DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic 2 with the Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. In this important role, you will help ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of buildings, grounds, equipment, and facility systems that support critical services. Working independently and utilizing skills across multiple trades – including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, and mechanical repair – you will perform maintenance, repairs, remodeling, and construction projects that keep facilities functioning at their best.

Your work directly contributes to a safe and well‑maintained environment for staff, clients, and visitors.

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, laundry, kitchen, and facility equipment.
• Maintain and repair building systems, structures, and utility distribution equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Complete carpentry, remodeling, and construction projects, including installing walls, cabinetry, fixtures, doors, flooring, and painted surfaces.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, electrical components, low‑voltage equipment, and related building infrastructure.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and shop equipment; perform welding, metal fabrication, and equipment fabrication as needed.
• Respond to service requests, monitor facility safety and environmental control systems, and take corrective action during equipment malfunctions or emergencies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, maintain work records and documentation, and ensure compliance with safety standards and emergency response procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management, coworkers, customers, contractors, and the public.
• Knowledge of building maintenance principles and multiple skilled trades, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and construction work.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery while following established safety practices.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for extended periods, bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to diagnose problems, prioritize workload, and work independently to complete maintenance and repair assignments.

We are searching for professionals who have:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience in building maintenance, equipment maintenance, construction, repair work, or a closely related skilled trade; or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in a skilled mechanical trade.
• Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license.

• Work schedule:
  
  we are currently hiring for two non‑permanent overnight positions
  • Friday through Tuesday, from 11:45 PM - 8:15 AM
  • Sunday through Thursday, from 11:45 PM - 8:15 AM
• 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.

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.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.

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