Maintenance Mechanic 2

About the Position:

As a Maintenance Worker you will work independently to specifically support, maintain, repair, remodel, and construct the district facilities to include the District Headquarters, Detachment Offices, radio communications tower sites, and commercial truck scales located within District 6. You will be responsible for routine facility maintenance, repairs, most landscaping needs, and at times janitorial cleaning and will provide support to Property Management Facilities Section personnel for District 6 projects as needed. 

About the Division: The Field Operations Bureau - District 6 is situated in the north central part of the state with headquarters in Wenatchee. The district provides service in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, and Okanogan Counties.

Detachments are located in Ellensburg, Moses Lake, Okanogan, and Wenatchee. The Commercial Vehicle Division Port-Of-Entry Facility is located on I-90 near milepost 80, west of Cle Elum.

About the Agency:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, improvements, and/or repairs to District 6 facilities (to include plumbing, minor electrical repairs, carpentry, and concrete projects.
• Maintain and improve the District 6 Headquarters grounds “Lawn and surrounding landscape.”
• Perform janitorial skills including sanitizing restrooms, vacuum and cleaning carpets, maintenance and care of ceramic tile and vinyl flooring.  Use proper recycling methods.
• Complete administrative reports to document work completed, estimate proposed cost, and schedule improvement/repair projects.   Review contracts and work requirements for agency contractors.
• Represent the WSP and deliver professional customer service by positive interaction with customers, vendors, contractors, peers, and other WSP employees.
• Participate in the District Safety Committee to review safety concerns as they relate to the physical facilities within the district.

Work Setting/ Hazards:
Primarily works in an indoor and in outdoor environment performing maintenance and/or janitorial duties.  Position performs manual labor in all weather conditions, including landscaping and general maintenance.

Schedule:
Typical work week will consist of a 40 hour work week.  May be called in off duty for emergencies.

Travel Requirements:
Position travels around the district in all weather conditions.   Occasional statewide travel as directed.

Tools and Equipment:
The district will provide the tools and equipment as deemed necessary to perform the duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. 
• High School graduate or possess a GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb a ladder to access roofs to accomplish inspections, work reviews, as well as to perform maintenance.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
• You must submit a current cover letter, and unofficial transcripts (high school/ GED and/ or college) when you apply.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. 
 
WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.