Maintenance Mechanic

Position: Maintenance Mechanic 3
** Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
** March 22, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
** Available Title(s):
** 626L-YN CS NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 3
** Business

Title:

** Maintenance Mechanic 3
** Employee Type:
** Classified
* * Position Details:
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* The Opportunity:

** The
** Maintenance Mechanic 3** (MM3) for University Recreation (UREC) is a senior-level, skilled trades position responsible for advanced maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of high-use recreation facilities and specialized systems. This position performs journey-level and lead-level work in multiple trades and provides technical leadership to support safe, reliable, and continuous operation of UREC facilities.

The position supports complex building systems including aquatic systems, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, and plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, life-safety systems, and customer service in a high-traffic environment.
** Additional Information:
** This is a
** full-time** (100**%
** FTE),
** permanent
* * position. This position is overtime
** eligible.*
* ** Monthly Salary:**$5,398 to $6,259 | Range 51 (Steps G-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with .
In accordance with , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

** Benefits:
** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the  and .
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High school graduation and four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade and one year of journey-level experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work or equivalent education/experience.
* Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent training and experience in building maintenance or skilled trades.
* Journey-level experience performing skilled work in multiple trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
* Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair complex building and mechanical systems.
* Ability to lead and provide technical guidance to other maintenance staff.
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience maintaining aquatic and pool systems in a regulated environment.
* Experience working in high-occupancy or public-use facilities such as recreation centers, athletic facilities, or similar environments.
* Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably AiM.
* Strong communication and customer service skills.
** Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship    
** About Department/College/Area/ Campus:
**** Area/College:
** Student Affairs
** Department Name:
** Auxiliary Facilities Services
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* Location:

** Pullman, WA
** Application Instructions:
** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
* ** External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
* ** Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
* Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload…