Maintenance Mechanic ; MM- Snoqualmie

Position: Maintenance Mechanic 2 (MM2) - Snoqualmie

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic 2 (MM2) non-permanent

Location: Snoqualmie, WA

Closes: Monday, January 12, 2026

Salary: $5,011.00 – $5,812.00 Monthly. The salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in King County or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Schedule: 4/10 work week (Wednesday-Saturday)

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to join our team at the Echo Glenn Children’s Center, a Juvenile Rehabilitation medium/maximum security institution for male and female youth offenders.

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The Opportunity

In this role, you'll perform skilled work related to facility operations, maintenance, repair, and construction. This includes taking care of the buildings, machinery, and equipment, as well as working on the grounds. The ideal candidate will have experience in several areas, including plumbing, electrical work, welding, carpentry, and machining. This is a role that requires independence and self-direction, and we welcome those who are skilled at fixing things and have a knack for basic construction to apply and join our strong team environment at DCYF.

Some

of what you'll do

• Perform Journey level work related to maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction, and renovation work.
• Install, maintain, modify, alter, and repair plumbing systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair pipes, storm sewers, septic tanks, sewage mains, and lateral, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, hydrants, water coolers, heating systems, and dishwashers.
• Conducts other preventative and corrective maintenance to plumbing systems.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and estimate time and materials needed to complete jobs.
• Performs building and condition assessments.
• Inspect water mains, fixtures, sewer lines, valves, and septic tanks.
• Conduct regular inspections and record findings.
• Clean and maintain power and hand tools.
• Perform basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations.
• Keep work areas clean and up to regulatory standards.
• Instruct staff and youth in the use and care of facility equipment.
• Comply with all L&I and Health and Safety standards.

Required Qualifications

Four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade.
OR an equivalent combination of education/experience.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Experience in facility maintenance, including operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Experience providing preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Experience performing maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience performing maintenance and repairs of plumbing issues.
• Experience performing locksmith activities.

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Equal

Opportunity Employer

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race,…