Maintenance Technician; Maintenance Mechanic

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

NOTE: 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 31 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks, a 260-acre lake, and off-campus facilities in five counties which include Thurston, King, Cowlitz, Yakima, and Clark counties.

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

As a Maintenance Technician, you will do hands‑on maintenance, repairs, and grounds work for state-owned buildings in Thurston County, including the Governor’s Mansion. You’ll work independently or alongside skilled tradespeople in areas like carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and electrical. Day‑to‑day tasks include using hand and power tools, driving vehicles to transport supplies, running routine safety checks like testing fire alarms and exit lights, and helping out with remodeling and repair projects.

If you're interested in playing a key role in keeping state buildings running smoothly and looking great, this role is for you!

• Perform semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and machinist work independently.
• Assist journey‑level tradespeople with skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and fire system tasks.
• Drive fleet vehicles to transport materials, tools and supplies.
• Operate hand, power, and shop tools, including drills and pressure washers.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and testing for fire alarms and exit lighting.
• Maintain, repair, and remodel the Governor’s Mansion, its facilities, and surrounding grounds under direction.
• Complete additional duties as assigned, assisting licensed or journey‑level staff when specialized trade work is required.
• Communicate safety or skill concerns to supervisors when assigned tasks fall outside your experience level.
• Other duties as needed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Two (2) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
• Depending on business need -- forklift and flagger certification. These trainings and certifications would be provided.

Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license free from serious traffic violations. Will need to be forklift and flagger certified. Training provided after hire.

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

• Take action to learn and grow: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and approaches to work.
• Take action to meet the needs of others: Seek to…