Salary : $73,706.00 – $85,532.00 Annually
Location : King County – Shoreline, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 23DOT-NWR-12848-2
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Northwest Region
Opening Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date: 8/1/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world’s widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT Northwest Region (NWR) is currently seeking a highly skilled journey-level individual to fill the role of Maintenance Mechanic 4 () and join our Facilities Maintenance team in Shoreline. This senior specialist position will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a variety of building systems, with an emphasis on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), energy management and environmental control systems. The appointee of this position is expected to consider personal, co-worker, and public safety as the first and foremost objective during the planning and performance of all activities in connection with work assignments.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Maintenance Mechanic 4 will:
- Perform preventative maintenance and repair of HVAC, EMS, and BAS Systems in regional facilities and on various sites.
- Instruct skilled and semi-skilled workers in performing repairs of HVAC, EMS, and BAS Systems.
- Repair or replace furnaces, control valves, rooftop units, heating units, and other equipment related to building environmental controls.
- Monitor building set points remotely using web enabled monitoring systems to discover abnormalities and energy saving opportunities, making adjustments as necessary.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, plans, manuals, and specifications.
- Safely operate tools, machinery, and equipment, such as hand tools, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and other motor vehicles at heights above 50 feet.
- Operate a service vehicle to visit multiple worksites and transport tools used to perform job functions.
- Work with and around hazardous conditions such as, loud noises, high voltage electricity, high elevations, and confined spaces.
- Supervise other maintenance staff assigned.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Four (4) years of experience as Journeyperson status in HVAC trade.
- EL06 Electrical License or the ability to reactivate expired license prior to hire.
- EPA Class 2 or EPA Universal Refrigeration license within 6 months of employment.
- Ability to work in hazardous conditions such as loud noise, heat, cold, vibrations, high voltage, electricity, elevations, and confined spaces.
- Ability to operate and work from motor vehicles, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and man lifts at heights greater than 50 feet.
- Ability to occasionally work beyond scheduled shift, be on stand-by duty, or be called in for emergency situations.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Graduation from an accredited trade school.
- Experience with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC systems.
- Experience with HVAC controls, including, reading/writing code.
- Experience installing and repairing Honeywell Red Link systems.
- Building operators certification level 1.
- Blueprint reading experience.
- Experienced equipment operator.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
- The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions stationed in King County, and a general wage increase of 4% effective on July 1, 2023.
- The salary listed for this position also includes an additional Assignment Pay of 10%.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.
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How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the “APPLY” button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, O. Dietrich, at Please be sure to reference 23DOT-NWR-12848e-2 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Do you have a valid Driver’s License?
- Yes
- No
02
Please select the response that best describes the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Other technical or vocational degree
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree or higher
- None of the above
03
Please list the highest level of education you have completed, as well as any other academic and/or professional development course you have completed.
04
Please select the response that best describes your total years of experience with Journeyperson status in the HVAC trade:
- I have over seven (7) years of this experience.
- I have 6 – 7 years of this experience.
- I have 5 – 6 years of this experience.
- I have 4 – 5 years of this experience.
- I have less than four (4) years of this experience.
05
Please describe your experience with Journeyperson status in the HVAC trade. If you do not have said experience, please type ‘N/A.’
06
Do you have experience with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC systems?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have experience with HVAC controls, including, reading/writing code?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have experience installing and repairing Honeywell Red Link systems?
- Yes
- No
09
Please select the certification(s) and/or license(s) you have. (Check all that apply)
- Building operators certification level 1
- EPA Class 2 Refrigeration license
- EPA Universal Refrigeration license
- EL06 Electrical License
- I have an expired EL06 Electrical License, but I will be able to reactivate it prior to hire.
- Other relevant certification or license
- None of the above
10
If you selected ‘other relevant certificate or license’ for the previous question, please list them below. Otherwise, type ‘N/A.’
11
This position requires the ability to work at heights greater than 50ft. Are you able and willing to perform this essential job function?
- Yes
- No
12
This position requires the ability to work in hazardous conditions such as loud noise, heat, cold, vibrations, high voltage, electricity, elevations, and confined spaces. Are you able and willing to perform this essential job function?
- Yes
- No
13
This position requires the ability to occasionally work beyond scheduled shift, be on stand-by duty, or be called in for emergency situations. Are you able and willing to perform this essential job function?
- Yes
- No
14
How did you learn of this employment opportunity?
- Indeed
- Direct Email Notification
- WSDOT social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
- Career Fair
- Monster
- WorkSource
- Handshake
- AASHTO
- NACTO
- COMTO
- APWA
- “NOW HIRING” banner/sign
- Radio advertisement
- WSDOT Employment Site
- Careers.wa.gov
- governmentjobs.com
- Other (specify below)
15
If you selected ‘Other’ on the previous question, please specify how you learned of this employment opportunity in the space provided:
Required Question