Maintenance Mechanic 3

Posting number: 2026-07450

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: FTAA

Job classification: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

DSHS OHBH – Maintenance Mechanic 3 Join our team at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health in Tukwila! As a Maintenance Mechanic 3 within the Maintenance & Operations Division (MOD), you’ll play an important role in keeping buildings, facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems safe, functional, and well maintained. This position performs skilled work across multiple trades, with an opportunity to apply expertise in areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, HVAC, and mechanical repair. Your work will directly support a safe and reliable 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, mechanical equipment, machinery, and related systems.
• Apply knowledge and skills across multiple trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, machinist work, and HVAC.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building fixtures, including pipes, valves, drains, basins, faucets, thermostats, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on a variety of equipment and systems, including HVAC, steam, laundry, kitchen, hospital, and laboratory equipment.
• Inspect and monitor building systems, safety and fire protection equipment, and environmental controls to ensure they remain in satisfactory operating condition and comply with applicable codes.
• Repair and maintain building components and grounds equipment, including doors, windows, screens, floors, painted surfaces, lawn equipment, and other facility-related items.
• Respond to service requests, troubleshoot maintenance problems, operate hand and power tools, document work and materials in the Asset Planner system, and perform Maintenance Mechanic 2 duties as needed.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge and skill in building maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction.
• Knowledge of multiple skilled trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, welding, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify appropriate repair solutions, and perform preventive and emergency maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices, fire codes, building codes, and procedures for maintaining safe and compliant facilities.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and grounds maintenance equipment while accurately documenting work performed.

Who should apply?
We are searching for professionals who have:

• Completed a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade
  AND
• One year of experience as a journey-level worker performing building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
  OR
• Three years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 2 or equivalent journey-level trade experience.

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 #07450.

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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