Maintenance Mechanic 1, Facilities Operations, Vancouver Campus
The Opportunity
Have experience in maintenance, construction, or repair work? Consider our Maintenance Mechanic 1 position at Washington State University Vancouver.
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform a wide variety of maintenance functions required to maintain university buildings. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and sub journey work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, mechanical facilities and equipment. You will inspect, provide preventative maintenance, repairs and alterations to support the students, faculty and staff of WSU Vancouver. You may also serve as a subject matter expert with coworkers or represent the university to vendors. This position may be eligible for standby pay, which is additional pay for employees required to be immediately available for duty in accordance with OFM and WAC 357-28-205.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
35% Electrical Work
35% Mechanical Work
10% Plumbing
5% Carpentry
5% Equipment Operation
5% Design, estimate, plan, acquire, and lead
5% Other duties as assigned.
Last Day Applications will be Accepted: July 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.
Monthly Salary: $4,517 to $4,865 | Range 44G, Steps G to J | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent and two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work; OR equivalent education/experience.
A valid driver’s license may be required with the ability to meet requirements in accordance with SPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating motorized equipment such as tractors and lifts.
- Experience operating a forklift or ability to obtain a forklift certification within 9 months of hire.
About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.
As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.
Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name: Facilities Operations
Department Link: https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/facilities-operations
City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98686
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
- Resume
- A cover letter
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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Background Check
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
