Environmental Hazard Specialist / Fire Sprinkler Support (Maintenance Mechanic 3)

About the position
This position supports the Fire and Environmental shop as it pertains to the regular testing and repairs of the Fire Sprinkler systems, including backflow preventers, throughout all the campus buildings and structures. It also supports the Fire shop with the annual fire alarm system testing and repairs. The selected incumbent will be responsible for collection of air, material and other samples for testing and mitigation of hazardous materials. You will also act as the environmental contact for outside vendors, including pest control, encampment cleanups and asbestos mitigation and testing. In addition, you will be required to work with multiple vendors, contractors, E&A Services, consultants, and other maintenance staff to be aware of systems status on a daily basis. You will be a stakeholder in helping to define the campus standards regarding the buildings fire suppression systems.
This position is recognized as a Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) Designation - for Disaster or Emergency Recovery. This position is vital to ensuring the functionality of the life safety fire suppression and other life safety systems and their vital components remain intact and functioning as required. The selected candidate will be required to perform the duties that may differ from normal duties and would be temporary - lasting only as long as necessary to resume normal operations.
About the Division
The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and DES-managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates, and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 27 buildings, 18 public monuments, four state parks, over 6,000 parking stalls, and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Administrative, Maintenance and Repairs, Parking Services, and Support Services Custodial.
You should consider joining the Department of Enterprise Services because we have great employee benefits, and depending on your position, we offer flexible work schedules! Our agency is also a second chance employer!

• A great total compensation and benefits package
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN); Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG); Latino Leadership Network (LLN); Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD); Disability Inclusion Network (DIN); Washington Immigrant Network (WIN); and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN);
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work

Who we are
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.Some of what you will be doing
Assist with the required NFPA 25 Fire Sprinkler testing, maintenance, and repair per requirements

• Support annual, semiannual and quarterly testing of all wet and dry Fire Sprinkler systems

Air quality and Materials Testing / Evaluation

• Perform 'Indoor Air Quality' and spore trap sampling
• Maintain all related equipment calibrations
• Ensure inventory of testing consumables is adequate for projected usage
• Good Faith inspections for improvement projects; sample and test building materials for lead and other hazardous content; oversee contractor abatement projects
• Maintain confined space Verification Testing equipment
• Perform permitted confined space evaluations and verifications, record and maintain results

Backflow Testing

• Test, repair, and maintain campus backflow systems

Asbestos Operations and Maintenance

• Perform asbestos inspections and Good Faith inspections for improvement projects
• Sample and test building materials for asbestos content
• Oversee contractor abatement projects
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections apply for required permits and complete reports to L&I and local air pollution control authorities

Encampment Cleanup and Reporting

• Documentation of the condition and extent of existing encampments
• Cleanup of smaller encampments
• Coordination with CSVS and vendors on larger encampments

Pest control and cleanup

• Coordinating with pest control vendor in response to tenant reports
• Monitoring pest control measures and feedback to vendor

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
  AND
• One year of experience as a journey-level worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work
• Must possess a valid driver's license free of serious traffic violations

AND
Incumbents in this position must possess and demonstrate the following DEI competencies (complete version found here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader))

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization

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Preferred/DesiredQualifications:

• NICET 'Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems - Level I' (or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date)
• Ability to prepare technical reports and drawings using MS Word/Excel and AutoCAD or similar programs
• Ability to work safely at heights from ladders, roofs, or other exposed situations and in confined spaces such as tunnels, utility vaults, and crawlspaces
• Possess HAZWOPER 40 Certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date)
• Washington State Backflow Assembly Tester License (BAT) (or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date)
• AHERA Accredited Building Inspector Certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date)
• Washington State Certified Asbestos Worker Certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date)
• OSHA Confined Space (General Industry) Certification (or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date)
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with inspection and testing of Fire Sprinkler systems
• OSHA Hazard Communication Training
• Experience in facility maintenance, including operating a variety of hand and power tools
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
• Forklift operator certification
• Bloodborne pathogen training
• Confined space, high angle, or industrial rescue operations training

Special Requirements

• As listed in the above requirements, you must possess a valid driver's license free of serious traffic violations

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Working Conditions

Please provide the following documents by uploading to your application in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Donot attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.)

Working Conditions | This position primarily works indoors but may be required to perform occasional work outside in inclement weather as well as confirmed space environments

Work Schedule | Monday - Friday | 40 hours per week - (compressed work schedule)

Customer Interaction | Tenants, buildings managers, other DES trades staff and state agencies

Travel requirements | Infrequent
Position Critical Information | This position is recognized as a Continuity of Operations Plans | (COOP) Designation - for Disaster or Emergency Recovery. This position is vital to ensuring the functionality of the life safety fire suppression and other life safety systems and their vital components remain intact and functioning as required. The selected candidate will be required to perform the duties that may differ from normal duties and would be temporary - lasting only as long as necessary to resume normal operations.
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Conditions of Employment

• Union Inclusion: This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)

• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan rachel.vaughan@des.wa.gov by email or jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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