Maintenance Mechanic - North Bend, WA - Fire Training Academy

Maintenance Mechanic 3 – North Bend, WA – Fire Training Academy

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Mechanic 3 is responsible for vehicle maintenance, inventory control, and asset management at the Washington State Fire Training Academy. The incumbent tracks and maintains vehicles, equipment, and assets to support training operations.

Location:

30 minutes from downtown North Bend, WA at the Washington State Fire Training Academy, 51-acre campus.

• Oversee vehicle, equipment, and asset maintenance, scheduling, preventive care, repairs, vendor coordination, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Perform facility and training systems maintenance to keep campus systems safe and operational.
• Manage inventory to ensure parts and associated services are available.
• Monitor basic operation of water systems.
• Respond to emergencies and special projects, documenting work and outcomes.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted Washington State driver’s license.
• Basic carpentry skills including layout framing and concrete form work.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and safety practices.
• Computer skills for email, time and travel documentation, and work order closure.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds repeatedly, climb ladders, and stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in all types of extreme weather.
• Self‑motivated and able to direct and communicate with others to achieve necessary work assignments.

The Washington State Patrol offers a competitive benefits package including health, retirement, paid leave, staff training, and other compensation benefits.

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage.