Maintenance Mechanic

If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Are you a self-starter with an interest in providing clerical support?
• Do you thrive in a team environment?
• Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?

About the Agency & Division:

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

The Facilities Management Section is responsible for maintaining all the facilities which are used to support the core mission of the Washington State Patrol. This position provides facility maintenance at district headquarters, detachment offices, truck weigh stations, radio communication sites, Shelton training academy, fire training academy, truck scales, drug scales, and other agency portable truck scales.

This position supports the core mission of the Washington State Patrol by ensuring all facilities repairs are completed in a timely manner.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing oversight of maintenance personnel, repair, and modification of plant machinery and mechanical equipment, special apparatus, utilities, fabrication and maintenance of scales, and maintenance of facilities.
• Directs journey-level trade workers and others engaged in maintenance, repair, and modifications to building equipment, machinery, power plants, and heavy equipment.
• Reads plans and blueprints, inspects projects to ensure compliance with local codes and WSP regulations. Determines scope of work, materials needed, and cost estimates.
• This position provides input to planning staff regarding scope of future projects. Consults with the construction staff for direction on installation details. May direct construction crews on site.
• Provides facility support as requested by supervisor.

Operation of scale test truck, Class B CDL required. Operation of tractor and trailer, Class A CDL required. Hazards to include traffic and safe operation of equipment. Static scale repairs: outside work environment, metal, concrete, climbing on ladders, using scissor lifts, electrical sign repair, and confined space environments. Hazards to include weather, traffic, electrical hazard, air quality, and extremely heavy test weights.

Interior work environment to include electrical testing and indicator calibration. Hazards to include high and low voltage currents.

Requires overnight statewide travel during scheduled work week. Roughly 42 work weeks of the year.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to read, understand, and apply working drawing and blueprints. Demonstrate ability to use basic hand and power tools safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Must have 4+ years performing any of the following construction/building related trades: HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, concrete/masonry, painting, electrical, cabinetry, building security (locksmith, CCTV, card access, and intrusion alarms) to provide maintenance on buildings and grounds throughout the state.

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Must be a certified welder and have 4+ years welding.

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Must have 2+ years performing installation, repairs, and/or certifications of scales and associated equipment.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possesses excellent customer service skills.
• Works effectively with others, while promoting a cooperative environment.
• Carefully observes and reports potential hazards, security issues and workplace safety concerns.
• Follows all relevant…