Maintenance Mechanic 1 (MM1) - Chehalis

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families in Chehalis is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 1 to perform skilled trades, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.

Two years of related experience and a valid Washington driver's license are required; the position pays $56,952–$66,072 yearly, with a 5% on-site facility premium where applicable.

Qualifications

• Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
• A current Washington State driver’s license.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to meet the needs of others.
• Knowledge of trades and safety practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical, and machinist work.
• Perform skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical, and machinist work under the direction of a journey‑level tradesperson.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Operate mowers and grounds equipment, and vehicles for transporting supplies and equipment.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and educationally, nurtured by family and community.

Job Class: Maintenance Mechanic 1 (MM1)

Location: Chehalis, WA

Closes: Friday, October 30, 2026

Salary: $56,952 - $66,072 Yearly. The indicated rate does not include a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Maintenance Mechanic 1 to join our team to perform a variety of skilled trades.

The Opportunity

We need your trades experience to perform a variety of semi-skilled sub-journey work at Green Hill School. You will work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, alterations, and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. If you have a background in one of these skills, come join us at DCYF and put your strengths to use at Green Hill School.

• Perform minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical, and machinist work.
• Perform skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, steam fitting, electrical mechanical, and machinist work under the direction of a journey‑level tradesperson.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Operate mowers and grounds equipment, and vehicles for transporting supplies and equipment.

Minimum qualifications

Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.

A current Washington State driver’s license.

Additional qualifications

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Ideal applicant characteristics

• Knowledge of practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades; safety precautions.
• Ability to work from verbal descriptions, blueprints, construction drawings, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete the assigned job.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. DCYF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or usage of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.