Maintenance Mechanic 2

Posting number: 2026-07451

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: FTAA

Job classification: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Automotive, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

DSHS OHBH – Maintenance Mechanic 2 Join our team at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health in Tukwila! As a Maintenance Mechanic 2 within the Maintenance & Operations Division, you’ll perform skilled maintenance, repair, and modification work that helps keep our buildings, facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems safe and operational. You’ll use your knowledge of areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC controls to troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to service needs. Your work is essential to maintaining a safe, functional environment for the people and staff we serve. This position will be primarily stationed at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health in Tukwila, with additional support provided to Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility in Burien, WA.

Some of what you'll do:

• Perform skilled maintenance, repair, remodeling, and modification of buildings, facilities, equipment, machinery, and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems and fixtures, including valves, drains, basins, faucets, air conditioning, laundry, and kitchen equipment.
• Repair and remodel building components, including walls, floors, roofs, furniture, light fixtures, and interior finishes; paint sheetrock and other surfaces as needed.
• Apply working knowledge of multiple trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC controls, to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues.
• Monitor safety and fire protection equipment and follow established safety rules, precautions, and procedures.
• Respond to service requests and take preventive and emergency action to address equipment or building malfunctions.
• Enter work order information into the Asset Planner system to track labor and materials, perform Maintenance Mechanic 1 duties as needed, and complete other assigned work.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge and skill in building maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC controls, and other related mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and perform preventive and emergency repairs safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of safety practices and the ability to monitor and maintain building, equipment, and fire protection systems.

Who should apply?
We are searching for professionals with:

• High school graduation or GED
  AND
• Four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work
  OR
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade.

Additional information:

• Work schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today!
Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #07051.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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