Maintenance Mechanic 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 5, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

626J-YY_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 1

Business Title:

Maintenance Mechanic 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to be part of a team that keeps vital systems running smoothly? As a Maintenance Mechanic 1, you’ll play a key role in supporting the operations of our Facilities Services Steam Plants.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced trades professionals to learn and grow your skills while helping maintain and operate essential equipment. You’ll be involved in the daily upkeep and repair of systems that include:

• High-pressure boilers

• Electrical generators

• Water treatment systems

• Condensate distribution equipment

• Pumps and air compressors

• Steam line components

• Computer-controlled plant operations

You’ll be part of a team that values safety, precision, and reliability, and you’ll gain valuable experience working with complex mechanical systems. If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and learning from seasoned professionals, this is a great opportunity to build your career in facilities maintenance.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time(100% FTE) position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,653 to $5,398 | Range 45G (Steps G - M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

• Must be able to work a rotating shift as necessary based on Plant operational needs.​

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid drivers license.

• ​ Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year, a Boiler Operator, 3rd Class or higher license from the City of Spokane or the National Institute of Uniform Licensing Engineers. ​​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the last five (5) years as a boiler operator or mechanic in a steam plant utilizing a computer operated, distributed control system.

WSU Mission:

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman):

Facilities Services’ primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Working at WSU:

As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across