Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
July 20, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
626J-YN_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 1
Business Title:
Maintenance Mechanic 1
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Maintenance Mechanic 1, you will inspect, maintain, repair, and support the operation of Washington State University Athletics facilities, equipment, and grounds. In this role, your primary responsibilities include performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on athletic facilities and support equipment; conducting preventive maintenance inspections; assisting with special maintenance and repair projects; operating tools, vehicles, and equipment; and supporting the maintenance and upkeep of sports turf and grounds.
In this position, you will also support athletic competitions, practices, and special events through the setup, installation, testing, operation, and removal of event-related equipment and infrastructure.
You will provide direction and oversight to student employees assisting with maintenance, facility operations, and event support activities. Your work is performed independently on routine assignments and may require evening and weekend hours to support athletic facility operations and scheduled events.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
$4,746 to $5,506 | 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 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, 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 (2) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work; OR equivalent education/experience.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights and weekends for WSUAthletic games and events dependent.
Experience in planning, directing, and carrying out single and multiple job tasks in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experiencing testing PA systems and scoring systems for proper functioning.
Experience using computer email programs such as Outlook, Gmail, or other similar product.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with other units within the department.
Experience working with and leading students/temp-hourly employees.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/Area:
wsucougars.com/
Area:
Athletics, Intercollegiate
Department Name:
Event & Facility Operations
Location:
Pullman, WA
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
2) Cover Letter
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 hrs@wsu.edu
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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
