Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Trainer

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):

626L-YY_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 3

Business Title:

Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Trainer

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about sharing your technical expertise and helping others grow in their careers? As a Maintenance Mechanic Trainer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of skilled trades professionals. You’ll design and deliver hands-on training programs for Maintenance Mechanic 1 and 2 personnel, guiding them through the maintenance, repair, and operation of essential building systems.

In this role, you will:

• Lead engaging, practical instruction in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules that promote safety and regulatory compliance.

• Troubleshoot and repair fans, motors, pumps, and other rotating equipment across campus facilities.

• Work with hydraulic systems and components, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.

• Install various types of bearings, often requiring creative hoisting solutions and custom fabrication.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact—you’ll be the one who empowers others to succeed, ensures our facilities run smoothly, and helps build a safer, more efficient environment for everyone.

Additional Information:

This is a full time, permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $5,398 to $6,259 | Range 51G (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 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.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available in emergency situations.

• Demonstrated physical ability to do required work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience in a Journey Level Trade, with one (1) year of experience in another Journey Level Trade: Refrigeration, Plumber, Electrician, Control Tech, etc.

• Experience in building operations/maintenance.

• Skill in performing planned and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of air compressors, vacuum & condensate pumps, and fans for hot and cold domestic water pumps.

• Extensive experience using machine shop equipment: drill presses, band saws, welders, etc.

• Experience in improvising, designing, and implementing solutions in emergency situations on-site in a short turnaround with limited resources.

• Demonstrated