Maintenance Mechanic 1

About the role

The Opportunity: As a Maintenance Mechanic 1, you will inspect, maintain, repair, and support the operation of Washington State University Athletics facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on athletic facilities and support equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections.
• Assist with special maintenance and repair projects.
• Operate tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of sports turf and grounds.
• Support athletic competitions, practices, and special events through the setup, installation, testing, operation, and removal of event-related equipment and infrastructure.
• Provide direction and oversight to student employees assisting with maintenance, facility operations, and event support activities.
• Work independently on routine assignments and may require evening and weekend hours to support athletic facility operations and scheduled events.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and two (2) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Experience in planning, directing, and carrying out single and multiple job tasks in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights and weekends for WSU Athletic games and events dependent.

Skills

• Experiencing testing PA systems and scoring systems for proper functioning.
• Experience using computer email programs such as Outlook, Gmail, or other similar product.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with other units within the department.
• Experience working with and leading students/temp-hourly employees.

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.

Pay

Monthly Salary $4,746 to $5,506 | Range 45G (Steps G-M)

Schedule

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

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/Area

wsucougars.com/ Area Athletics, Intercollegiate Department Name Event & Facility Operations Location: Pullman, WA