This is an on-site/in-person, project position funded through July 2025.

Facility Maintenance Technician

We're seeking a skilled Facility Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting the operational integrity of our facility, including laboratory and support areas. Your work will ensure the seamless functioning of our equipment, systems, and infrastructure, enabling us to provide timely services to our clients and internal departments.

As a vital part of our team, you'll contribute directly to our mission by ensuring a safe and efficient working environment for our employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors.

This position is classified internally as a Maintenance Mechanic 2 (MM2)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain repair list and repair facility systems.
• Coordinate work impacts with staff, to minimize disruptions, and maintain transparency.
• Complete work orders for carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks.
• Coordinate project work for contractors and ensure completion.
• Clean various areas of the building and grounds.
• Respond to work orders for restroom maintenance issues, room setups, and furniture moving.
• Perform planned maintenance tasks on various equipment.
• Maintain building plumbing, electrical, mechanical, steam, chiller water systems, HVAC systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, fire systems, gas meter calibration, safety shower and eyewashes, CCTV, and security systems.
• Use electronic, digital analytic tools, computer analysis, and data for diagnostics and solutions.
• Monitor building automation and Siemens, and Alerton systems.
• Verify asset documentation and work with surplus management for organization and shipment.
• Maintain asset inventory on Computerized Maintenance Management System, Excel, and Word documents.
• Initiate procurement requests by researching part numbers, costs, and/or vendor information.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience performing a variety of building and/or laboratory maintenance duties.
• Experience performing preventive Mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating mechanical and diagnostic tools.
• Experience in maintaining repair lists, completing work orders, and documenting maintenance activities.

Preferred Experience and Desired Qualifications:

• HVAC Certification
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or trade program in electrical engineering, maintenance, or similar trade program.
• Completion of a workplace safety certification
• Experience working in a health services or laboratory environment.
• Experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic and steam equipment.
• A demonstrated understanding of safety regulations and protocols related to building maintenance, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors.

Our ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following interpersonal skills and competencies:

• Cultural humility by embracing diverse perspectives and honoring various cultures. 
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, removing barriers, championing social justice, and fostering a sense of belonging. 
• Using an outward mindset to fuel impactful contributions and blending your personal expertise with collaborative achievements. 
• Problem-solving and crafting effective solutions while communicating clearly across different mediums. 
• Dedication to customer service and navigating diverse interactions to build strong organizational relationships. 
• Your technical competence should shine, making you an invaluable asset to our team!

Location 

This is an in-person position. You will work onsite at the Washington State Public Health Laboratory (PHL) located in Shoreline, WA.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting .

About Us

The PHL: Empowering Health and Protecting Communities!

The Washington State Public Health Laboratories (PHL) provides essential support to local health jurisdictions and healthcare providers in disease monitoring and outbreak response. Serving as the reference laboratory, PHL identifies rare diseases such as Rabies, Hantavirus, and West Nile virus, along with analyzing clinical samples for statewide outbreaks and shellfish contamination. With a focus on public health, PHL plays a critical role in safeguarding communities and addressing potential health threats.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our for the future of Washington health.

Application Directions:

• The hiring manager WILL NOT review additional supplemental attachments. DO NOT attach or submit the following:
  1. Please REMOVE personal photos before attaching resume and/or cover letter.
  2. Transcripts
  3. Certifications or Diplomas
  4. Projects or Portfolios
  5. Letters of Recommendation

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must 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 remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:  We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.  

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Representation: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.     

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Shawnelle Goalder at .  For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at . Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.  

Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.

Conditions of Employment:

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

Job Setting and Hazards: 

• You'll be working in the lab onsite
• Expect to move around a lot, going through buildings and outdoor areas. You may need to climb ladders taller than 10 feet. You'll also handle heavy equipment, over 50 pounds.
• You’ll outdoor work in all kinds of weather, dealing with things like ice and snow removal, floods, and roof work, even when it's really hot, cold, or wet.
• You'll also work with machinery and do some minor electrical tasks.
• In the lab, you'll work with equipment like fume hoods and biosafety cabinets, as well as fuels and chemicals.
• You'll need to wear a respirator and work in a highly controlled lab environment, called biosafety level 3.

Schedule: 

Travel: 

• Occasionally, you'll travel within the state. When you travel for work, you might go alone or with someone else, and you might stay overnight, either in-state or out-of-state.
• If you're driving for work, you need to be legally allowed to drive a state or privately-owned vehicle, or you can use alternative transportation provided by the state.

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