Maintenance Mechanic 1 (MM1) - Chehalis

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

Job Class: Maintenance Mechanic 1 (MM1)
Location: Chehalis, WA
Closes: Friday, October 30, 2026
Salary: $56,952 - $66,072 Yearly. The indicated rate does not include a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Maintenance Mechanic 1 to join our team to perform a variety of skilled trades.

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The Opportunity:

We need your trades experience to perform a variety of semi-skilled sub-journey work at Green Hill School. You will work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, alterations, and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. If you have a background in one of these skills, come join us at DCYF and put your strengths to use at Green Hill School.

Some of what you will do:

• Perform minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical, and machinist work.
• Perform skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, steam fitting, electrical mechanical, and machinist work under the direction of a journey-level tradesperson.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Operate mowers and grounds equipment, and vehicles for transporting supplies and equipment.

Minimum qualifications:

Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
A current Washington State driver’s license.

AND

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Knowledge of practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades; safety precautions.
• Ability to work from verbal descriptions, blueprints, construction drawings, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete the assigned job.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: .

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.