DSHS FTAA Fircrest Maintenance Mechanic 2
State of Washington
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Job summary
State of Washington’s Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline seeks a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to perform skilled carpentry, repairs, and installations that support client care and daily operations. You will ensure facility reliability, safety, and comfort for residents and staff.
Responsibilities include repairing interiors, managing doors and access systems, fabricating specialized equipment, and conducting assessments with accurate time/material tracking.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with four years of maintenance experience or completion of a skilled apprenticeship.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Perform journey‑level carpentry for repairs and alterations of interiors and building systems.
- Install, repair, and maintain flooring, drywall, framing, roofing, concrete, fencing and related components.
- Maintain and repair windows, glazing, screens, gutters, and downspouts.
- Service and repair automatic doors and associated mechanical systems across campus buildings.
- Manage campus‑wide key, lock, and access control systems, including computerized card access.
- Design and fabricate specialized mechanical apparatus and client workstation devices.
- Conduct building condition assessments, recommend repairs, and track time and materials.
Skills
Education
Job description
Join our team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) in Shoreline, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, functional, and supportive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
As a Maintenance Mechanic 2, you will perform skilled, journey-level carpentry work including repairs, renovations, and the design and installation of specialized equipment that directly supports client care and daily operations. Your work ensures the reliability of campus facilities and contributes to the comfort, safety, and well‑being of those who live and work at Fircrest.
Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (RHC), located in Shoreline just north of Seattle, provides residential support to approximately 200 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Established in 1959, Fircrest has evolved from a medical model to a person‑centered approach that focuses on promoting independence and community integration. The center offers specialized nursing care and habilitative services funded in part by programs regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Fircrest’s location provides residents access to major medical and educational facilities, as well as opportunities to engage in a variety of cultural, sporting, and outdoor activities in the Seattle area.
- Perform journey‑level carpentry work for repair, maintenance, and alteration of interior finishes, structures, and building systems
- Install, repair, and maintain flooring, drywall, framing, roofing, concrete, fencing, and related structural components
- Maintain and repair windows, glazing, screens, gutters, and downspouts
- Service and repair automatic doors and associated mechanical systems across campus buildings
- Manage and maintain campus‑wide key, lock, and access control systems, including computerized card access
- Design and fabricate specialized mechanical apparatus and client workstation devices for program use
- Conduct building condition assessments, recommend repairs, and complete work requests with accurate tracking of time and materials
- Broad knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair methods, materials, tools, and safety practices across multiple trades
- Skilled in carpentry, tile installation, flooring, drywall, painting, mechanical systems, and fabrication of specialized apparatus
- Ability to manage and track large‑scale key, lock, and access control systems using computerized databases
- Experience planning, coordinating, and completing maintenance and construction projects within established timelines
- Ability to read blueprints and plans, estimate materials and labor, and safely operate tools and vehicles
- Proficient in recordkeeping and reporting using maintenance management systems
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions, respond to emergencies, and work effectively in a diverse, client‑centered environment
- A high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade
- A valid driver’s license
- Work schedule: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week.
- Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
- King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
- An updated resume
- Three professional references with contact information
Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Saleen Hernandez at saleen.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #08071. 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 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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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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Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full‑time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full‑time work (e.g. part‑time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full‑time.
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Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
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