Facilities Maintenance Specialist (MM3)

Full Job Description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence.

Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.

In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Maintenance Mechanic 3 to join the Northwest Region Facilities department in Shoreline, WA.

This journey-level position supports preventive and corrective maintenance programs by performing skilled work across multiple trades, including mechanical and electrical repairs, building retrofits, and facility system maintenance.

The role is responsible for coordinating materials, completing required documentation, and ensuring job safety within established work parameters, while working independently or alongside other trades staff.

Work performed in this role supports safe and efficient facility operations that directly contribute to WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options for the public.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate mechanical and facilities maintenance expertise, strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of building systems and equipment, and the ability to communicate effectively while working in a highly technical environment.

What to Expect

Standard business hours for this position are Tuesday- Friday, 40 hours a week, but the incumbent may be expected to occasionally work scheduled and unscheduled overtime or be called in for emergency situations.

Time may be split between the office, mechanical spaces, and field locations. This position may travel within the region on per-diem and stay out of town for overnight periods when necessary.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist will:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, including skilled mechanical and electrical repairs, building retrofits, and facility system maintenance.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire, interior, and exterior systems and fixtures to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Conduct equipment checks, change filters, clean equipment, verify efficient operation, and document discrepancies and services performed.
• Operate a service vehicle to travel between multiple work sites and transport tools and materials needed to perform assigned duties.
• Receive and complete service requests, communicate with supervisors and customers, attend safety meetings, complete required training, and support daily maintenance operations.
• Handle operational support activities, including purchasing parts and supplies, maintaining records, entering work updates, and managing paperwork and scheduling in the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) program.
• Organize and maintain work areas, vehicles, and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Perform landscape and grounds maintenance, including snow removal, debris clearing, drain maintenance, and operation of irrigation and grounds equipment.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Technical Expertise: Experience in commercial building maintenance or construction trade. Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and plans. Experience contributing to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect and equal opportunity.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above competencies, the following are also required:

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to operate and work a motor vehicle, trailers, scissor lift, forklifts and man lifts.
• Ability to work from a ladder over 10 feet.
• Ability to travel within the region and work out of town overnight to visit sites and perform assigned duties.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to work in hazardous conditions, loud noise, heat, cold, high voltage electricity, elevations and confined spaces.
• Ability to transport 50 pounds regularly and over 50 pounds rarely, usually with mechanical or other assistance.
• Ability to determine proper PPE requirements for any given activity and use it consistently.
• Ability to evaluate the conditions of the building envelope, environmental and automation systems and equipment.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Certification: Building Operator certification (level one).

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County and additional 10% assignment pay.

In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.

• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary.

Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account.

This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).

For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.Contact UsFor inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Daisha.Jordan@wsdot.wa.gov .

Please be sure to reference 26DOT-NWR-10049e in the subject line.