Building Maintenance Mechanic; Maintenance Mechanic - Yakima, WA

Building Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic
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Yakima, WA

The Washington Military Department has an exciting opportunity to join the State Maintenance and Support Services (SMSS) branch within the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) as a journey‑level maintenance mechanic, located in Yakima, WA. Our organization is committed to maintaining safe, functional, and high‑quality facilities that support productivity and comfort for all occupants. We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and detail‑oriented individual who takes pride in delivering reliable journey‑level maintenance services.

Reporting to the Maintenance Mechanic 4 for the Yakima Region of the SMSS branch, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that CFMO‑related building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are properly maintained and operating efficiently.

This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day‑to‑day work supports activities that truly make a difference.

Whether that’s partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top‑notch talent or supporting at‑risk kids at our Washington Youth Challenge Academy – the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Journey‑level work in the completion of assigned repair, restoration, and replacement efforts.

• Maintenance and repair efforts via work orders as assigned.

Journey‑level work in the completion of assigned non‑repair efforts.

• Non‑repair and non‑maintenance efforts via work orders as requested by customers (e.g., whiteboards, moving furniture, inspecting facilities, etc.).

Journey‑level work in the completion of assigned preventative maintenance efforts.

• Preventative maintenance assignments for mechanical, electrical and/or structural items.

Assists grounds and custodial crews as assigned.

• Perform grounds efforts (e.g., mowing, edging, and pruning).
• Perform custodial efforts (e.g., cleaning and trash removal).
• Perform snow removal and/or debris removal efforts.

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 1; OR
• High school diploma or GED AND three years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, and/or building repair work.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building and maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and work safety requirements/programs.

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies to:

• Perform journey level work in all types of building maintenance.
• Read plans and blueprints.
• Effectively layout and perform all types of building maintenance and construction installation, alteration, and repairs.
• Perform basic grounds and custodial services.
• Utilizing Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

Background Investigation:
Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in order to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret‑level security clearance. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can…