Maintenance Mechanic 1

DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic 1

We are hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our hard-working Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) team serving Eastern State Hospital and Lakeland Village.

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform general maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction duties utilizing working knowledge of several related skill fields such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, and machinist work. You will inspect, repair, install and maintain physical facilities, locks, and maintain and repair machinery and equipment.

Note:

• The schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM (four 10-hour night shifts).
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• Serve as a general repairer when a journey-level tradesperson is not immediately available.
• Carry out a wide range of semi-skilled maintenance tasks requiring basic knowledge across multiple trades.
• Work independently on routine maintenance assignments or under the technical guidance of journey-level staff.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair, remodeling, alteration, and construction work on buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Support journey-level trades workers in carpentry, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication, steam fitting, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and machinist tasks.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to complete minor repairs on fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Assist in fabricating equipment and materials in trade shops according to project specifications.
• Maintain, repair, and make small modifications to building plumbing systems including sinks, faucets, toilets, water heaters, irrigation, and related pumping equipment.
• Maintain and repair low-voltage electrical systems and mechanical fixtures across facility equipment such as HVAC, lighting, laundry, kitchen, grounds, and security systems.
• Follow all required safety rules, procedures, and precautions during maintenance and MOD-related activities.

Who should apply?

• High school graduation or GED.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.

Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities:

• Experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and equipment such as trucks and vans.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment for mechanical trades.
• Respectful and knowledgeable about safety precautions.
• Be able to lift 50lbs.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understands the importance of record keeping.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans and sketches. Estimate materials and personnel needed to complete project.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees