Facilities and Fleet Coordinator in Everett, Washington at Snohomish County 911

Under the direct supervision of the Radio Systems Team Manager, the job emphasis for the Facility, Logistics and Fleet Coordinator is on general maintenance support for the Radio Department. This role is primarily responsible for the upkeep of radio site facilities and supports wireless systems and generator maintenance needs at the dispatch centers and support offices. This position is responsible for ensuring reliability of HVAC, power generation equipment, DC rectifier systems, battery systems and UPS devices as well as upkeep of buildings and surrounding landscaping. This position also tracks vehicle maintenance schedules and sends vehicle servicing notifications. This is an FLSA non-exempt position.

• Perform and/or facilitate regular maintenance of diesel powered generators, small engines, trailers and snow cat vehicles, including replacing/repairing of oil filter, fuel filter, battery, lubrication and fluid changes; engine and generator external components including water pumps, alternators, pulleys, belts, battery chargers, fuel pumps and fueling systems on 30+ diesel generators from 22 to 250KW in size. Fueling of generators from vehicle mounted transfer tank
• Basic troubleshooting of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems for buildings for diagnostic and emergency repairs. Troubleshooting, maintenance and module replacement of DC power systems. Troubleshooting of radio tower lighting issues (tower climbing not required)
• Perform and/or facilitate regular maintenance of vehicles and records maintenance schedules. Maintains vehicle repairs and maintenance schedules, sends notifications when service is due
• Operates off road vehicles and over the snow tracked vehicles including snow cats and 4x4 trucks. Operation of winches and recovery rigging to clear roads and gain access to mountain top facilities. Use of recovery tools to free stuck vehicles. Installs tire chains
• Operates towing trailers up to 16,000lbs GVWR (non-CDL) in all weather conditions including off road
• Grounds-keeping to include “brush hogging”, weed cutting, downfallen tree cutting, herbicide applications, lawn mowing, sweeping, insect/rodent removal/prevention, pressure washing and snow removal
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function for this position

Knowledge of:

• Hand and power tool safety practices
• Forklifts and pallet jacks operational procedures
• Preventative maintenance planning and tracking
• Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Skill Level:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent customer service and troubleshooting

Ability to:

• Establish positive working relationships with other team members, customer agencies, and vendors and outside radio shops
• Work outdoors in any weather condition
• Foster positive communications and relationships with team members, customer agencies, vendors and outside radio vendor shops
• Keep up to date on industry trends and developments
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures
• Actively participate in meetings as requested
• To work flexible hours when emergent needs arise or work must be performed at nontraditional hours
• Respond to after-hours emergencies for critical system problems.
• Maintain a current driver’s license

A combination of education and related experience sufficient to provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and
• Two (2) years-experience in facilities maintenance and general mechanical aptitude
• Technical expertise in the support of maintenance of HVAC systems, generators, and vehicle maintenance, and experience towing trailers up to 16,000lbs GVWR (non-CDL) in all weather conditions including off road

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, walking and sitting
• Pushing, pulling, crouching and reaching as required
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Occasional lifting up to 75 pounds
• Occasional responses to emergency callouts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Work in confined spaces, near high voltage equipment, near high noise level sources, or in other potentially hazardous environments
• Receiving detailed information through oral communication and to discern the difference in particular sounds for the safety of the employee and co-workers
• Close visual acuity to perform various activities including visual inspection involving small parts, measurement devices and assembly parts and equipment including the ability to distinguish differences in color