Maintenance Mechanic 1 Recruitment #2026-6-A 491 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)Location: South Puget Sound Region- Enumclaw, WA - Salary: $4,630.00 - $5,372.00 Monthly. Please note: An additional 5% King County duty station pay has been added to the base salary listed on this announcement. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound (SPS) Region. SPS Region Facilities is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic 1 to join our team. We are a team consisting of four journey & sub-journey maintenance staff who encourage growth, embrace challenges, work hard, and have a lot of fun while doing it. Our ideal candidate is motivated and eager to learn something new. Someone who enjoys variety in their daily duties. You take pride in your work and do things the right way. Someone who can adapt to changes such as emergency repairs and shifting priorities. This position reports to the Region Facility Services Coordinator and is one of three maintenance mechanics on the team. Work is assigned both in writing (via email & Asset Essentials) and verbally. The Maintenance Mechanic positions work and interact with all region staff such as Timber Sales, Wildfire, Forest Crews, and Recreation. South Puget Sound Region Operations works out of the Region Headquarters located in Enumclaw, WA. Our region spans King, Pierce, Kitsap, Mason, Thurston, and parts of Snohomish, Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties. We support 250 Permanent & Seasonal positions. Region Operations provides IT Support, Facilities Services & Maintenance, Fleet, Purchasing, Administration, and Fire Business & Finance. Duties Responsibilities:This position reports to the Region Facility Service Coordinator and schedules and/or provides building maintenance for the region headquarters, twelve work centers, related storage facilities, and other DNR-owned sites. Monitors and coordinates facility projects, including grounds and facility needs. This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled and sub-journey level work and repairs on region facilities, routine facilities maintenance, and warehouse support for the South Puget Sound Region. Incumbent plays an important role in this Region’s ability to support the mission of the Business and Operations Assistant Manager to ensure statewide consistency in implementing cost-effective core business and support functions while developing practical solutions to benefit all DNR programs within the South Puget Sound Region. Qualifications Required Qualifications: You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work to include the following:Hand tool knowledge and skills;Experience and knowledge of power tools. One year of experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically: Outlook, Word, and Excel. Required Competencies: Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed. DNR Core Competencies:Personal Accountability. Value Others. Compassionate Communication. Inspire Others. Commitment to Excellence. Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:The position's assigned duty station is the region headquarters warehouse. The majority (50% ) of work is performed outdoors. Incumbent is expected to work for extended periods outdoors in all weather conditions in the performance of the job duties. These duties include lifting more than 30 lbs. routinely (and 50 lbs. on occasion), bending, twisting, walking, and/or climbing, and working on uneven terrain and surfaces. The majority of travel is within the workday. Overnight travel is minimal. A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/ Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years. Desired Qualifications:These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material. Experience in carpentry, plumbing, welding and metal fabrication, electrical, grounds keeping, and HVAC. Knowledge of governmental purchasing and contracts. Experience with Wildfire Equipment. At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to hiring the best candidate for the job. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please email us at DN - Rrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.