Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.
To grow our workforce, we are seeking creative, collaborative faculty who are reflective of the diverse community we serve. Tacoma Community College is a public Associate- and Bachelors-granting institution that serves a student-body of approximately 10,000 students. Our students are 48% students of color, 60% female, and have a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion, and community success. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty.
We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and the LGBTQIA2+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:
- Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
- Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others.
- Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community.
- Have experience teaching or doing research in Native/Indigenous communities.
- Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
- Are committed to teaching in a community college setting.
- Care deeply about student success.
- Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Honor TCCs mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
- Reflect the diversity of our community.
Focus and Scope:
The main campus of Tacoma Community College is located on a 150-acre site upon which twenty-eight buildings with a composite area exceeding 484,000 square feet. The college also occupies one satellite campus requiring support and maintenance activities. In addition, the college owns the equipment and vehicles necessary to support campus activities.
Positions Overview:
The Maintenance Mechanic 2 will perform skilled work in the operation, preventative maintenance, general maintenance, repair, remodeling, grounds, machinery, facilities, and equipment owned by the college. This positions focus will be the campus vehicle fleet. Overhaul and rebuild gasoline and diesel engines on equipment such as trucks, cranes, forklifts, tractors, automobiles, portable generators, and pumps; remove and replace connecting rods, rings, bearings, drive shafts, etc; grind valves, rewire electrical circuits, replace or repair brake shoes, brake cylinders, master cylinders, etc. This position also assists other departments with major event setup as needed. This position is responsible for providing the expertise necessary to maintain a satisfactory facility environment to support activities throughout the institution. This position requires that the incumbent be available daily while classes are in session to respond to requirements involving the colleges electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
The incumbent must be familiar with standard personal safety requirements and equipment used in processes common to building maintenance work along with vehicle service and repairs. The incumbent will be expected to use a wide range of hand and power tools, and operate industrial building maintenance machinery, and trucks. The responsibilities and activities described above are a portion of the duties assigned and are based on the needs and priorities established by the College. Therefore, variations to scheduled duties may occur at any time dependent upon specific circumstances and as directed by the Supervisor.
Essential Functions- Performs journey (fully competent) level diagnostic, skilled repair and installation to campus motor vehicles, building systems and equipment;
- Performs operational checks and preventative maintenance to buildings, mechanical equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, filter changes, lubricating/greasing motors & pumps, replacing belts, etc.
- Performs routine vehicle maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid level checks, and filter replacements.
- Uses diagnostic tools and manual examinations to identify mechanical and electrical issues on all college vehicles
- Operate shop equipment such as hoists, drill presses, and automotive testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Repairs or replacing faulty parts, including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and electrical systems
- Performs tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, fluid level checks, and filter replacements.
- Conducts thorough inspections to identify potential problems and ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area at all times.
- Explain vehicle issues, recommended repairs, and providing cost estimate.
- Drives service trucks as required; loads and unloads materials and supplies;
- Make Field inspections of equipment to determine maintenance or repair needs; advise equipment operators on methods of operations, load limits, and field maintenance.
- Request and manage parts inventory to ensure availability and accurate stock levels.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Provides response, assessment, and appropriate remedial action or referral for general radio trouble calls;
- Provides response, support, and appropriate action to off-hour emergency calls and suspended operations;
- Serve as essential personnel during emergency situations or inclement weather.
- Identifies life safety and health issues and provide remedial action or referral to appropriate individual;
- Participates in college functions and meetings;
- Assist the grounds crew clearing pathways, roadways and stairways of snow and ice, etc. and perform work by using ladders, crawling, bending over, stooping, twisting, lifting, and digging;
- Advises college of requirements to replace or upgrade tools and equipment necessary to support maintenance vehicles and equipment.
- Participates in planning and project evaluation meetings.
- Assists other departments with major event setup as needed.
- Performs other maintenance duties as assigned.
- Performs maintenance tasks during inclement weather.
Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to proactively build positive relationships, foster team unity at all levels of the college, and strive for positive interactions with individuals across the campus;
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
- An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace;
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff;
- Engage in critical self-reflection and growth; openness to feedback, change, and professional development;
- Skill in building and maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction;
- Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
- Identify and understand issues, challenges, and learning opportunities; be proactive and strategic with solutions;
- Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment;
- Communicate promptly and responsively to the needs of the department and college community; including communicating with supervisor, end customer and customers manager about work order status.
