Job Description

Posting number: 2026-07455

Department: Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Division: Washington Veterans Home

Job classification: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Maintenance Mechanic 1

Full-Time, Permanent

Washington Veterans Home

Are you drawn to giving back to Veterans, in their time of need for support, who’ve given so much for our country? Here is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door as a State Worker and Join our team at the Washington Veterans Home and use your skills in general maintenance and repair to keep our facility safe, beautiful, and enjoyable for our Veteran residents!

We are now hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic 1, in a Full-Time, Permanent role to perform mechanical and facility repairs, grounds maintenance (to include lawn care, landscaping, and watering of grounds), carpentry and plumbing work, and more!

Please note: The schedule work hours will be 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Incumbent may be expected to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs and can be at times asked to work beyond 4:00 pm, to support unique circumstances, and to meet the business needs of the home. This position is not eligible for telework.

Working knowledge of skills in fields such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, and machinist work is preferred in applicants for the maintenance of our long-term care facility and grounds.

Our honored residents notice and often say they highly value the work that goes into making this campus the best place they can imagine being at this time in their lives. Coming to work here every day is inspiring. If you are ready to join our team and help us continue to fulfill our mission of "Serving Those Who Served," apply today!

*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

Examples of duties

Some of what you'll do:

• Perform maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical, mechanical and structural systems of buildings and utility distribution.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers, and other equipment as needed.
• Perform minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, and kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Operate automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.
• Mow, irrigate, fertilize, and maintain lawns.
• Use a variety of manual tools and equipment such as weed trimmers, backpack blowers, light tractors, and lawn mowers.
• Plant, transplant, trim, and water plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and Maintenance Mechanic 2 and 3.
• Move furniture and equipment for various departments and physical plant shops.
• Assist with phones, TVs, medical equipment, or other electronics as needed.
• And more!

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work, or equivalent education/experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Experience must be relevant to the position.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Agency Required Competencies for all positions:
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired:

• Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment, including low-voltage systems, controls, wiring, switches, motors, sensors, and related components.
• Experience with 3D printers, CAD or modeling software, additive manufacturing, or fabrication of custom parts and repair solutions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in using new technology to diagnose problems, fabricate components, and improve facility maintenance operations.
• Ability to use appropriate tools.
• Ability to diagnose and repair structures to maintain usability.
• Ability to read commercial blueprints and apply building codes through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. 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 position.
• Must be able to perform moderately heavy physical effort for some tasks such as moving furniture, equipment, etc. Incumbent must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and may push/pull/carry objects weighing over 60 lbs.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work with continuous standing and walking; frequent lifting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending; repetitive motion of hands and arms and gripping with hands.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
• Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, successfully complete employee orientation and other required training.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Supplemental information

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Application Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.