DSHS FTAA Equipment Technician

DSHS FTAA Equipment Technician 3

We're looking for an equipment technician to perform journey level inspections, troubleshoot and diagnoses, service, and make minor mechanical repairs on all types of equipment used on the facility grounds, vehicles, buses, tractor-trailers and large & small street sweeper equipment. You will work directly for an Equipment Technician Supervisor to analyze needs and draft purchase requisitions for procurement of new and replacement of commercial, industrial, and agency specialized parts and equipment.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Those hired to for this opportunity may be entitled to an additional 20% assignment pay due to Heavy Equipment Maintenance work greater than 26,000 lbs.

• Inspect, diagnose, and make needed repairs to vehicles over 15,000 GVW, mechanical equipment such as specialty trucks, backhoes, heavy trucks and accessories, snow blowers, loaders, sweepers, oil distributors, catch basin cleaners, and all other state-owned equipment used in facility maintenance and engineering
• Inspect, diagnose, and make repairs to facility owned equipment and vehicles
• Operate shop equipment such as grinders, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks, air tools and other equipment used in heavy and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair
• Arrange for demonstration and testing of new industrial commercial equipment to analyze potential for meeting department requirements
• Issue equipment and keys as needed
• Inspect vehicles prior to dispatching and upon returning to the facility
• Equipment Technician 3 will back up the Equipment Technician Supervisor
• Get familiarized with the campus, policies and procedures
• Complete all required training
• Manage the repairs of hospital equipment and vehicles
• Stay up to date on documentation regarding equipment

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate AND three years of experience in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey level mechanic.
• Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding may substitute year for year for up to two years of experience,
• OR one year of experience as a journey-level mechanic maintaining and repairing heavy-duty equipment,
• OR journey-level standing as a heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial mechanic as demonstrated by completion of a recognized apprenticeship;
• OR by journey-level standing as recognized by a labor union
• A valid state driver's license is required
• Two years of experience as a maintenance worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, and/or repair/work
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration

• Ability to work a variety of systems; WSH has a collection of equipment ranging from 50 plus years of age to the newest technology available today
• Code knowledge regarding life safety equipment such as generators
• Being able to adapt to equipment that ranges in 50 years
• CDL desired for the position; this ensures they can operate the vehicle they are repairing

• Current Resume
• Cover Letter

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.

Please contact peter.bonato.gov or call Talent Acquisition  and reference job number 07242.

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