Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 15, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions for more details.
Available Title(s):
626L-YN_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 3
Business Title:
Maintenance Mechanic 3
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Maintenance Mechanic 3, you will support the mission of Student Affairs by planning, coordinating and performing routine and emergency maintenance. This includes repairs to facilities, equipment, and systems in the $32 million, 80,000 square foot Chinook Student Center. This position will lead work of the Chinook Student Center maintenance & custodial staff.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
$5,398 to $6,259 | Range 51 (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 and four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade and one year of journey-level 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
SPPM 7.10
and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with pumps, motors and electrical.
Experience with building control systems.
Experience maintaining and repairing weight and cardio equipment.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College:
Student Affairs
Department Name:
Auxiliary Facilities Services
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.
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.
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