Maintenance Specialist 4

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Maintenance Specialist 4, you will be responsible for the maintenance and care of Campus Recreation facilities, including the Student Recreation Center, as well as grass and artificial turf play field facilities. You will supervise a variety of journey trades workers or general maintenance mechanics performing work on recreation buildings, grounds, and equipment. In this role, you will develop, implement, and monitor training programs for maintenance and grounds staff, establish and evaluate workflow priorities, and provide clear instructions and information to unit personnel. You will also organize, facilitate, and lead staff meetings to support effective communication, coordination, and operational success.

Requirements

• Three years full-time experience as a journey tradesworker, or equivalent, including one year, full-time experience as a lead or supervisor.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Demonstrated basic computer knowledge; including the ability to use email, spreadsheets and word documents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a collegiate environment.
• Knowledge of pumps, motors and electrical installation.
• Experience in higher education athletic or recreation setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a variety of journey trades workers or general maintenance mechanics performing work on recreation buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs for maintenance and grounds staff.
• Establish and evaluate workflow priorities.
• Provide clear instructions and information to unit personnel.
• Organize, facilitate, and lead staff meetings to support effective communication, coordination, and operational success.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

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