Equipment Technician 3

Position Title

Equipment Technician 3

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Department

Facilities Management supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

This position is responsible for journey-level inspection, troubleshooting, diagnoses, service, and major and minor mechanical repair on all types of equipment and vehicles used by Facilities Management and Western Washington University. This includes over 200 university fleet vehicles and the repair and maintenance to diesel generators attached to buildings as backup power supplies. The work performed by this position ensures equipment, vehicles and generators are functionally safe and continue to operate at manufacturer specifications. This work includes advising preventative maintenance and repair schedules, operating shop equipment and making recommendations for upgrades/replacements, processing work orders, requisitioning materials and utilizing and documenting inventory.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or possession of a GED Certificate
• Four years of journey-level experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles newer than 1995
• Two years of journey-level experience in performing preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel-powered heavy equipment, motorized outdoor equipment, and/or large, stationary, diesel-powered generators
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on alternative fuel vehicles
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• Fleet Motor Vehicle Emission Testing Certification or the ability to complete training and certification within one year of hire
• Familiarity and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment to perform duties
• Familiarity and ability to operate all power/air tools to perform duties
• Familiarity and ability to operate hand tools to perform duties
• Familiarity and ability to operate single and double post hydraulic lifts for vehicle maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with various computer programs: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), email applications, and internet browsers
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including ability to clearly communicate complex mechanical repair needs to management, users, and operators
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and courtesy in interpersonal interactions with students, staff, faculty, and the general public
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Physically perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using computer applications for routing of work orders
• Experience mounting and balancing tires
• Experience with vehicle and equipment parts inventory

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

$5,219 - $6,047/month depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits Information

Benefits Overview for Classified Positions

Bargaining Unit

This position is part of bargaining unit B and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Washington Federation of State Employees.

Application Instructions

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Closing Date Notes

Position is open until filled

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.