What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic 2 position at Seattle Colleges?
Opportunity Description
North Seattle College is looking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic 2 in the Facilities and Plant Operations department.
Salary Range for this position is 59,724 - $67,668 annually (DOE)
Application and required materials must be submitted online. Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin May 5th, 2025.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic II will be responsible for maintaining our campus infrastructure using our megamations maintenance program including but not limited to; preventive maintenance (Pm¿s) on various HVAC equipment, light remodeling projects, and work orders generated by staff and faculty including interior and exterior areas of our campus.
This position is a governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:
Application Procedures
Notice To Applicants
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
What You Will Be Working On
What You Bring As a Candidate
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .
Physical Setting
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance .
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
North Seattle College is looking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic 2 in the Facilities and Plant Operations department.
Salary Range for this position is 59,724 - $67,668 annually (DOE)
Application and required materials must be submitted online. Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin May 5th, 2025.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic II will be responsible for maintaining our campus infrastructure using our megamations maintenance program including but not limited to; preventive maintenance (Pm¿s) on various HVAC equipment, light remodeling projects, and work orders generated by staff and faculty including interior and exterior areas of our campus.
This position is a governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Promotional Opportunities
- Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Transportation benefits
- Tuition Waivers
- PEBB Wellness Plan
- Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Application Procedures
- Attached current Resume
- Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
Notice To Applicants
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
What You Will Be Working On
- Must have the skills and experience to maintain & repair various HVAC related equipment, such as replacing brushes, bearings, belts, filters, fans, motors, flame ignitors, and coil cleanings.
- Must have experience in, plumbing, electrical, lighting, drywall repair, painting, and light remodeling projects.
- Must be willing to work in confined spaces, or outside in hot/cold and inclement weather.
- Must be comfortable working above ground level using a ladder, scissor lift, boom lift
- Must be Able to read and research O&M manuals, understand blueprints & follow written instruction.
- Responsible for prioritizing work orders and completing them by writing details of the work performed and the time and materials used to complete the task safely.
- Assist our lock shop by working on door hardware such as hinges, striker plates, handles/lever sets, panic/crash bars, aligning door frames or mullions. May include issuing keys, repining cores and cutting keys if directed by supervisor.
- Assist rentals with moving various office furniture i.e.; tables, desks, file cabinets, book cases, folding tables and chairs.
- Assist with accepting deliveries and or moving freight using fork lifts, pallet jacks, flat bed or electric carts.
- Assist with any grounds needs as a second person helper but can also work independently as needed.
- Helps with snow removal using various tools such as snow shovel, snow blower, snow plow. Assist with spreading ice melt after walkways and or roads are cleared
- Participates and follows all safety related trainings/sessions with other maintenance mechanics and or Ground & nursery specialist as required per OSHA, WISHA and L&I requirements.
- Other Duties as assigned.
What You Bring As a Candidate
- Must have a current WA state drivers license.
- Must have a forklift certification or obtain within 6 months of hire..
- Must be able to lift and carry 25lbs and have the physical strength to perform the essential functions listed above
- Must be able to read and write; understand and carry out instructions.
- Must be able to work in cold or hot weather, tight or confined spaces.
- Must have two years of experience as a maintenance mechanic 1 or equivalent experience.
- Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .
Physical Setting
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
- Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
- Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis
- Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance .
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
Salary : $59,724 - $67,668
