NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
DSHS FTAA Lead Maintenance Mechanic (Fire Alarm Technician)
Pierce County – Lakewood, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Lead Maintenance Mechanic at Western State Hospital, an adult psychiatric hospital. The role focuses on guiding others in ensuring the facilities operate effectively, with responsibilities centered around fire alarm and fire suppression system maintenance and repairs.
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Responsibilities
Maintenance and repairs in life safety, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems
Fire alarm testing and maintenance
Fire suppression testing and maintenance (fire sprinklers, stand pipes, fire extinguishers)
Lead team workflow, guide safety policies and procedures, and assist staff with operational procedures
Install and maintain plumbing, electrical, and mechanical fixtures; repair air conditioning, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, gates, and hydrants
Perform preventative maintenance and repair on all types of mechanical equipment
Emergency lighting testing
Minor appliance repairs
Develop solutions to repair and maintenance issues
Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches
Qualification
Required
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade and one year of experience as a journey-level worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work
A Nicet Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems certification
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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