Maintenance Mechanic 1 - Snoqualmie

State of Washington•King County – Snoqualmie, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Maintenance Mechanic 1 to serve as a general repair worker when an immediate journey-level tradesperson is unavailable, independently performing routine maintenance assignments or under the technical direction of a journey level position. The opportunity is at Echo Glen Children’s Center, where the role involves performing a variety of semi-skilled sub-journey work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, alterations, and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.

Requirements

Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades; safety precautions.
Ability to work from verbal descriptions, blueprints, construction drawings, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete the assigned job.
Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Perform minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
Perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical and machinist work.
Operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment as needed.
Operate mowers and ground equipment.
May assist in the fabrication of equipment and materials constructed in trade shops in accordance with project requirements.