Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Trainer

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

August 24, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

626L-YY_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 3

Business Title:

Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Trainer

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about sharing your technical expertise and helping others grow in their careers? As a Maintenance Mechanic Trainer, you'll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of skilled trades professionals. You'll design and deliver hands-on training programs for Maintenance Mechanic 1 and 2 personnel, guiding them through the maintenance, repair, and operation of essential building systems.

In this role, you will:

• Lead engaging, practical instruction in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules that promote safety and regulatory compliance.

• Troubleshoot and repair fans, motors, pumps, and other rotating equipment across campus facilities.

• Work with hydraulic systems and components, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.

• Install various types of bearings, often requiring creative hoisting solutions and custom fabrication.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact-you'll be the one who empowers others to succeed, ensures our facilities run smoothly, and helps build a safer, more efficient environment for everyone.

Additional Information:

This is a full time, permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $5,398 to $6,259 | 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 the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available in emergency situations.

• Demonstrated physical ability to do required work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience in a Journey Level Trade, with one (1) year of experience in another Journey Level Trade: Refrigeration, Plumber, Electrician, Control Tech, etc.

• Experience in building operations/maintenance.

• Skill in performing planned and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of air compressors, vacuum & condensate pumps, and fans for hot and cold domestic water pumps.

• Extensive experience using machine shop equipment: drill presses, band saws, welders, etc.

• Experience in improvising, designing, and implementing solutions in emergency situations on-site in a short turnaround with limited resources.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and providing hands-on training programs for maintenance personnel, ensuring alignment with current industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices across trades such as refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, or related mechanical systems.

WSU Mission:

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman):

Facilities Services' primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Working at WSU:

As one of the nation's top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.

The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow Employee Types and Benefits.

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

Area/College: Facilities Services

Department Name: Facilities Services, Operations

Location: Pullman, WA 99164

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

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.

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.

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.

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