DSHS FFA Maintenance Mechanic 2
Job description
We have a great opportunity for you to join our team here in Medical Lake, WA. Your knowledge and experience will ensure effective operations, distribution, and installation.
Independently functions as a qualified maintenance mechanic in the maintenance, repair, and construction of plant machinery, mechanical equipment, mechanical systems, commercial & residential appliances, commercial & residential kitchen equipment (including refrigeration units), furnishing, roll-up doors, and other facility structural components for Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, and Consolidated Support Services.
Some of what you'll do:
- Respond to emergency maintenance, maintenance & program repair in a variety of skilled and journey-level work in relation to buildings and equipment
- Install, maintain, and repair non-permanent air conditioners
- Diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot electrical control circuits, temperature, and pressure controls
- Ensure the facilities buildings, building systems, and equipment are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards
- Assist in all mandatory testing including assisting with all documentation, escorting vendors/contractors, maintaining and verifying inventory of equipment that requires testing
- Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as directed or needed
- Follow blueprints, plans, and sketches and develop estimates of time and materials for assigned projects.
- Other duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
- Must be able to perform the essential functions described in this announcement successfully
- Must be able to communicate with professional conduct and comprehend, through oral and written forms of communication, with management, peers, clients, and the public
- Dress appropriately for the work to be performed including wearing Personal Protective Equipment when necessary.
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of mechanical trades, safety precautions, record keeping, and basic computer skills.
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
- High school diploma and four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade.
- Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
- CFC license preferred
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, and sketches. Estimate materials and personnel needed to complete the project
NOTE: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to
create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Chris Pulley at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00949.
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 at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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