DSHS FTAA Lead Maintenance Mechanic; Fire Alarm Technician

Maintenance Mechanic 3 (Lead Maintenance Mechanic Fire Alarm Technician)

Join our team at Western State Hospital, an adult psychiatric hospital, where you’ll guide others and ensure our facilities operate at their best.

• Maintenance and repairs in life safety, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Fire alarm testing and maintenance.
• Fire suppression testing and maintenance (fire sprinklers, stand pipes, fire extinguishers).
• Lead team workflow, guide safety policies and procedures, and assist staff with operational procedures.
• Install and maintain plumbing, electrical, and mechanical fixtures; repair air conditioning, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, gates, and hydrants.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on all types of mechanical equipment.
• Emergency lighting testing.
• Minor appliance repairs.
• Develop solutions to repair and maintenance issues.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches.

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade and one year of experience as a journey-level worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work. (Experience in a trade may substitute for an apprenticeship).

NICET Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems certification.

Apply today and bring your hands‑on expertise to a role that values your craftsmanship.

If you have questions about the application process, email anthony.distefano.gov and reference job number 00338.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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