L&I Maintenance Mechanic 2

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights

As our L&I Maintenance Mechanic 2, youll provide limited facilities maintenance support to all field office locations, and backup support for the Warehouse Support team. Additionally, youll provide training to other Maintenance Mechanic 1s in the program and makes on the spot decisions, while at field office locations, pertaining to the support provided by the Field Support Team.

In this role, you may also fill in at any warehouse position as needed. The support provided by this position contributes directly to the quality of service provided by the Department of Labor and Industries, by getting needed materials and services to our customers in a professional and timely manner.

Some of what youll do:

• Performs cubicle installations, repairs, remodeling, and removal: panels, work surfaces, cabinets, pedestals, keyboard trays, light fixtures, and electric tables.
• Hangs fixtures: lights, pictures, signs, clocks, towel dispensers, corkboards, smartboards, and whiteboards.
• Addresses urgent safety related repairs and fixes: anchors cabinets to walls, and applies safety tape on stairs.
• Fabricates and installs shelving.
• Fabricates and installs backboards for fastening 80" monitors and large projection screens.
• Anchors small safes to concrete; less than 700 pounds.
• As the Field Lead, instructs Maintenance Mechanic 1s and Contractors as to what work to perform and how it should be accomplished at L&I FieldOffices.
• As the Field Lead, performs quality control checks on work performed by Maintenance Mechanic 1s and Contractors at L&I Field Offices.
• Perform general inventory and warehouse functions.
• Processes surplus material for appropriate disposition.
• Operate vehicles and motorized materials handling equipment assigned to the Warehouse Operations Section. The warehouse vehicles are a 1-ton cargo van, and two medium duty, 20' cargo box, trucks with gross vehicle weights {GVW) of 25,500 and 23,500 pounds.
• Occasionally travel overnight

Required:

• High school graduation and four years' experience performing general mechanical maintenance.
• One year experience in warehousing; inventory control, stock keeping, receiving, or shipping.
• Possess a valid driver's license and pass a driver's records check.

• Communication Skills/Abilities: Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Research and Analytical Skills/Abilities: Able to research shipping and inventory discrepancies.
• Computer skills/Abilities: Experience using Microsoft Office applications: Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Also, experience using an automated inventory system.
• Safely operate a medium duty truck (GVW 25,500), electric fork lift (3,500 pound capacity), and electric pallet jack (3,500 pound capacity).
• Use hand and power tools with a reasonable degree of skill.
• Able to assemble and adjust modular office furniture.
• Able to perform heavy manual tasks such as moving office furniture, and lifting and moving boxes that weigh up to 60 pounds.
• Able to provide a high level of customer service; listen attentively, identify issues, and provide options.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

Desired:

• Experience assembling and adjusting Steelcase and Haworth modular office furniture.
• Experience using the automated inventory system ProcurePlus."
• Experience using the automated shipping system "FedEx Ground."

Things You Need To Know

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is not permitted. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

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Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

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L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

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