Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights

Some of what you’ll do:

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair interior and exterior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, and power circuits.
• Works with electrical and mechanical companies in the development and implementation of electrical/mechanical projects.
• Assists in the review electrical plans for accuracy and code compliance and provides comments accordingly.
• Installs, adjusts, maintains, modifies and repairs elect motors, equipment, and instruments such as, clocks, metering devices, power tools, motors and generators.
• Respond to emergency power outage situations or other building system emergencies and provides recommendations to return building to normal operations.
• Conducts and maintains preventative maintenance program for all HVAC systems and equipment.
• Maintains, diagnosis, and repairs HVAC system components including, but not limited to: air handlers, variable air volume units and controls, air flow dampers, V belts, sheaves, pulleys, and bearings, and setting up additional thermal comfort zones.
• Maintains and repairs commercial refrigeration equipment
• Performs Building inspections and data collecting to determine necessary repairs and project cost
• Assists other Maintenance and Operations teammates with maintenance and grounds tasks as required, including repairing walls, pressure washing, and snow/ice treatment.

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Current EL-01 License OR Master electrician license
• 5 years or more working Journeyman level in commercial, industrial, residential new construction, remodel, TI, and/or service

AND

• Journey level standing as an Electrician as attested by:
  • Completion of a recognized apprenticeship,

OR

• Full journey level status in an Electrical Workers Union

AND

OR

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license, free from serious traffic violations.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans and sketches to perform work and generate estimates for labor and materials required to accomplish work.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in assorted trades.
• Valid driver’s license with clear driving record.
• Willing and able to stand for four or more hours at a time.

DESIRED:

• Ability to read, interpret, and retain information from plans, specifications and written materials.
• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe workplace.
• Able to organize multiple assignments to produce work products that are accurate, complete, and on time.
• Willing and able to work independently with little or no on-site supervisory direction.
• Knowledge of current energy codes and work safety requirements
• Current EPA universal refrigerant handling certification
• Current backflow testing certification
• AD01 certification

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources prior to your first day of employment. Please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers) at miso235@lni.wa.gov if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

For this position, telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including disclosure of leaving employment due to a vaccination requirement for COVID -19, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

Other information

• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by email to schedule a skills assessment.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Jobs@lni.wa.gov.