Maintenance Mechanic 2

Walla Walla Community College


Salary: $4,740.00 - $5,370.00 Monthly

Job Type:

Job Number: 2026-626K

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Department: BUSINESS SERVICES

Closing: Continuous


Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Description

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a Maintenance Mechanic 2at the Walla Walla campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 27, 2026 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more information

General Responsibilities:
This Maintenance Mechanic 2 position performs journey level duties in the construction, maintenance, inspection, installation, and repair of campus facilities. This position performs a variety of skilled work in trades such as painting, carpentry, masonry, concrete, and sheetrock installation. This position works independently in routine maintenance assignments.

Essential Functions:
Duty: Maintenance and Repair
Tasks include:

• Painting: Prepare surfaces, repair by filling with putty, caulks, fiberglass, or resin and apply paint on exterior and interior walls.
• Sheetrock installation: Make repairs in plaster and sheetrock, tape, and fairing sheetrock seams.
• Carpentry: Prepare and finish or refinish woodwork and cabinets, build interior metal stud walls, hang and finish sheetrock, install wooden and metal framed doors, layout and install carpet squares and floor tiles, layout and build complete structures from plans, etc.
• Electrical: Install outlets, network outlet, troubleshoot electrical problems, change light bulbs, hang whiteboard, televisions and other information technology items.
• Concrete: Form and pour concrete slabs, walkways, footings, stairs, and ADA ramps, layout and build forms to meet specifications; accurately calculate and order required materials (yardage), cut, dismantle, remove, and properly dispose of old concrete, etc.
• Drive service vehicles, as required; load and unload materials and supplies.
• Operate hand tools, power tools and other equipment, such as forklifts, tractor, man lifts, etc. as required.
• Be available for emergency and unanticipated situations regarding all aspects of the campus facilities.

Duty: Administrative Responsibilities
Tasks include:

• Use of computer to electronically conduct research of parts and product manuals; manage email.
• Assist with construction/remodel plan review of upcoming projects or Facility Condition Surveys.
• Complete and close out Work Orders in the CMMS and enter time worked and materials used.

Duty: Safety
Tasks include:

• Contribute to a safe working environment for self, co-workers and the public. Adheres to all Federal, State, Local, and Department safety guidelines, including any concerning chemical applications and disposal. Reports unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor. Attends and participates in safety trainings.

Duty: Other Duties as Assigned

• Additional miscellaneous duties as needed to support department and campus operations or special events.

Competencies

• Physical ability to do required work, operate heavy equipment, service vehicles, climb, kneel, bend, stoop, pull, lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 50 lbs. with the use of hand trucks, dollies and other aids.
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment.
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage work load through changing conditions.
• Desire to work safely and promote a safe work environment.
• Desire to demonstrate excellent customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.
• Must be able to work with high integrity, accountability and be a team player.
• Ability to carefully monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and early detection of problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Required Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Four years' experience working in construction or building maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing painting, flooring and carpentry.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Experience that reflects a strong commitment to customer service.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with electrical, plumbing painting, flooring and carpentry.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.

Conditions/Terms of Employment

This classified position is in a bargaining unit for which WPEA Higher Ed is the exclusive representative.

This position has a typical working environment that will consist of both indoor and outdoor activities, often in inclement weather. Risks include operating tools and machinery, rotating equipment, chemical hazards, and other tools of the trade. Routine assignments also include working at heights and from ladders, and lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand and/or walk up to 10 hours per day. This position requires working with or around machinery and equipment with moving parts. These are typical tools and equipment found in HVAC/Maintenance/Plumbing work. Use of computer is required for some tasks. There will be direct contact with the public, students, and other institutional staff. Must be compliant with safety practices consistent with WISHA.

This is a 40 hour per week position. Mon-Fri 7:00 pm- 3:30 pm unless an alternate scheduled is agreed to and approved by Human Resources. WWCC maintenance staff work a variety of shifts around the clock and must be able to work any days and shifts. Occasional overtime and callbacks may be required. There may be occasional travel to Clarkston campus (and as needed based on equipment outages).

The college has an excellent benefit program including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; and retirement plan. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) unless declined at time of hire. WWCC requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. The college is tobacco free.

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment, and successfully complete a probationary period. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Required Application Materials

This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Online application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

• Answers to two (2) supplemental questions

Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com.

WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.



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