DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic 3

State of Washington; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STATE OF WASHINGTON's Department of Social and Health Services seeks a skilled FTAA Maintenance Mechanic 3 to lead and support facility maintenance across Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, and Pine Lodge. You will oversee repairs, ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in clinical and support spaces.

The role requires an apprenticeship in a skilled trade, journey-level building and equipment maintenance experience, and three years at Maintenance Mechanic 2 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade.
• One year of journey-level building/equipment maintenance experience.
• Three years of experience as Maintenance Mechanic 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned personnel in construction, maintenance, and repair at multiple facilities.
• Maintain compliance with TJC, CMS, and State Fire Marshal standards.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for installations and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

Completed a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade

Job description

DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic 3

We are seeking a skilled and motivated maintenance professional to lead and support facility maintenance, repair, and construction operations at Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, and Pine Lodge. This position plays a vital role in ensuring buildings, systems, and equipment remain safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable operational and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining safe and functional environments for the individuals, staff, and communities we serve.

Some of what you'll do:

• Lead assigned personnel in performing construction, maintenance, and repair work at Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, and Pine Lodge
• Ensure buildings, building systems, and equipment are properly maintained and repaired to meet operational and regulatory standards established by The Joint Commission (TJC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the State Fire Marshal
• Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, and mechanical fixtures and systems, including pipes, valves, drains, basins, faucets, lavatories, air conditioning, laundry and kitchen equipment, gates, and other related equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of mechanical equipment, including laundry, kitchen, hospital, laboratory, refrigeration, and small domestic air-conditioning equipment
• Clean or replace filters, change oil, lubricate equipment, and verify proper operation
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for equipment installations, repairs, and maintenance projects

Who should apply?

• Completed a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade
• One year of experience as a journey-level worker performing building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work
• Three years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 2 or equivalent journey-level trade experience

Desired:

• Knowledge and skill in building maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction
• Knowledge of multiple skilled trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, welding, and mechanical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify appropriate repair solutions, and perform preventive and emergency maintenance
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices, fire codes, building codes, and procedures for maintaining safe and compliant facilities
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and grounds maintenance equipment while accurately documenting work performed

Job number 08642.

Department Vision

The Department of Social and Health Services' 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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

Relationships and Reporting Structure Disclosure

If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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