Maintenance Mechanic 3 (Internal Only)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

About The Position

This internal-only position is open to Department of Enterprise Services employees. The primary function is lighting repair and electrical maintenance. The mechanic also performs construction, maintenance, repair, and modification of buildings, facilities, mechanical equipment, machinery, and apparatus, drawing on related trade skills such as plumbing and carpentry. Work includes maintaining and repairing lighting components and responding to outages and minor electrical issues. The employee uses critical thinking to determine when an issue requires a licensed EL01 electrician; work is inspected by a supervisor, licensed electricians, or other qualified people. The role supports building systems across facilities and may require frequent travel between worksites, both on and off the Capitol Campus, as well as travel to meet clients or attend training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. A compressed schedule may be requested with management approval. The position interacts with building tenants, the building automation team, vendors, contractors, and visitors, and operates vehicles rated under 26,000 Gross Combined Weight (GCW). The position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Requirements

Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Possess a current Washington state EL07 electrical license, or have three years of experience in building electrical system maintenance, both supervised and unsupervised.
Use critical thinking to assess electrical issues and determine whether licensed electrician support is needed.
Demonstrate willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and work approaches.
Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities, and identify and address barriers to access and participation.

Responsibilities

Alter, repair, and maintain building lighting systems, including interior and exterior wiring and cables.
Repair and replace ballasts, LED drivers, lamps, fixtures, and other lighting components.
Respond to outages and troubleshoot tripped breakers and minor electrical issues; determine when work needs to be referred to a licensed EL01 electrician.
Refer higher-voltage requirements to higher-level positions.
Estimate and install energy-saving revisions to building systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, plans, sketches, schematics, technical drawings, and drawings; provide cost estimates for planned services and repairs.
Program and adjust lighting systems and maintain lighting control panels, including associated digital components and applications.
Perform electrical preventative maintenance, including electrical panel, VFD, and lighting maintenance.
Perform minor electrical repairs related to HVAC tasks, including modifications to low-voltage circuits, and maintain and repair occupancy sensors supporting HVAC and lighting systems.
Perform work related to carpentry, painting, HVAC, and plumbing, and assist with remodels, maintenance, and repairs according to project requirements.
Remove and repair drywall to access electrical systems; install, remove, and repair ceiling tiles to support electrical, HVAC, and lighting systems.
Develop solutions to maintenance problems and repair a variety of mechanical equipment and components.
Troubleshoot faulty wiring, identify repair needs, and replace required components such as junction boxes, ballasts, and bulbs to complete safe repairs.
Perform minor concrete work, form work, patches, wall framing, and painting to complete projects.
Operate vehicles rated under 26,000 Gross Combined Weight (GCW).
Interact with building tenants, the building automation team, vendors, contractors, and visitors.