Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 29, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
626K-YN_CS_NPS - Maintenance Mechanic 2Business Title:
Maintenance Mechanic 2Employee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Maintenance Mechanic 2 for Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC), you are responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of facility systems, including structural components, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, steam systems, and greenhouse operations. You troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, conduct routine inspections, and support construction and renovation projects. You also provide backup operation, maintenance, and repair for water, septic, and boiler systems to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. In this role, you operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, and landscaping machinery for material handling, excavation, and grounds restoration. This position requires strong technical skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage projects while adhering to safety protocols.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $5,011 to $5,812 | Range 48G 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; OR equivalent education/experience.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work outside in all types of weather.
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.
Understanding of construction and industrial safety.
Understanding of building construction materials and methods.
Understanding of plumbing including threaded pipe assembly, PVC piping systems, copper piping soldering and crimping.
Ability to become forklift certified within two months of hire.
Ability to read and understand technical documents, installation instructions and blueprints.
Ability to use measuring and layout tools.
Ability to maintain accurate records including inspection logs, complete work orders etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a research or higher education facility.
Experience with large onsite septic systems.
Experience with potable water systems requirements, including testing/inspections and maintenance procedures.
Experience with boiler operations, maintenance and safety protocols.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)
Location: Prosser, Washington
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 timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington 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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