Wdva Maintenance Mechanic 2, Full-Time, Permanent, Washington Soldiers Home

Maintenance Mechanic 2

Full-Time

• Permanent

Washington Soldiers Home

We are pleased to announce that we have an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic 2, Full-Time

• Permanent, at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, Washington!

• Wages reflect pay increase effective July 1st, 2024*

Please Note: The schedule for this position will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open twenty four hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

As a Maintenance Mechanic 2, you will support the engineers, electrician, and other maintenance mechanics on the Washington Soldiers Home campus. You will also repair plumbing, building structure, plant infrastructure, grounds equipment, mechanical assemblies, and other equipment.

Your experience will be critical in enhancing the safety and operations of our facility, while providing comfort to our residents. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we encourage you to join our team by applying now!  Some of what you will be doing:

• Repairs toilets, drains, faucets, and plumbing across campus.

• Supports engineers with repair or installation of domestic water, condensate and steam valves, piping and traps.

• Monitors fire protection and environmental control equipment to ensure that building systems and equipment are operating in a satisfactory condition.

• Responds to service requests and secures necessary assistance.

• Takes preventive and emergency action to control malfunctions.

• Operates vehicles, hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment.

• Performs welding and metal fabrication; fabricates machined equipment parts and operates metal press as necessary.

• Assists in remodels and building projects in accordance with project requirements.

• Positions may lead or supervise lower level staff, residents or offenders.

• And much more!

Required:

• Four years of experience as a plumber or millwright/mechanic at a journey level with demonstrated abilities in problem solving, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, fabrication, machining, controls and carpentry skill sets.

• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair, using each of the mentioned skill areas.

Preferred/Desired:

• Ability to use appropriate tools.

• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.

• Ability to diagnose and repair structures to maintain usability.

• Ability to read commercial blueprints and apply building codes through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.

• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies.

• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA!

Application Process:  

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1.A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2.A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.  

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.