DSHS FTAA Lead Maintenance Mechanic (Fire Alarm Technician)

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington seeks a skilled Lead Maintenance Mechanic for Western State Hospital, specializing in life safety and fire alarm systems. This role demands leadership in guiding a team while ensuring facilities operate safely and efficiently. Applicants should have a recognized apprenticeship and Nicet Level 2 certification. Opportunity includes additional pay for on-site work and contributions toward a commitment to equity and social justice.

Benefits

5% premium pay for on-site work

Orca Card for transportation

Shift differential for evening and night work

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a journey-level worker in building and equipment maintenance.
• Experience in a trade may substitute for an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in life safety, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Test and maintain fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Lead team workflow and assist staff with operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Life safety systems

Fire alarm systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Education

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade

Nicet Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems certification

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic 3 (Lead Maintenance Mechanic Fire Alarm Technician)

Are you a skilled tradesperson ready to take the lead? We’re looking for a Lead Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at Western State Hospital, an adult psychiatric hospital, where you’ll use leadership to guide others and keep our facilities operating at their best.

This job is a lead life safety specialist for an employee who has a Nicet Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems certification. A major part of this job focuses on fire alarm and fire suppression systems.

Based out of our Life Safety shop, you'll perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, mechanical facilities and equipment, and hospital facilities, systems, and equipment.

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.

Evening and Night work includes a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do:

• Maintenance and repairs in life safety, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Fire alarm testing and maintenance.
• Fire suppression testing and maintenance (fire sprinklers, stand pipes, fire extinguishers).
• Lead team workflow, provide guidance on safety policies and procedures, and assist staff with operational procedures.
• Install and maintain plumbing, electrical and mechanical fixtures; repair air conditioning, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, gates and hydrants.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on all types of mechanical equipment.
• Emergency lighting testing.
• Minor appliance repairs.
• Develop solutions to repair and maintenance issues.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches.

We're looking for someone with:
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade and one year of experience as a journey-level worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work. (Experience in a trade may substitute for an apprenticeship).
And
A Nicet Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems certification.

Apply today and bring your hands-on expertise to a role that values your craftsmanship.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision thatpeople 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.If you have questions about the application process, email [e-mail] and reference job number03293.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 [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.



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