Mechanic (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL) - United States

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. · Employee Type: · RegularDepartment: · Liberty Lake and MeadowWood Golf CoursesSalary: · $52, $73,417.50 Annually / $4, $6,118.13 Monthly / $ $37.65 HourlyScheduled Weekly Hours: · ...

Job description

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position.

Employee Type:

Regular

Department:

Liberty Lake and MeadowWood Golf Courses

Salary:

$52, $73,417.50 Annually / $4, $6,118.13 Monthly / $ $37.65 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

02/20/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary:

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 1553 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) submitting applications between 2/20/26 and 2/27/26. First consideration will be given to applicants working in the Parks department in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; second consideration given to County-wide applicants in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; third consideration given to all other applicants, including the public.

This is skilled journey level mechanical, diagnostic, and repair work on gasoline and/or diesel powered vehicles and equipment. Work consists of journey level welding which includes the ability to do moderate machine work and repairs; replacing tires; and performing front end alignments; and other related maintenance and repair work on Detention's vehicles and/or specialty and heavy equipment.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:)

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and machinery; prepares orders lists; records materials used, time spent, and repairs made.
• Overhauls and repairs gasoline and diesel engines, differentials, drive trains, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, air conditioning, and other systems.
• Diagnoses malfunctions in electrical systems and performs required repairs.
• Performs body and fender work, including metal and fiberglass repair and automotive and machinery painting.
• Operates a forklift and hoists, loads and unloads a semi-tractor with a low-boy trailer and wrecker boom attachment; operates tow trucks and other equipment (loading may require the use of a winch or other applicable equipment).
• Performs all types of arc and oxyacetylene welding, including stick and wire feed on all types of metals.
• Maintains, diagnoses/repairs over 100 pieces of commercial grade small engine lawn equipment to include:  weed eaters, blowers, mowers (push/riding) and chain saws, etc.
• Performs safe and effective repairs and welding techniques on all types of light, specialty, and heavy equipment, both in a shop and/or in a field environment.
• Utilizes blue prints, plans, and sketches.
• Layouts and fabricates all types of structures and equipment.
• Fabricates and installs various wear parts on vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Maintains, cleans and services, renovates, and fuels vehicles and ensures that vehicles are operational.
• Maintains vehicle and stock control inventory for Detention's Motor Pool operations and computer cards and fueling systems.
• Maintains, repairs and replaces tires ensuring proper size code, tread design, etc. 
• Determines if replacement or repair is necessary, sends out tires for recapping or sectioning.
• Orders and maintains adequate and proper inventory supplies.
• Trains and/or may supervise employees and/or inmates in the repair of vehicles, machinery, and equipment and the proper use of shop tools and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

High School diploma or equivalent -and- five (5) years of related mechanical experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment which includes at least one (1) year of experience with tire repair, balancing and front end alignment work;

plus, four (4) years of related welding/machinist experience.   

LICENSE:  Completion of a recognized mechanics apprenticeship program (ASE certification preferred) -and- completion of a recognized welder apprenticeship program and/or trade school desirable.

Possession of a valid Class A CDL with an air brake and tanker endorsement is preferred and may be required to be obtain/maintain based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and skilled in:

• the proper use and care of mechanical, machinist, and welding specialized tools and equipment.

• the occupational hazards of the mechanical and welding/machinist profession.

• the diagnosis and/or repair of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and equipment.

Knowledge of:

• the principles of electrical conduction and insulation.

• electrical, mechanical, and welding/machinist principles, procedures and techniques.

• the safety rules governing the use of vehicles, tools, and equipment.

• the characteristics of ferrous and non-ferrous metals under welding and heat treatment conditions.

Ability to:

• diagnose correctly, problems with vehicles, equipment and/or machinery and safely and skillfully successfully perform repairs.

• perform heavy lifting and sustained physical labor.

• read and interpret service charts, repair manuals, and   drawings and sketches of mechanical and/or electrical systems.

• weld and braze utilizing various shop equipment and perform moderate machinist duties.

• work independently with limited supervision.

• operate a variety of tools.

• operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

• establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employee, inmates, and supervisors.

• effectively handle multiple projects.

• use sound judgment and follow written and verbal instructions.

• communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing.

• effectively propose solutions to problems.

• lead, train and effectively evaluate and/or manage the work of staff and/or inmates.

Skilled in:

• the use of personal computers and related software applications.

• basic mechanical, electrical and instrumentation skills.

• the basic fundamentals of writing and record keeping techniques.

• handling basic accounting procedures and functions quickly and accurately.

• the operation of various specialty and heavy equipment and tools.

Total Compensation:

$67,467 - $93,974 Annually

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

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