Maintenance Mechanic 3

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Training & development

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 for University Recreation (UREC). The role performs journey- and lead-level maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and aquatic systems to keep facilities safe and reliable.

The position is full-time and permanent, with overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. WSU offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a dynamic recreation environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work, plus one year of journey-level experience.
• Journey-level experience performing skilled work in multiple trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex building and mechanical systems.
• Ability to lead and provide technical guidance to other maintenance staff.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot complex building systems including aquatic systems, HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership to support safe, reliable operation of facilities.
• Perform journey-level and lead-level maintenance across multiple trades.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality customer service in a high-traffic environment.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Journeylevel multi-trade experience

Diagnostics and repair

Leadership of maintenance staff

Ability to read manuals/drawings

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade

Tools

AiM CMMS

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 14, 2026

Available Title(s)

626L-YN_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 3

Business Title

Maintenance Mechanic 3

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity:

As the Maintenance Mechanic 3 (MM3) for University Recreation (UREC), you will serve as a senior-level skilled trades professional responsible for advanced maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of high-use recreation facilities and specialized systems. In this role, you will perform journey-level and lead-level work across multiple trades while providing technical leadership to support the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of UREC facilities.

You will maintain and troubleshoot complex building systems, including aquatic systems, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, and play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting life-safety systems, and delivering exceptional customer service in a high-traffic environment.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$5,509 to $6,384 | Range 51G (Steps G - M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation and four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade and one year of journey-level experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work or equivalent education/experience.
• Journey-level experience performing skilled work in multiple trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair complex building and mechanical systems.
• Ability to lead and provide technical guidance to other maintenance staff.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings schematics, and specifications.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining aquatic and pool systems in a regulated environment.
• Experience working in high-occupancy or public-use facilities such as recreation centers, athletic facilities, or similar environments.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably AiM.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College:

https://studentaffairs.wsu.edu/home/

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Auxiliary Facilities Services

Location:

Pullman, WA

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type: Full time

Position Term: 12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/