Maintenance Mechanic

Position: Maintenance Mechanic 2
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic 2 within the Administrative Services Division.

Location:

* Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA.

* Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

This position is required to work in the office five days per week and is not eligible for telework.

* Flexible/compressed schedule options may be available after completion of initial onboarding and training.

Application Timeline:

* Apply by May 07, 2026

* This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance needs of our Eastern Regional office. This will include the monitoring and first line management of the buildings HVAC, plumbing, and Electrical systems. Routine work will include regular evaluation of building controls to ensure that the building is maintained in a fully functional capacity. In the event of identifying building control issues that are beyond your scope or capability, you will work with the facilities team to source an outside vendor and coordinate the work carried out.

Additional work will include responding to issues identified by building staff.

This position is assigned to the Eastern Regional office in Spokane, but on occasion may be required to travel to our other facilities as needs dictate. Non-overnight travel may occur approximately 4 times per year, with overnight travel once per year. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in troubleshooting and all aspects of facility maintenance.

What you will do:

* Monitor building systems daily and respond to any discrepancies in building system performance. Systems include HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Keycard systems, and EV Charging Equipment.

* Inspect building grounds including the main building, parking lots, and annex.

* Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on building equipment as required.

* Perform grounds maintenance tasks to include clearing sidewalks and walkways of snow as required.

* Schedule and coordinate on-site work carried out by outside vendors.

* Provide occasional support to the facilities team at other Ecology sites. Typical sites include the Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA, and the Richland Field Office in Richland, WA.

* Other duties as assigned.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Four years of experience and/or education as described below:

* Experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.

Experience must demonstrate competence in the following skills:

* Facilities Maintenance and Repair Knowledge - Knowledge of commercial building systems (structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) and the ability to perform routine and complex repairs.

* Building Systems Troubleshooting - Skill in diagnosing and repairing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life-safety, and other non-IT building systems using testing tools and technical documentation.

* Building Automation System Operation - Demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting commercial building automation systems (such as Automated Logic) to maintain facility performance.

* General Construction and Carpentry - Ability to perform construction tasks including framing, drywall installation and finishing, painting, concrete work, and office reconfiguration.

* Vendor Coordination - Demonstrated experience scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring contractors; verifying work completion; and ensuring adherence to timelines and specifications.

* Technical Documentation & Records Management - Ability to maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, inspections, and electronic records in accordance with agency retention and public records rules.

* Tools, Equipment, and Maintenance Technology - Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance-related…