Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Controls, Facilities Operations, Vancouver Campus

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The Opportunity

In this Maintenance Mechanic position, you will perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, mechanical facilities and equipment. You will inspect, provide preventative maintenance, repairs and alterations to support the students, faculty and staff of Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver.

This position requires a good working knowledge of several related skill fields such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and machinist work. You will inspect, operate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain physical facilities requiring skilled mechanical and trades work. This involves use of all types of electronic/mechanical test equipment, creative troubleshooting techniques and methods, personal computers, and programming software.

You may serve as a subject matter expert with coworkers or representing the university to vendors serving the university. You may be eligible for standby pay, which is additional pay for employees required to be immediately available for duty in accordance with the Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) and WAC 357-28-205.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

60% Routine Corrective and Preventative Maintenance Assurance

15% Work Order Management

10% Maintenance Inventory: Corrective and Preventative Maintenance Parts and Equipment

10% Special Project Support

5% Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

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

This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus.

Monthly Salary: $5,011 to $5,812 | Range 48G, Steps G to M | Successful candidates typically begin 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 candidates 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the 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; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated work experience in a commercial/industrial setting.

• Journey level license or certifications in trades such as HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, mechanical, general contractor or other trades.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

About WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. 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 Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.

Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name: Facilities Operations

Department Link: Facilities Operations Webpage

City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98686

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

External candidates , upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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.

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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.

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