Maintenance Mechanic - INTERNAL

Maintenance Mechanic 1 - INTERNAL ONLY

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | ON-SITE

NOTE:

This recruitment is only open for internal applicants. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake.

B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs:
Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).

About the Opportunity:

As a Maintenance Mechanic 1, you will play a vital role in the care and upkeep of the historic Capitol Campus grounds and other designated Thurston County locations in primary support of the Grounds Shop. In this hands-on position, you will maintain assigned grounds areas by safely operating a variety of hand and power tools, as well as large-scale truck mowers and specialized landscaping equipment.

Adherence to basic safety rules and practices, including wearing high-visibility safety vests, is essential as you work to keep our public spaces beautiful, safe, and well-maintained.

Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

* Supports the Grounds Shop by maintaining and repairing Capitol Campus and park buildings, grounds, and signage.

* Performs minor carpentry, concrete, and fencing work, including the installation and repair of tables and benches.

* Assists skilled trades technicians with painting, plumbing, mechanical, and minor electrical projects.

* Operates grounds equipment and trailers to safely transport materials, supplies, and heavy machinery.

* Installs, maintains, repairs, and maps campus irrigation systems, including clocks, mainlines, and sprinklers.

* Maintains, mows, seeds, and fertilizes campus lawns, shrub beds, and annual flower displays, including diagnosing and treating plant diseases and pests.

* Performs landscape and hardscape installations while safely operating equipment ranging from weed eaters and chainsaws to tractors, street sweepers, and snowplows.

* Cleans, services, and makes minor repairs to all hand tools, power tools, and motorized vehicles used on the job.

* Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

* High school graduate or GED

* Two (2) years of work experience in construction, building and equipment maintenance, or repair work.

* Ability to lift or move fifty (50) lbs.

* Valid driver's license.

* Agreement to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Operators License within six (6) months of employment from the Department of Agriculture.

* Agreement to obtain and maintain a Flagger certification within one (1) year of employment.

* Participation in the DES Respiratory Protection Program.

* Ability to read and write, and to understand and carry out instructions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies

Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

* Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

* Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.

* Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.

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