DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic

DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic 2

We have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a journey-level tradesperson in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and operation within our Life Safety Shop at Western State Hospital campus.

As a member of the Finance, Technology and Analytics (FTAA) team within our Maintenance and Operations Division, you will assist the maintenance shop performing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, grounds maintenance and repairs.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

• Preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment such as laundry and kitchen equipment; hospital, laboratory, and air conditioning equipment
• Maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and structural systems of buildings and utility distribution
• Monitor safety, fire protection, and environmental control equipment to ensure the building systems and equipment are operating in a satisfactory condition
• Respond to service requests and secure necessary assistance
• Take preventative and emergency action to control malfunctions
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment
• Work from plans, sketches, or drawings
• Estimate materials for completion of the job

• 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
• Knowledge of fire alarm and/or fire suppression

• Those with a high school diploma/GED
• A valid driver's license
• At least 4 years of experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work; or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade

Questions? Please contact saleen.hernandez.gov and reference #00277.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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.

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