Maintenance Mechanic 3

About the role

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 to support the preventative and corrective maintenance programs within the Northwest Region Facilities Department. This position plays a critical role in sustaining safe, efficient, and reliable facilities that support WSDOT’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire, security, and building systems, including roofs, doors, windows, gates, and fences.
• Inspect, test, repair, and maintain mechanical systems and equipment, including compressed air, refrigeration, heating systems, and motorized equipment.
• Install and maintain door hardware, locksets, cores, panic hardware, and automatic door closures to ensure facility security and functionality.
• Conduct equipment checks, replace filters, clean equipment, document discrepancies, and verify efficient system operation.
• Operate a service vehicle to travel between multiple work sites and transport tools, equipment, and materials needed to complete assigned duties.
• Receive, track, and complete service requests while maintaining accurate records and updates within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Perform landscape and grounds maintenance activities, including snow removal, debris removal, drain clearing, irrigation system maintenance, and operation of landscaping equipment and tools.
• Support operational and safety activities by ordering parts and supplies, maintaining organized work areas, attending safety meetings and trainings, and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Experience in commercial building maintenance or construction trade.
• Experience Reading and Interpreting Blueprints and Plans.
• Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth; takes action to meet the needs of others.
• Valid Driver’s License and Ability to Operate State-Owned Vehicles.
• Ability to Maneuver and Transport Various Materials and/or Equipment Weighing Up to 50 Pounds.
• Ability to Work in Hazardous Conditions, Loud Noise, Heat, Cold, High Voltage Electricity, Elevations, and Confined Spaces.
• Ability to Operate and Work a Motor Vehicle, Trailers, Scissor Lift, Forklifts, Man Lifts, and Ladders Over 10 Feet.
• Ability to Determine Proper PPE Requirements for Any Given Activity and Use It Consistently.
• Ability to Evaluate Conditions of the Building Envelope, Environmental, and Automation Systems and Equipment.
• Ability to Work Scheduled and Unscheduled Overtime Based on Operational and Emergency Response Needs.
• Ability to Respond to Emergency Call-Outs and Perform Duties Outside of Regular Business Hours When Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Building Operator Certification (Level One).