be spot checked for technical adequacy and conformance with work orders, plans and specifications.   WORKING CONDITIONS       Positions in this class typically require working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the County. The work may involve working at considerable heights, in confined spaces or from ladders or scaffolding. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working around high voltage power lines, and are exposed to dust, fumes, methane gas, grease, and refuse. The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds. Employees are required to wear County issued safety equipment.        The work involves rotating shift assignments and requires working evenings, weekends holidays and overtime as necessary.   Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice