Maintenance Specialist 4 (MS4) – Chehalis

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Class: Maintenance Specialist 4 (MS4)

Location: Chehalis, WA
Closes: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Salary: $78,504 –$88,788 Yearly. The indicated salary does not include a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Maintenance Specialist 4 to supervise the upkeep and improvement of a Juvenile Rehabilitation residential institution. This position directs maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of buildings, equipment, grounds, and operation of heating plant and laundry on a campus of approximately 300,000 square feet of buildings on 50 developed acres.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:
We need your trades experience at Green Hill School to supervise journey-level qualified, general building trades, and custodial staff, and supervise and direct maintenance and operations that include electrical distribution, steam generation, custodial services, and mechanical and equipment maintenance repair. You will coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials for relevant preventative and corrective maintenance, programmatic and project efforts, and services. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting the coordination of external contractors performing both larger and smaller projects on the Green Hill campus.

Some of what you'll do:

• Supervise and direct assigned maintenance and operations personnel to fulfill facility maintenance at Green Hill School.
• Inspect buildings, campus, grounds and equipment.
• Determine need for construction, maintenance, or repairs.
• Prioritize and assigns work.
• Supervises staff, perform annual staff performance planning and evaluations, and determines annual training that should occur within the allowed budget.
• Holds primary responsibility for safety training adherence to policies, equipment and related needs.
• Requisition materials, supplies and equipment. Solicit cost estimates and manages the materials controlled by the GHS budget.
• Ensure timely and correct collection of GHS vehicle mileage sheets and ensure GHS vehicle fleet is maintained and safe including electric on campus carts.

Required qualifications:

Three years of full-time experience as a journey trades worker, or equivalent, including one year, full-time experience as a lead or supervisor.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Four years of supervisory experience in operations support, maintenance or physical plan in large industrial, commercial or public establishments which may include high-pressure heating or power plant, and construction supervision.

Previously demonstrated ability to:

• Exercise sound judgment when responding to clients in crisis by building effective helping relationships and applying program-approved crisis intervention techniques and practices.
• Use hand and power tools; interpret blueprints and sketches; estimate materials, labor, and project costs; maintain accurate time and material records; and plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Previously demonstrated knowledge of building construction, maintenance, and repair; grounds maintenance; plumbing and electrical systems; building fixtures and equipment; materials and supplies used in building maintenance and construction; preparation of plans and specifications for construction and building alterations; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance and construction work; occupational hazards and applicable safety practices associated with the building trades; and supervisory principles and practices.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

This position is included a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.