Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Mechanic 1)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, Department of Enterprise Services, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform hands-on maintenance, repairs, and grounds work for state-owned buildings in Thurston County, including the Governor’s Mansion. The role involves working independently or with skilled tradespeople across carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and electrical tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; forklift and flagger certification training provided after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and machinist work independently.
• Assist journey-level tradespeople with skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and fire system tasks.
• Drive fleet vehicles to transport materials, tools and supplies.
• Operate hand, power, and shop tools, including drills and pressure washers.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and testing for fire alarms and exit lighting.
• Maintain, repair, and remodel the Governor’s Mansion and surrounding grounds.

Skills

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Mechanic 1)

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | ON-SITE

NOTE: The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 31 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks, a 260-acre lake, and off-campus facilities in five counties which include Thurston, King, Cowlitz, Yakima, and Clark counties. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).

About the Opportunity

As a Maintenance Technician, you will do hands‑on maintenance, repairs, and grounds work for state-owned buildings in Thurston County, including the Governor’s Mansion. You’ll work independently or alongside skilled tradespeople in areas like carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and electrical. Day‑to‑day tasks include using hand and power tools, driving vehicles to transport supplies, running routine safety checks like testing fire alarms and exit lights, and helping out with remodeling and repair projects. If you're interested in playing a key role in keeping state buildings running smoothly and looking great, this role is for you!

Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes

• Perform semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and machinist work independently.
• Assist journey‑level tradespeople with skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and fire system tasks.
• Drive fleet vehicles to transport materials, tools and supplies.
• Operate hand, power, and shop tools, including drills and pressure washers.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and testing for fire alarms and exit lighting.
• Maintain, repair, and remodel the Governor’s Mansion, its facilities, and surrounding grounds under direction.
• Complete additional duties as assigned, assisting licensed or journey‑level staff when specialized trade work is required.
• Communicate safety or skill concerns to supervisors when assigned tasks fall outside your experience level.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Two (2) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
• Depending on business need -- forklift and flagger certification. These trainings and certifications would be provided.

Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license free from serious traffic violations. Will need to be forklift and flagger certified. Training provided after hire.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies

Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Take action to learn and grow: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and approaches to work.
• Take action to meet the needs of others: Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities. Identify barriers to access and participation and address them before they become obstacles for the people we serve, providing support that is respectful, timely, and effective.

Preferred Qualifications

• Physical strength to perform heavy manual labor including lifting 50 lbs. and work inside, outside, and in all types of weather.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Willingness and ability to stand for four (4) hours or more.

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. 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 position.

Union Inclusion: This position is in a bargaining unit and falls under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the state of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Washington Fair Chance Act

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment opportunities. If a criminal background check is required for employment at an agency, it will occur only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history during the hiring process prior to a conditional offer. Criminal history will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration and will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the Washington Fair Chance Act: Washington Fair Chance act guide.

Opportunity for All: The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information: For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at [e-mail]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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