MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 4

Facility Maintenance Position

If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you! Are you a self-starter with an interest in providing clerical support? Do you thrive in a team environment? Do you want a position with career growth?

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

The Facilities Management Section is responsible for maintaining all the facilities which are used to support the core mission of the Washington State Patrol. This position provides facility maintenance at district headquarters, detachment offices, truck weigh stations, radio communication sites, Shelton training academy, fire training academy, truck scales, drug scales, and other agency portable truck scales.

Duties

This position supports the core mission of the Washington State Patrol by ensuring all facilities repairs are completed in a timely manner.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing oversight of maintenance personnel, repair, and modification of plant machinery and mechanical equipment, special apparatus, utilities, fabrication and maintenance of scales, and maintenance of facilities.
• Directs journey-level trade workers and others engaged in maintenance, repair, and modifications to building equipment, machinery, power plants, and heavy equipment.
• Reads plans and blueprints, inspects projects to ensure compliance with local codes and WSP regulations. Determines scope of work, materials needed, and cost estimates.
• This position provides input to planning staff regarding scope of future projects. Consults with the construction staff for direction on installation details. May direct construction crews on site.
• Provides facility support as requested by supervisor.

Work Setting, including hazards:

Operation of scale test truck, Class B CDL required. Operation of tractor and trailer, Class A CDL required. Hazards to include traffic and safe operation of equipment. Static scale repairs: outside work environment, metal, concrete, climbing on ladders, using scissor lifts, electrical sign repair, and confined space environments. Hazards to include weather, traffic, electrical hazard, air quality, and extremely heavy test weights. Interior work environment to include electrical testing and indicator calibration. Hazards to include high and low voltage currents.

Travel Requirements: Requires overnight statewide travel during scheduled work week. Roughly 42 work weeks of the year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to read, understand, and apply working drawing and blueprints. Demonstrate ability to use basic hand and power tools safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Must have 4+ years performing any of the following construction/building related trades: HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, concrete/masonry, painting, electrical, cabinetry, building security (locksmith, CCTV, card access, and intrusion alarms) to provide maintenance on buildings and grounds throughout the state.

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Must be a certified welder and have 4+ years welding.

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Must have 2+ years performing installation, repairs, and/or certifications of scales and associated equipment.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possesses excellent customer service skills.
• Works effectively with others, while promoting a cooperative environment.
• Carefully observes and reports potential hazards, security issues and workplace safety concerns.
• Follows all relevant policies and procedures.
• Conveys a willingness to help and respects the opinion of others.
• Promotes cooperation and an eagerness and capacity to learn new skills.
• Must be able to quickly adapt in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to analyze problems and adjust work procedures.
• Encourages open communications to achieve mutual understandings.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be a self-starter who can see a project through to completion.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within two years of permanent hire.
• Must be qualified to certify fixed and portable truck weigh scales within two years of permanent hire.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you're not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation 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 the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the