DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic

We're seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform general maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction duties, utilizing a working knowledge of several related skill fields, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, and machinist work. You will inspect, repair, install, and maintain physical facilities, locks, and maintain and repair machinery and equipment, maintain all DSHS-operated facilities and associated equipment across Maple Lane Campus.

Some of what you'll do:

• Performs semi-skilled and sub-journey work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, alterations, and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Performs semi-skilled work, under the technical direction of a journey-level trades worker in carpentry, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication, steam fitting, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and machinist works.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment as needed; performs minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry and kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Assist in the fabrication of equipment and materials constructed in trade shops in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintains, repairs, and performs small modifications to building-installed plumbing to include, but not limited to water fountains, sinks, faucets, water heaters, toilets, irrigation, floor drains, and associated pumping equipment.
• Maintains and repairs low-voltage-building associated electrical equipment, and mechanical fixtures on all equipment within the facilities including, but not limited to air conditioning and heating (HVAC), laundry, lighting, kitchen, maintenance, grounds, security equipment, and all other program-associated equipment, except medical.
• Adherence to safety rules and precautions during all division-related activities.
• Performs monthly backup power generation tests in accordance with NFPA 110.

Who should apply?

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Two years of experience as a maintenance worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, and/or repair/work.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration

What we're looking for:

• Ability to drive and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment such as trucks, vans, and forklifts.
• Ability to operate automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.
• Ability to transport laundry to and from the point of use and the industrial laundry.
• Ability to transport mail to and from the local post office to program staff.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

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Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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