Maintenance Mechanic 1
Olympia, WA 
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Job Description
Position Information

Position Title Maintenance Mechanic 1
Working Title
Location Olympia
EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

Union Represented Yes
Overtime Eligible Yes
Monthly FTE 1.0
Salary Step (minimum monthly amount) $4,324.00
Salary Step (maximum monthly amount) $5,017.00
Cyclic Position No
Cyclic Details n/a
Project Position No
End Date n/a
Special Note
This is a full-time, overtime eligible position on the Olympia and Tacoma campuses of The Evergreen State College.
Position Purpose
This position reports to the Assistant Facilities Services Manager and is responsible for performing semi-skilled and sub journey maintenance and repairs of campus buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. The incumbent works independently in routine maintenance and repair assignments or under the technical direction of a journey level position.
Nature and Scope
Essential Functions
  • Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair of campus facilities in trades, including painting, carpentry, masonry, concrete, and sheetrock installation independently or under the technical direction of a journey level position.
  • Under technical direction journey-level positions, perform work associated with assigned small-scale remodel projects.
  • Install and work from scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, and other platforms.
  • Maintain and comply with safety standards for the maintenance and construction trades.
  • Complete general maintenance work orders, such as painting, install shelving, white boards, chalk boards, bulletin boards, campus art, etc.
  • Prepare and clean surfaces by use of sandpaper, burners, scrapers, sanding machines, dusters, power washers, power sanders, and paint removers.
  • Drive service vehicles, as required; load and unload materials and supplies.
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment, such as forklifts, tractor, man lifts, etc. as required.
  • Attend meetings and training courses as assigned.
  • Assist other Facilities departments and related staff when requested.
  • Work extended or overtime hours for storm clean up and/or other emergency conditions.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Additional Duties
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Skill and ability to perform sub journey construction, maintenance, inspection, installation, and repair in painting, carpentry, masonry, concrete and sheetrock installation.
  • Skill and ability to use the tools, equipment, and instruments associated with assigned tasks.
  • Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of building trades.
  • Skill and ability to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment commonly used for construction and grounds tasks.
  • Ability to receive hands on training with associated tools, equipment, and safety precautions.
  • Skill and ability to follow and enforce safety standards and practices to ensure compliance with federal and state safety rules and laws.
  • Ability to respond to urgent and/or emergency situations.
  • Understanding of the importance of the safety and security of the campus community.
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and have an awareness and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity.
  • Ability to work on scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, and other platforms and at elevated heights.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Physical ability to perform work that includes the ability to lift and move heavy materials up to 80 pounds unaided, push or pull equipment/materials, climb and balance on ladders using equipment, reach, stoop, twist and/or crouch, and perform repetitive motions.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, indoors and outdoors with extreme temperature differences, in confined spaces, and in environments in which dust, noise, and chemicals may be present.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of general work experience in maintenance, construction, or repair work.
Conditions of Employment
  • Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
  • This position is part of a bargaining unit and covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
  • Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  • Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
  • Must be available to work extended or overtime hours, including emergency call back situations.
  • Must meet the eligible driver requirements: 1) Valid U.S. driver's license, 2) 18 years old or older, 3) Two or more years of fully licensed driving experience, and 4) Clean driving record with none of the following within the past 2 years: Any suspension/revocation of license for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, DUI or other vehicle-related felony; or for multiple traffic offenses (2 moving violations/infractions in 12 months/3 moving violations/infractions in 24 months) resulting in a Conditional Status driving record or subsequent suspension/revocation of license.
Benefits
A full state benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; optional deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more information about Evergreen's excellent employee benefits, please view .
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S2024-037
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 04/22/2024
Close Date 05/13/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
1.0 FTE
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
1.0
Required Experience
1+ years
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