Maintenance Mechanic lll

Position
Join our team at RTC! This full-time, classified and overtime eligible position is part of the Facilities team and reports to the Facilities & Grounds Services Director. The Maintenance Mechanic 3 assists the Facilities and Grounds Services Director in the day to day operations of the department, interacting with college staff, contractors, and maintenance crew members as directed by the Director. The Maintenance Mechanic 3 also performs their regular duties listed below and may assist with routine general maintenance tasks.
We are hiring 2! The Maintenance Mechanic 3 represented by the AFT-WA Employees Association, reports to the Director of Facilities and Ground Services. The pay range for this position is $5,984-$8,250 monthly and salary placement is based on applicable work experience. Benefits are listed on our [benefits page](https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/human-resources/employee-benefits.php){target=”blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”}. This position will remain open until filled. 

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.  

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color.  We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

## Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 

Complete and process facilities work orders.

Positively interact with college staff to investigate facilities related work requests.

Observe shop safety, shop organization, and the care/ inventory of shop tools and equipment.

Assist in the daily inspection of campus facilities for emergent repair needs.

Perform all building and equipment maintenance and repair as requested.

Diagnose system failures and take corrective action.

Do scheduled maintenance on control systems.

Maintain equipment service and maintenance schedules.

Perform preventive maintenance on the following equipment, etc.:

– compressor air system
– valves, pumps, water heater, gas PRVs
– plumbing fixtures, domestic water system
– air handling units, radiant heat system
– exhaust fans
– overhead rolling doors

Perform classroom/lab renovations to facilities as educational needs change.

Take appropriate action to ensure that all equipment is maintained in serviceable and operating condition.

Move equipment, furniture, and