Maintenance Mechanic 1 or 2, Vancouver Campus

Title:

626J-YN – Maintenance Mechanic 1

Business Title:

Maintenance Mechanic 1 or 2, Vancouver Campus

Additional Titles:

626K-YN – Maintenance Mechanic 2

Location:

WSU VANCOUVER CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service – OT Eligible

Position Details:

Maintenance Mechanic 1 or 2, Vancouver Campus

Do you enjoy being a part of a team that works hard and takes pride in their work?  Would you enjoy ensuring the long-term stewardship of a campus to enable the productive use and enjoyment by campus and community members?  Then please consider joining the Facilities Services team at WSU Vancouver.

WSU Vancouver Facilities Services is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to join the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (M.E.P.) team and a Maintenance Mechanic 1 to join the Building, Architecture, and Maintenance (B.A.M.) team. 

Summary of Duties:

Maintenance Mechanic 1 will perform a variety of semi-skilled and sub journey work in the operations, maintenance, repair remodeling and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, mechanical facilities and equipment. In addition, this position might perform general maintenance, repair, and remodeling tasks as assigned in interior and exterior building systems, such as walls, ceilings, floors, roofs. Proposes and provides estimates for changing door specifications.

Maintenance Mechanic 2 position is assigned to the Facilities Operations Department at WSU Vancouver and under general supervision perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, mechanical facilities, equipment, and licensed or unlicensed vehicles. This position will utilize general knowledge of several related skills such as electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, mechanic and machinist work.  

Required Qualifications:

Depending on your level of experience and education, this position will begin as either a Maintenance Mechanic 1 or a Maintenance Mechanic 2.

Maintenance Mechanic 1 (MM1)

High school graduation or equivalent and two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work; OR equivalent education/experience.

Maintenance Mechanic 2 (MM2)

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; OR equivalent education/experience.

MM2 Additional Requirements:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

MM2 Preferred Qualifications:

Journey level license or certification in the following trades such as: HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, mechanical, general contractor or other trades.

Experience operating motorized equipment such as tractors and lifts.

Experience operating a forklift or ability to obtain a forklift certification within 9 months of hire.

Additional Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Area/College:

Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name:

Facilities Services

City, State, Zip:

Vancouver, WA 98686

Department Link:

https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/facilities-operations

Monthly Salary:

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

Maintenance Mechanic 1

$4,117/month ($49,404/year) Step G of R44.

Maintenance Mechanic 2

$4,425/month ($53,100/year) Step G of R47.

Work Location and Schedule: 

This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.

Benefits: 

WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program.  

FTE:

100%

Posting Close Date:

This position will remain open until filled. Screening of applications will begin on October 10, 2022.
 

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:  

Resume (uploaded in the resume section).   A cover letter (uploaded in the first questionnaire).  A Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (uploaded in the additional questionnaire, see information below) and references. 

Please include a statement on contributions to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Provide examples from your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at WSU Vancouver. Include examples such as any of the following: Programming, events, and initiatives; Committee, council, or board service; Student and/or staff outreach, recruitment, and retention; Community engagement and volunteerism. WSU Vancouver’s strategic plan embeds equity in all 5 goals, including a specific goal for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (Goal 4). Please see our Strategic Plan, Goal 4 for more information on what WSU Vancouver is doing in this space, https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/strategic-plan .

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.   

About WSU Vancouver 

As one of six campuses in the Washington state University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.  

As the only public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is dedicated to its land-grant tradition for openness, accessibility and service to people. WSU Vancouver enjoys extraordinary community support and is committed to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.  

Situated on 351 scenic acres, WSU Vancouver is in the homelands of the Chinookan and Taidnapam peoples and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Employees and students alike value the beauty of campus.  

Recognized by Insight into Diversity magazine as a top college for diversity, WSU Vancouver is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in all that it does. 

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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 [email protected] .