Facility Operations Specialist - Electrician

About the role

The Facility Operations Division of the Finance & Asset Management Department provides advanced preventive and corrective maintenance services on electrical equipment and systems at 12+ city facilities, including City Hall, Bellevue Service Center, and Fire Stations, encompassing over 700,000 sf of space. Facility Operations Specialists provide on-site support Monday–Friday between 6:30 am and 5:00 pm with after-hours, weekend, and holiday support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and participate in preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial building high- and low-voltage electrical circuits, components, systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate or complete electrical modifications on small- to large-scale building improvement and renovation projects and/or oversee the work of contractors and vendors.
• Perform root-cause analysis to diagnose problems and implement corrective action and preventive measures to minimize future equipment malfunctions.
• Provide supplemental support for a variety of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, including toilet flush valves, plumbing valve rebuilds, clogged drain complaints, lighting issues, cubicle reconfigurations, general custodial support, access control and building automation support, HVAC comfort complaints, painting, carpentry, and general customer service requests.
• Coordinate and conduct safety and fire inspections with state and local authorities and outside safety vendors.
• Draft clear and concise documents, email correspondence, and daily work documentation; draft scopes of work, vendor evaluation criteria, manage contract/RFP processes, select contractors, prepare schedules, oversee vendor work, coordinate with affected clients, and process/authorize invoices for payment and project close-out.
• Support department project managers and planners with technical knowledge of indoor and outdoor electrical equipment and systems and coordination of vendors.
• Review plans, specifications, and proposals for renovations and new construction projects to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the work of contracted vendors on projects and assist/coordinate work that requires temporary shutdowns, interruptions to services, or other alterations to normal business operations.
• Respond to severe weather events or other after-hours emergencies to help restore normal services to facilities and the City’s infrastructure.
• Participate in standby rotation to provide emergency response on a 24/7 basis.
• Work with the Sustainability team to drive progress toward City objectives related to EV infrastructure, solar, and other energy efficiency programs.
• Use mobile phone, computer, and/or other devices to communicate and access Internet, email/messaging, calendar, etc.
• Utilize the enterprise asset management system to research and record work order data, scheduling information, milestones, document work performed, and enter timekeeping.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to new and/or less experienced building maintenance staff.
• Operate City vehicles to drive to various facility sites transporting materials, tools, and equipment.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Facility Operations Superintendent. No formal supervisory responsibility, but may act as lead worker, train new or developing employees, and/or review the work of other staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Electricians License (EL-01) with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a journeyman electrician.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in commercial facility maintenance.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire and maintain a good driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, certification, or other training related to facility maintenance activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in electrical system maintenance and repair services.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to building equipment, installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, contractors, and others both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Proficiency with technology and computer use, particularly Microsoft Office applications and maintenance software.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and be a productive member of a team.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

Physical Demands

Work involves walking, standing, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field or on jobs. Work may periodically require the employee to stand for long periods, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.