Salary: $7,669.00 - $8,892.00 Monthly
Location : Grays Harbor County - Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - SCCC
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionMaintenance Mechanic 4 - HVACFull-Time, PermanentSalary Range: $7,669-$8,892 MonthlyStafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC)Aberdeen, WAThe Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Maintenance Mechanic 4 - HVAC at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Washington.
**Note: This recruitment may be used to fill current and future non-permanent and permanent vacancies, that may occur. **If you are excited to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that works towards a meaningful purpose, apply to be a Maintenance Mechanic 4 at SCCC with the Department of Corrections (DOC).
is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody Incarcerated Individuals and a restrictive housing unit for maximum-custody Incarcerated Individuals. SCCC was Washington State's first tobacco-free facility for both staff and Incarcerated Individuals.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
Application Process Begin your application process online at :
- Click the green 'Apply' button on the job posting and sign in or create an account.
- Fill in all sections of the application completely, including at least three professional references. A professional reference is identified as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
- Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position.
- Attach a detailed chronological resume.
- Submit a copy of your unofficial college transcript (if using college credits or degree to qualify for position)
- Click "Accept & Submit" to submit your application.
Incomplete application packages will disqualify an applicant from the application process. We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.
DutiesDuty: Direct, supervise and train a crew of Incarcerated Individual workers engaged in the performance of skilled electrical and mechanical work on the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, kitchen appliances, electronic controls, natural gas equipment and other systems and mechanical equipment as needed.Tasks include:
• Ensure that all safety and security procedures are followed, including confined spaces, PPE, lockout tagout, and other relevant manufacturer, OSHA, and DOC safety and security procedures and policy.
• Ensure all tool and key accountability policies and procedures are adhered to. Perform daily tool counts and maintain tool and key logs.
• Operate computer, controllers, and system tools and use telephones and radios.
• Supervise a work crew of Incarcerated Individuals. Hire, train, and schedule Incarcerated work crews and assign work.
• Ensure Incarcerated Individuals on assigned work crew have adequate safety and equipment training.
• Encourage positive development of Incarcerated Individuals and their knowledge and ability to perform trade work.
• Evaluate incarcerated workers' performance and progress.
• Use radios, phones, computers to ensure safety and security of incarcerated workers, co-workers, and the facility.
Duty: Conduct a preventive maintenance program for assigned machinery and equipment throughout the facility. Tasks include:
• Ensure facility doors, gates, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, pumps and air compressors are maintained and serviced in compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure facility equipment and machinery is being serviced on a regular preventative maintenance schedule.
• Prioritize repairs and maintenance work to be completed based upon urgency, impact, and facility need.
• Design and layout various fabrications, including gate assemblies, sheet metal ducts, and other parts and equipment in order to repair facility equipment.
• Design and supervise the manufacture of various specialty parts for facility equipment which cannot be purchased.
• Order sufficient required materials to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Perform general maintenance, repairs, fabrication, welding, and machinist work.
Duty: Inspections of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, kitchen appliances, electronic controls, natural gas equipment and other systemsTasks include:
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections of facility mechanical equipment, machinery, HVAC/R systems, and specific apparatus to determine the need for repair or maintenance.
• Update inspection and maintenance programs, SOPs, and manuals to meet current safety requirements as needed.
Duty: Prepare reports, maintain records and logs Tasks include:
• Provide daily documentation of work performed including necessary records of Incarcerated Individuals hours, performance, and safety training.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, supplies, orders, materials, tools, schedules, blueprints, diagrams, manuals, maintenance logs, safety logs.
• Use a computer to complete reports, enter and research data, order supplies.
Duty: OtherTasks include:
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Plant Manager or Facility Manager.
• Assisting staff in other departments or facilities.
QualificationsRequired qualifications:- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade AND five years of experience as a journey-level worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work and HVAC.
- Washington State Journeyman Electrical License is required if supervising Incarcerated individuals in the performance of electrical work.
- Must possess an HVAC Technician Certification EPA Clean Air Section 608 type: Universal.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:- Vocational technical apprentice is preferred in refrigeration.
- WA State EL06 or less restrictive electrical license is preferred.
- Position typically requires high school diploma and six (6) months of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
- Knowledge of arc welding, Heli arc and all types of welding. Experience as a first line supervisor. Repair and service of refrigeration units.
Supplemental InformationTelework DetailsThis position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
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