- Maintain established standards of work, customer response and professional conduct in performance of the position duties;
- Knowledge and experience of vehicle and equipment maintenance;
- Manage personal time and projects wisely; set priorities, make appropriate decisions to complete assigned tasks and solve problems efficiently and in a timely manner, including closing out projects in MegaMation;
- Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
- An understanding and willingness to follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
- Effectively carry out work processes to achieve individual and organizational goals.
- Ability to move or relocate items up to 50 pounds, ability/willingness to work at heights (including those above 10 feet) and in confined spaces and ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, bending, lifting, pulling, and kneeling;
- Ability to work effectively for extended periods, including during inclement weather;
Duties of the position required experience:
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Four years of general work experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance or repair work or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled general auto service trade.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and specialized automotive tools.
- Ability to use diagnostic tools and techniques to pinpoint vehicle problems.
- Ability to analyze complex mechanical issues and develop effective solutions.
- ASE certifications or other relevant qualifications (preferred).
- Knowledge of hybrid or electric vehicle systems.
Required conditions of employment:
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license.
- This position serves as essential personnel during emergency situations or inclement weather.
- Capable of moving or relocating items up to 50 pounds, ability/willingness to work at heights (including those above 10 feet) and in confined spaces and ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, bending, lifting, pulling, and kneeling.
- Ability to work effectively for extended periods during inclement weather, perform rooftop maintenance, rooftop cleaning of debris, assist grounds crew clearing pathways, roadways, and stairways of snow, ice, etc.
Complete application packages must include the following: (Packages received that do not contain all of these materials will not be considered by the screening committee.)
- Tacoma Community College online application.
- Resume
- Cover letter - In your cover letter, describe how your background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications for this position.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work is Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm or Tuesday - Friday 6:30am - 5:00pm depending on the needs of the college. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs and some evening hours may be required. This position may serve as essential personnel during emergency situations or inclement weather. The salary range for this position is $4,740.00 - $5,501.00 per month, DOE/DOQ. Must be available in the evenings and weekends as needed. The summer schedule may vary to four 10-hour days. Office location is Building 18 on the TCC main campus. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: . A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a membership fee is available anytime upon employment. The layoff unit for this position is All Other WFSE Classified. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.
TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System
Eligibility
Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources.
Effective Date of Coverage
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately.
Health Insurance
Medical Plans
Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from (provided by PEBB). Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction.
Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2024
Resources:
PEBB Website
Medical Plan information
PEBB Medical Plan Comparison Dental Plans
Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents.
Resource:
Dental Plan Comparison
Vision
Covered under medical plan chosen.
Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan.
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & Limited Purpose FSA
FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses.
Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1, 2023 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $60,000, and is enrolled in a non-CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is
issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia.
The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses.
Resource:
Navia Benefit Solutions
Life Insurance
Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.
Basic Coverage : $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s) : Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee. Resource:
MetLife Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Basic LTD: Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental LTD : Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee.
Resource:
PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance
PAID LEAVE
Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Classified Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from 11.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the length of state service. Administrator/Exempt Professional vacation leave is 16.00 hours per month. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays.
Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays.
Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays.
Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next.
If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays.
Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month.
All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave.
RETIREMENT
Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC.
Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly: Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Department of Retirement Systems Plans
Faculty:
Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP.
SBRP -TIAA This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employees contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.
TRS Plan 2 A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.
TRS Plan 3 A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.
Administrative/Exempt Employees
Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP.
SBRP/TIAA This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employees contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.
PERS Plan 2 A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.
PERS Plan 3 A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.
PERS Rates Effective September 1, 2023
TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2023.
State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates:
Contributions are based on your age:
Voluntary Retirement Savings:
State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP):
SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions.
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP):
Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-time employees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit.
Tuition Waiver
Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form (Download PDF reader) .
Liberty Mutual
PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutuals auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutuals home insurance rates.
Contact Liberty Mutual at ... and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote.
Collective Bargaining Agreements:
WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WFSE (HE CCC) CBA (Download PDF reader)
WPEA Higher Education: WPEA CBA (Download PDF reader)
WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE-Exempt CBA
TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement 01 Which best describes your level of education?
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Some College
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- More than 6 years
- None
- Beginning
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
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