Fort Lewis College
Pipe/Mech Trades I – Fort Lewis College
Apply for the
Pipe/Mech Trades I
role at
Fort Lewis College . The position supports the college’s educational and public service programs by maintaining and improving the college’s mechanical systems.
Base Pay Range $24.45 per hour (fixed rate)
Application Deadline Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2025 via the Fort Lewis College Workday portal ( https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC ).
We do not accept applications through any other online website or app.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain, repair, and install plumbing, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation systems and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on supply fans, return fans, exhaust fans, furnaces, motors, V‑belts, and kitchen equipment.
Inspect, clean, and adjust thermal coils, V‑belts, bearings, and control systems for heating and cooling units.
Plan and execute preventive maintenance work orders using the Physical Plant Computerized Work Order System (TMA).
Assist journeyman‑level personnel with installations, repairs, and maintenance of boiler, chiller, kitchen, and HVAC equipment.
Maintain kitchen pulper, dish machines, conveyors, and ice machines; support refrigeration coils and heat‑recovery units.
Operate and maintain air compressors, pneumatic controls, and small power tools.
Document all maintenance activities and log labor time and materials into the work order system.
Job Duties (Detail)
Respond to preventive maintenance work orders for heating, ventilating, air‑conditioning, and kitchen equipment.
Replace filters, clean equipment, inspect bearings, lubricate motors, and replace V‑belts as needed.
Check damper motor operation and linkage function on furnaces and heat‑recovery units.
Verify proper operation of gas valves, thermostats, and control systems in furnaces and heated units.
Maintain cabinet heaters, unit heaters, fan‑coil units, and VAVs, performing belt tension adjustments and bearing inspections.
Support cleaning of refrigeration coils and straightening of fin assemblies in walk‑in evaporative coolers.
Assist with installations or replacements of pumps, motors, couplers, and seals for water‑feed valves and boiler systems.
Use the TMA scheduler to track and close all preventative work orders daily.
Required Qualifications
Two (2) years of relevant experience in a mechanical trade related to the duties of this position.
OR a combination of related education, formal apprenticeship, and/or relevant experience equal to two (2) years.
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience in a higher education institution.
Experience using a computerized work‑order system.
Required Competencies
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, emails, and SDS sheets.
Reading, writing, and oral comprehension.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical capability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift 100 lbs occasionally.
Tolerance of noise, vibration, inclement weather, and exposure to chemicals.
Adherence to policies, procedures, and supervisory instructions.
Commitment to quality service and polite, courteous customer interaction.
Conditions of Employment
Background check and post‑offer evaluation of lifting abilities must be satisfied.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
May be required to work during inclement weather, special events, emergencies, or campus closures.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and potentially hazardous environments.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Construction
Equal Opportunity Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. All persons are entitled to both equal opportunity and equal treatment in employment. The College is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Apply for the
Pipe/Mech Trades I
role at
Fort Lewis College . The position supports the college’s educational and public service programs by maintaining and improving the college’s mechanical systems.
Base Pay Range $24.45 per hour (fixed rate)
Application Deadline Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2025 via the Fort Lewis College Workday portal ( https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC ).
We do not accept applications through any other online website or app.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain, repair, and install plumbing, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation systems and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on supply fans, return fans, exhaust fans, furnaces, motors, V‑belts, and kitchen equipment.
Inspect, clean, and adjust thermal coils, V‑belts, bearings, and control systems for heating and cooling units.
Plan and execute preventive maintenance work orders using the Physical Plant Computerized Work Order System (TMA).
Assist journeyman‑level personnel with installations, repairs, and maintenance of boiler, chiller, kitchen, and HVAC equipment.
Maintain kitchen pulper, dish machines, conveyors, and ice machines; support refrigeration coils and heat‑recovery units.
Operate and maintain air compressors, pneumatic controls, and small power tools.
Document all maintenance activities and log labor time and materials into the work order system.
Job Duties (Detail)
Respond to preventive maintenance work orders for heating, ventilating, air‑conditioning, and kitchen equipment.
Replace filters, clean equipment, inspect bearings, lubricate motors, and replace V‑belts as needed.
Check damper motor operation and linkage function on furnaces and heat‑recovery units.
Verify proper operation of gas valves, thermostats, and control systems in furnaces and heated units.
Maintain cabinet heaters, unit heaters, fan‑coil units, and VAVs, performing belt tension adjustments and bearing inspections.
Support cleaning of refrigeration coils and straightening of fin assemblies in walk‑in evaporative coolers.
Assist with installations or replacements of pumps, motors, couplers, and seals for water‑feed valves and boiler systems.
Use the TMA scheduler to track and close all preventative work orders daily.
Required Qualifications
Two (2) years of relevant experience in a mechanical trade related to the duties of this position.
OR a combination of related education, formal apprenticeship, and/or relevant experience equal to two (2) years.
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience in a higher education institution.
Experience using a computerized work‑order system.
Required Competencies
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, emails, and SDS sheets.
Reading, writing, and oral comprehension.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical capability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift 100 lbs occasionally.
Tolerance of noise, vibration, inclement weather, and exposure to chemicals.
Adherence to policies, procedures, and supervisory instructions.
Commitment to quality service and polite, courteous customer interaction.
Conditions of Employment
Background check and post‑offer evaluation of lifting abilities must be satisfied.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
May be required to work during inclement weather, special events, emergencies, or campus closures.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and potentially hazardous environments.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Construction
Equal Opportunity Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. All persons are entitled to both equal opportunity and equal treatment in employment. The College is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce.
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