Lead Facilities Mechanic job in Lynnwood

WATER FOR LIFE, FOREVER
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community. As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond. We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day. Spanning 45 square miles in southwest Snohomish County, the District is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.

The District’s strategic plan includes the following strategies: ‘serve you today’, ‘plan for tomorrow’, ‘protect our water supply’, ‘manage our information and our physical assets’, and ‘build a learning organization’. Our staff are engaged in updating the tools and methods we use to serve a growing community more efficiently and effectively.

"Planning for the long tomorrow" is AWWD's guiding principle. We consider our decisions and prioritize resources and programs based on the impact to our customers and community today and for the next 100 years and beyond.

The Opportunity: Lead Facilities Mechanic

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) is seeking a full-time Lead Facilities Mechanic for our Maintenance and Operations Department. Located in the fast-growing Puget Sound region, AWWD is focused on the expansion, maintenance, and replacement of its critical infrastructure. AWWD currently employs 147 employees and the Lead Facilities Mechanic is responsible for leading, scheduling, training, assigning and performing corrective and preventative maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic equipment at the District’s office buildings and water/sewer operation facilities including lift stations, mini lift stations and pump stations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for determining required equipment and materials to complete mechanical related work orders and ensuring the proper equipment, materials and staff are assembled to complete work. This individual will also assess the conditions of work areas and assist staff when needed in determining proper layout and approach for safe work. Directing activities of staff, training staff on proper techniques and assigning tasks will be essential functions. The Lead Facilities Mechanic will help to identify and make staff aware of hazardous conditions and instruct staff regarding safety practices along with working with contractors and vendors to coordinate and completed contracted work related to maintenance. This position also requires the employee to conduct and document safety meetings when necessary, fill out incident/accident reports, complete work orders and daily logs within the District’s CMMS system and purchase goods used in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job. This individual should have five years of mechanical experience and two years of related schooling or technical training.

The Lead Facilities Mechanic must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License with Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tanker and air brake endorsement, an industrial First Aid/CPR card, flagger card, fork lift certification, confined space entry, shoring and trenching and certified erosion and sediment control lead. Must also possess or have the ability to obtain within one year a Water Distribution Manager II certification, a Wastewater Collections II certification and a Cross Connection Specialist certification.

Please see the complete job description for further details on the task and responsibilities for this position.

The pay range for this position is $69,909 - $93,662 annually, with a starting pay range of $69,909 - $80,912 dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Application Process

This position will remain open until filled. Please submit all application materials including a cover letter and resume by Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at 11:59 pm to be considered during the first review of applicants. Visit www.awwd.com/careers for a complete job description and to apply online. The tentative timeline for this hiring process is:

• Candidates invited to interview will be notified the week of June 7th.
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled the week of June 14th.

For questions, clarifications, or other information please contact HR Analyst Brooklyn Lee at (425) 582-3922 or blee@awwd.com. Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.