Maintenance Mechanic 1 or 2, Facilities Services, Vancouver Campus
Washington State UniversityAbout the role
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
January 6, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
626J-YN_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 1, 626K-YN_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 2Business Title:
Maintenance Mechanic 1 or 2, Facilities Services, Vancouver CampusEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
Maintenance Mechanic 1 or 2, Facilities Services, Vancouver Campus
Do you enjoy being a part of a team that works hard and takes pride in their work? Would you enjoy ensuring the long-term stewardship of a campus to enable productive use and enjoyment by campus and community members? The Facilities Services team at WSU Vancouver has a couple of positions to consider.
Summary of Duties
These positions are assigned to the Facilities Services Department at WSU Vancouver and under general supervision performs a wide variety of maintenance functions required to maintain university buildings. They perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, mechanical facilities and equipment. Will inspect, provide preventative maintenance, repairs and alterations to support the students, faculty and staff of WSU Vancouver.
May serve as a subject matter expert with coworkers or representing the University to vendors serving the University. May be eligible for standby pay which is additional pay for employees required to be immediately available for duty in accordance with OFM and WAC 357-28-205.
Required Qualifications
Maintenance Mechanic 1
High school graduation or equivalent and two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work; OR equivalent education/experience.
A valid driver’s license may be required with the ability to meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications.
Experience operating motorized equipment such as tractors and lifts.
Experience operating a forklift or ability to obtain a forklift certification within 9 months of hire.
Maintenance Mechanic 2
High school graduation 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 and one year of journey-level experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work or equivalent education/experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated work experience in a commercial/industrial setting. Journey level license or certifications in the trades such as: HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, mechanical, general contractor or other trades.
Essential Duties:
MM1
35% Mechanical Work
35% Electrical Work
10% Plumbing
5% Carpentry
5% Equipment Operation
5% Design, estimate, plan, acquire, lead
5% Other duties as assigned
MM2
25% Carpentry
25% Design, estimate, plan and acquire
10% Painting
10% Equipment Operation
10% Plumbing
5% Mechanical Work
5% Locksmithing
5% Electrical Work
5% Other duties as assigned
Application instructions:
Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contributions to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name:
Facilities Services
City, State, Zip:
Vancouver, WA 98686
Department Link:
https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/facilities-operations/facility-services
https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/facilities-operations
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