Maintenance Mechanic 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 5, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

626J-YY_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 1

Business Title:

Maintenance Mechanic 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to be part of a team that keeps vital systems running smoothly? As aMaintenance Mechanic 1, you’ll play a key role in supporting the operations of our Facilities Services Steam Plants.

In this hands-on role,you’ll work under the guidance of experienced trades professionalsto learn and grow your skills while helping maintain and operate essential equipment.You’ll be involved in the daily upkeep and repair of systemsthat include:

• High-pressure boilers

• Electrical generators

• Water treatment systems

• Condensate distribution equipment

• Pumps and air compressors

• Steam line components

• Computer-controlled plant operations

You’ll be part of a team that values safety, precision, and reliability, and you’ll gain valuable experience working with complex mechanical systems. If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and learning from seasoned professionals, this is a great opportunity to build your career in facilities maintenance.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time(100% FTE) position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,653 to $5,398 | Range 45G (Steps G - M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed 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.

• Must be able to work a rotating shift as necessary based on Plant operational needs.​

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid drivers license.

• ​ Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year, a Boiler Operator, 3rd Class or higher license from the City of Spokane or the National Institute of Uniform Licensing Engineers. ​​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the last five (5) years as a boiler operator or mechanic in a steam plant utilizing a computer operated, distributed control system.

WSU Mission:

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman):

Facilities Services’ primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Working at WSU:

As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.

The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow Employee Types and Benefits.

Area/College: Facilities Services
Department Name: Facilities Services, Operations
Location: Pullman WA 99164

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.

1) Resume

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
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.

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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

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