WDVA Maintenance Mechanic 1, Full-Time, Non-Perm, Washington Veterans Home

Are you drawn to giving back to Veterans, in their time of need for support, who’ve given so much for our country?

Here is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door as a State Worker and Join our team at the Washington Veterans Home and use your skills in general maintenance and repair to keep our facility safe, beautiful, and enjoyable for our Veteran residents!

We are hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic 1, in a Non-Permanent role to perform mechanical and facility repairs, grounds maintenance (to include lawn care, landscaping, and watering of grounds), carpentry and plumbing work, and more!

Working knowledge of skills in fields such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, and machinist work is preferred in applicants for the maintenance of our long-term care facility and grounds.

Our honored residents notice and often say they highly value the work that goes into making this campus the best place they can imagine being at this time in their lives.

Coming to work here every day is inspiring. If you are ready to join our team and help us continue to fulfill our mission of "Serving Those Who Served," apply today!

• Perform maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical, mechanical and structural systems of buildings and utility distribution.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers, and other equipment as needed.
• Perform minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, and kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Operate automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.
• Mow, irrigate, fertilize, and maintain lawns.
• Use a variety of manual tools and equipment such as weed trimmers, backpack blowers, light tractors, and lawn mowers.
• Plant, transplant, trim, and water plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and Maintenance Mechanic 2 and 3.
• Move furniture and equipment for various departments and physical plant shops.
• Assist with phones, TVs, medical equipment, or other electronics as needed.
• And more!

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work, or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Ability to use appropriate tools.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to diagnose and repair structures in to maintain usability.
• Ability to read commercial blueprints and apply building codes through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.

Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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Application Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position.

Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application: 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.

Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency.

Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.

It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183.

TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.