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Posted: March 25, 2026 (1 day ago)

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WFSE 4.7 Transfer | Maintenance Mechanic 2 (MM2)

State of Washington

Dept. of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Washington, 98504

Salary

$6,043 - $8,123

per month

Closes

March 28, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a maintenance mechanic at a reentry center in Seattle, where you'll handle repairs and upkeep of buildings and equipment to support people transitioning out of prison.

It's a full-time role with standard weekday hours, focused on keeping facilities running smoothly in a correctional setting.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on repair experience who is reliable, detail-oriented, and already works permanently for the Washington Department of Corrections under the WFSE union.

Key Requirements

  • Permanent employee of the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC)
  • Currently hold permanent status in the Maintenance Mechanic 2 class
  • Represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)
  • Eligible to request a transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Available for full-time work Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility based on unit needs
  • Willing to work at Reynolds Reentry Center in Seattle, WA

Full Job Description


WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity
WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity
Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Reentry - Position #NX02
Reentry Division
Seattle, WA

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has a permanent, full time Maintenance Mechanic 2 opening available within the Reentry Division. Position #NX02 is located at Reynolds Reentry Center in Seattle, WA. Hours of work for this position are Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:
  • You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
  • You are a permanent DOC employee.
  • You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.
  • You are currently in a position represented by WFSE.
How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to docreentryhrsupport@doc1.wa.gov : Please reference the position number(s) and include the following information in your request:
  • Full name
  • Personnel number
  • Current job title and work unit

Note, per the CBA:
  • If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
  • If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.
For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email raven.richman@doc1.wa.gov or give us a call at 360-515-2470.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-washington-5282855