Job Information
Washington State University Maintenance Mechanic 2 in Pullman, Washington
Maintenance Mechanic 2
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 29, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
626K-YNCSNPS - Maintenance Mechanic 2
Business Title:
Maintenance Mechanic 2
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Maintenance Mechanic 2 for Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC), you are responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of facility systems, including structural components, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, steam systems, and greenhouse operations. You troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, conduct routine inspections, and support construction and renovation projects. You also provide backup operation, maintenance, and repair for water, septic, and boiler systems to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. In this role, you operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, and landscaping machinery for material handling, excavation, and grounds restoration. This position requires strong technical skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage projects while adhering to safety protocols.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $5,011 to $5,812 | Range 48G Steps G - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
• High school graduation and four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work outside in all types of weather.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four_3 and departmental driving standards.
• Understanding of construction and industrial safety.
• Understanding of building construction materials and methods.
• Understanding of plumbing including threaded pipe assembly, PVC piping systems, copper piping soldering and crimping.
• Ability to become forklift certified within two months of hire.