Maintenance Mechanic 3

Maintenance Mechanic 3
Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) Full Time - Permanent
If you are excited to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that works towards a meaningful purpose, apply to be a Maintenance Mechanic 3 (MM3) at Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) with the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Olympic Corrections Center is a 271-bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest. This facility houses minimum security incarcerated individuals and offers Treatment, Work and Vocational Programs to help ready incarcerated individuals to transition back into the community. OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. Duties

Duties included but not limited to:

• Install, maintain, repair and modify mechanical equipment, machinery, facility systems, doors, locks and specific apparatus.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, painting, repairs and work as required.
• Assist with inspecting the facility mechanical equipment, machinery, doors, gates and lock systems.
• Review facility structure finishes and conditions to determine the need for maintenance.
• Administer facility maintenance activities including preventative maintenance, prioritizing and scheduling repairs.
• Work with other trades to schedule major projects, repairs and technical assistance when required.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimate and projections for assigned tasks or projects.
• Maintain and repair heating systems components and related equipment including heat pumps, gas heaters, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and vents.
• Maintain fire alarm systems, security systems, and power gate systems region wide.
• Drive trucks, operate manlifts, operate a wide variety of hand and power tools to complete work assignments.
• Oversee incarcerated individual use of tools and specialized equipment used in the performance of repair and maintenance work.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver's License

• High school diploma or equivalent

And

• Two years of experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work.

Or

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade.

PREFERRED:

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment (Examples: Forklift, Backhoe, Tractor, Pallet jacks, Ect.)
• Journey level painting experience.
• Welding experience, training, or certification.
• Locksmith experience

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability .

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In order to be considered for this position, please attach the following items with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. .
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov .

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

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