DSHS FTAA Equipment Technician 3

We're looking for an equipment technician to perform journey level inspections, troubleshoot and diagnose, service, and make minor mechanical repairs on all types of equipment used on the facility grounds and motorized farm equipment

• Inspect, diagnose, and make needed repairs to vehicles over 15,000 GVW, mechanical equipment, and all other state-owned equipment used in facility maintenance and engineering
• Operate shop equipment such as grinders, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks, air tools, and other equipment used in heavy and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair
• Arrange for demonstration and testing of new industrial commercial equipment to analyze potential for meeting department requirements
• Issue equipment and keys as needed. Inspect vehicles prior to dispatching and upon returning to the facility

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate and three years of experience in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey level mechanic
• Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding
• Two years of experience as a maintenance worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, and/or repair/work

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits

The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work