Maintenance & Scale Technician - MM4

State of Washington • Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance & Scale Technician represents the Property Management Division and Washington State Patrol, providing professional customer service to customers, vendors, contractors, peers, and employees. The position works as part of a team to maintain, repair, and certify static and portable truck scales, and may oversee vendors or subcontractors working on agency equipment and facilities. The employee also works independently or with other trades staff, including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and construction trades.

The position provides facility maintenance at Washington State Patrol district headquarters, detachment offices, truck weigh stations, radio communication sites, the Shelton training academy, the fire training academy, truck scales, drug scales, and other agency portable truck scales. The position is located in Tumwater, Washington, but requires statewide travel with overnight stays during the scheduled work week, approximately 42 work weeks per year.

Work includes oversight of maintenance personnel and work involving plant machinery, mechanical equipment, special apparatus, utilities, scales, and facilities. The employee may direct journey-level tradespeople and others performing maintenance, repairs, and modifications to building equipment, machinery, power plants, and heavy equipment. The role also involves reviewing plans and blueprints, inspecting work for compliance with local codes and WSP regulations, determining project scope, materials, and cost estimates, contributing to future project planning, consulting with construction staff, and potentially directing construction crews on site.

The work environment includes outdoor ladder work, welding, confined spaces, and heavy lifting, as well as indoor electrical calibration and high- and low-voltage testing. Hazards include weather, traffic, electrical risks, air-quality concerns, and heavy equipment. The employee operates a scale test truck and tractor/trailer; Class B and Class A commercial driver's licenses are identified for these vehicles.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver's license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret drawings and blueprints and use hand and power tools.
• At least one of the following: 4+ years of experience in building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, or locksmith/security; certified welder with 4+ years of experience; or 2+ years of experience in scale installation, repair, or certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to lift 75 pounds, climb ladders, and work extended shifts.
• Self-motivation, safety-consciousness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL and scale certification within 2 years; training is provided.
• Ability to complete required statewide overnight travel, approximately 42 work weeks per year.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
• Applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and certify static and portable truck scales.
• Provide facility maintenance at agency facilities and scale locations throughout the state.
• Represent the Property Management Division and Washington State Patrol while providing professional customer service to customers, vendors, contractors, peers, and employees.
• Oversee vendors or subcontractors performing work on agency equipment and facilities, as needed.
• Oversee maintenance personnel and work involving plant machinery, mechanical equipment, special apparatus, utilities, scales, and facilities.
• Direct journey-level trade workers and others performing maintenance, repair, and modification of building equipment, machinery, power plants, and heavy equipment.
• Read plans and blueprints and inspect projects for compliance with local codes and WSP regulations.
• Determine work scope, required materials, and cost estimates.
• Provide input to planning staff regarding the scope of future projects.
• Consult with construction staff about installation details and, when needed, direct construction crews on site.
• Provide facility support as requested by the supervisor.
• Operate a scale test truck and tractor/trailer.

Benefits

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve the community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouses under Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED