Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic 3

Central Washington University is recruiting a Maintenance Mechanic 3 to join our Grounds Maintenance and Shop team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the  academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Rent Cafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

The Role:

The Maintenance Mechanic 3 is responsible to lead, train, assign, and inspect the work of multi-trade subordinate staff and performs all grounds activities to maintain the campus landscape. Grounds activities include, but not limited to: vegetation management, tree, shrub and turf care; installation of new landscape and/or renovation projects; irrigation systems, service drive and parking lot maintenance; snow and ice removal;

the operation and general maintenance of equipment (including heavy equipment) used during grounds maintenance operations. Coordinates with other tradesmen on projects for timely completion considering project requirements and priority. Assists in project reporting, estimating and material procurement. Work is performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Salary:
This position is based on the range 51G of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $ 66,072 and maximum annual salary of $ 76,608. 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.

Schedule/Appointment :
Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm (1/2 hour lunch) / WFSE Bargaining Unit 1 Working Conditions :
This position will work indoors and outdoors, including work in inclement weather during daylight and dark hours and at times in hot/cold/noisy/dirty/wet/confined areas such as mechanical rooms, manholes and excavations. Will need to physically access work areas with the equipment and tools necessary for completion of the job. This position often requires standing/crawling/bending/walking/climbing/carrying (up to 50 pounds) /pulling/pushing/lifting associated with moving of equipment and tools.

Some stooping, kneeling, repetitive motion of arms and hands, and other physical movements as required by assigned tasks and essential functions of the position. Must be physically able to ride/operate equipment for an 8-hour workday 5 days per week in areas that include pedestrian traffic, vehicles, and buildings as well as open spaces. In addition, this position will work with and be exposed to machinery, tools, electrical equipment, and chemicals associated with pesticide application.

Will work around all utilities during excavations, maintenance and installations and be exposed to insects that may be in the environment. Must maintain awareness of immediate vicinity in order to recognize, respond to and/or avoid potentially hazardous conditions/ surroundings. Frequent…