Maintenance Mechanic 2

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performs skilled work in a number of trades fields including but not limited to carpentry HVAC plumbing electrical equipment maintenance/repair masonry and painting:

• Maintain construct alter and repair building structures roofs driveways walkways roads concrete/masonry painting doors walls windows drains flooring plumbing fencing furniture cabinets HVAC and refrigeration systems vehicles and facility grounds.

• Coordinate projects with Construction Maintenance Project Supervisor and/or other facility staff. Operate hand tools power tools and other shop equipment operate grounds equipment vehicles and various other maintenance related machinery.

• Installs maintains and repairs electrical connections switches circuits electrical equipment thermostats and valves. Initiate requests for materials supplies and equipment.

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment vehicles drive motors laundry kitchen; changes oil greases changes or cleans filters drive belts sprockets shafts and bearings to ensure proper operation.

• Estimate plan and order inventory parts and supplies needed for projects as well as routine tasks.

• Consult with supervisor vendors and/or others as required.

Provide oversight direction and guidance to assigned to incarcerated individuals performing light facility maintenance duties:

• Complete assigned work orders and projects.
• Manage use of hand and power tools paints caulks sealants personal protective equipment and all other equipment used by individuals in the performance of their assigned duties.

Responsible for Monthly Safety & Sanitization Equipment Inspections correcting any deficiencies and reporting hazards and/or non-functioning safety equipment. Participates in Monthly and Quarterly Safety Meetings. Follow safety and security procedures comply with DOC Policy Directives DRC Operational Memorandums building and mechanical codes L&I laws EPA regulations and all other applicable regulations and codes:

• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain accurate records and documents for SDS FTCM tool control key control work order completion material use and requisition equipment requisition and other required record keeping needed to conform to these regulations.
• Monitor safety fire protection and environmental control equipment to ensure the building systems and equipment are operating in a satisfactory condition; respond to service request and secure necessary assistance; take preventative and emergency action to control malfunctions.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• A valid drivers license.

• 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.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Successfully complete within mandated timeframes employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training.
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
• Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
  
  

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include non-related professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
• **Please note: Phone number ANDemail address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

• This position is eligible for the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
  • PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information check out theDepartment of Retirement Systems website.
  • Visit our benefits page to see more!