Maintenance Mechanic 3

State of Washington•King County - Shoreline, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. In this role, the successful candidate will perform skilled and semi-skilled work in a variety of trades, including mechanical and electrical repairs, building retrofits, and facility maintenance activities. This position is responsible for coordinating materials acquisition, maintaining required documentation, and ensuring job safety within assigned work parameters. The Maintenance Mechanic 3 plays a critical role in sustaining safe, efficient, and reliable facilities that support WSDOT’s mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options for Washington communities and businesses.

Requirements

Technical Expertise: Experience in commercial building maintenance or construction trade.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and plans.
A valid driver’s license and the 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, and man lifts.
Ability to work from a ladder 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.

Nice To Haves

Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Building Operator Certification (level one).

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.