Maintenance Mechanic 2

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses.   In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.  

 To grow our workforce, we are seeking creative, collaborative faculty who are reflective of the diverse community we serve. Tacoma Community College is a public Associate- and Bachelor’s-granting institution that serves a student-body of approximately 10,000 students.  Our students are 48% students of color, 60% female, and have a median age of 26.  We embrace our identity as a community college.   Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion, and community success.   According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty.  

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and the LGBTQIA2 community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others.
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community.
• Have experience teaching or doing research in Native/Indigenous communities.
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting.
• Care deeply about student success.
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Reflect the diversity of our community.

Focus and Scope:
The main campus of Tacoma Community College is located on a 150-acre site upon which twenty-eight buildings with a composite area exceeding 484,000 square feet. The college also occupies one satellite campus requiring support and maintenance activities.  In addition, the college owns the equipment and vehicles necessary to support campus activities.  

Positions Overview:
The Maintenance Mechanic 2 will perform skilled work in the operation, preventative maintenance, general maintenance, repair, remodeling, grounds, machinery, facilities, and equipment owned by the college. The position will perform preventative maintenance, general maintenance, operation, and repair of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and structural systems of buildings and utility distribution. The position will also perform preventative and general maintenance on windows, doors, screens, floors, painted surfaces, and other maintenance areas. This position also assists other departments with major event setup as needed. This position is responsible for providing the expertise necessary to maintain a satisfactory facility environment to support activities throughout the institution. This position requires that the incumbent be available daily while classes are in session to respond to requirements involving the college’s electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems.  

The incumbent must be familiar with standard personal safety requirements and equipment used in processes common to building maintenance work. The incumbent will be expected to use a wide range of hand and power tools, and operate industrial building maintenance machinery, and trucks. The responsibilities and activities described above are a portion of the duties assigned and are based on the needs and priorities established by the College. Therefore, variations to scheduled duties may occur at any time dependent upon specific circumstances and as directed by the Supervisor.

This recruitment is for two positions, a full-time and full-time temporary position.

• Performs diagnostic, skilled repair and installation to campus building systems and equipment;
• Performs operational checks and preventative maintenance to buildings, mechanical equipment and systems; including, but not limited to, filter changes, lubricating/greasing motors & pumps, replacing belts, etc.
• Installs, modifies, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance to interior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, buzzer and bell circuits, heating and power circuits; including, but not limited to, re-lamping/retro-fitting light fixtures for LED bulbs, replacing electrical outlets/light switches, maintaining/replacing battery back-up/emergency lighting systems.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs; including, but not limited to, repairing/replacing faucets, unclogging pipes, replacing hot water heaters, and installing new plumbing fixtures.
• Performs & Assists with office moves and installation of furniture and wall hangings.
• Performs repainting of spaces and parking lots.
• Performs drywall repairs and replacement, including, but not limited to, ceiling tiles.
• Installs, modifies, and constructs cabinets and countertops.
• Drives service trucks as required; loads and unloads materials and supplies.
• Provides response, assessment, and appropriate remedial action or referral for electrical, HVAC and mechanical systems-related trouble calls.
• Provides response, assessment, and appropriate remedial action or referral for general radio trouble calls. 
• Provides response, support, and appropriate action to off-hour emergency calls and suspended operations.
• Identifies life safety and health issues and provide remedial action or referral to appropriate individual.
• Participates in college functions and meetings.
• Performs rooftop maintenance and cleaning, cleaning of debris, and assist the grounds crew clearing pathways, roadways and stairways of snow and ice, etc. and perform work by using ladders, crawling, bending over, stooping, twisting, lifting, and digging.
• Assists other departments with major event setup as needed.
• Performs other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Maintains material and supplies stock levels.
• Performs maintenance tasks during inclement weather. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent. 
• Four years of full-time equivalent experience as a painter OR parking lot striper, drywall taper & finisher, AND carpentry, or applicable work experience in a commercial setting OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in commercial painting, drywall and carpentry work;
• Working knowledge of drywall repair and related work.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry.
• Working knowledge of operating parking lot striping equipment and interior/exterior painting preparation and procedures.
• 4 years of full-time equivalent experience as an electrician or applicable work experience in a commercial setting OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in commercial electrical work;
• Working knowledge of plumbing and related fixtures.
• Working knowledge of basic HVAC maintenance.

 Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• This position serves as essential personnel during emergency situations or inclement weather.
• Capable of moving or relocating items up to 50 pounds, ability/willingness to work at heights (including those above 10 feet) and in confined spaces and ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, bending, lifting, pulling, and kneeling.
• Ability to work effectively for extended periods during inclement weather, perform rooftop maintenance, rooftop cleaning of debris, assist grounds crew clearing pathways, roadways, and stairways of snow, ice, etc.

Duties of the position require knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to proactively build positive relationships, foster team unity at all levels of the college, and strive for positive interactions with individuals across the campus; 
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff;
• Engaging in critical self-reflection and growth; openness to feedback, change, and professional development;
• Skill in building and maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction;
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Identify and understand issues, challenges, and learning opportunities; be proactive and strategic with solutions; 
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment;
• Communicate promptly and responsively to the needs of the department and college community; including communicating with supervisor, end customer and customer’s manager about work order status.
• Maintain established standards of work, customer response and professional conduct in performance of the position duties;
• Knowledge and experience of building and equipment maintenance;
• Manage personal time and projects wisely; set priorities, make appropriate decisions to complete assigned tasks and solve problems efficiently and in a timely manner, including closing out projects in MegaMation;
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• An understanding and willingness to follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Effectively carry out work processes to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• Ability to move or relocate items up to 50 pounds, ability/willingness to work at heights (including those above 10 feet) and in confined spaces and ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, bending, lifting, pulling, and kneeling;
• Ability to work effectively for extended periods, including during inclement weather;

Complete application packages must include the following: (Packages received that do not contain all of these materials will not be considered by the screening committee.)

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume 
3. Cover letter - In your cover letter, describe how your background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. 

 Terms of Employment
These are full-time classified positions. The work schedule is Schedule is Monday -Thursday 6:30am-5:00pm or Tuesday -Friday 6:30am-5:00pm depending on the needs of the college.  Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs and some evening hours may be required. This position may serve as essential personnel during emergency situations or inclement weather. The salary range for this position is $4,740.00 - $5,501.00 per month, DOE/DOQ. Must be available in the evenings and weekends as needed. The summer schedule may vary to four 10-hour days. Office location is Building 18 on the TCC main campus. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/. A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a membership fee is available anytime upon employment. The layoff unit for this position is “All Other WFSE Classified”. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency. 

Salary : $56,880 - $66,012