About this opportunity
Pacific Science Center lists this Maintenance Technician opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Technician
At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don't feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.
The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of buildings, grounds, and facility systems. Responsibilities include general building maintenance, painting, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, janitorial support, landscaping, preventive maintenance, and responding to maintenance work requests. The successful candidate is customer-service oriented, demonstrates sound judgment, works independently with minimal supervision, and is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and the public.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
General Maintenance
Respond to maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner.
Perform routine repairs to building interiors and exteriors, including walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, locks, cabinetry, and hardware.
Assemble, install, repair, and relocate office furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment according to established schedules.
Conduct routine facility inspections and report deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Maintain accurate work order documentation, labor records, and materials usage.
Painting and Surface Repair
Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, and priming.
Paint interior and exterior surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, trim, railings, and other building components.
Perform drywall patching, texture repair, and finish work to maintain a professional appearance throughout the facility.
Plumbing
Perform minor plumbing maintenance including repair or replacement of faucets, toilets, flush valves, sink fixtures, shutoff valves, and drain assemblies.
Clear minor drain obstructions and repair plumbing fixtures.
Identify plumbing issues requiring licensed contractors and coordinate repairs as directed.
Electrical
Perform basic electrical maintenance consistent with applicable Washington State regulations, including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, and similar components.
Troubleshoot lighting and minor electrical issues.
Report or refer work requiring a licensed electrician in accordance with Washington State law.
Custodial Support
Assist with routine custodial duties as operational needs require.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, strip, wax, polish, and maintain hard and soft floor surfaces.
Clean restrooms, replenish supplies, remove trash and recycling, and maintain common areas.
Support facility cleaning before and after meetings, programs, and special events
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
Maintain building exteriors, sidewalks, parking areas, and landscaped grounds.
Operate lawn care equipment including mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers.
Weed, prune, plant, mulch, water, and perform seasonal landscape maintenance.
Remove litter and debris from campus grounds.
Assist with snow and ice response as needed.
Preventive Maintenance
Perform scheduled inspections of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems.
Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in maintaining preventive maintenance schedules and asset records.
Customer Service
Provide courteous and professional service to employees, tenants, visitors, and contractors.
Communicate effectively regarding maintenance requests and project status.
Coordinate work activities to minimize disruption to facility operations.
Safety and Compliance
Perform work in accordance with applicable federal, Washington State, and local safety regulations.
Follow organizational safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and other applicable safety procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries.
Participate in required safety and compliance training.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist with office moves, facility projects, emergency response, and event support.
Coordinate with contractors and vendors performing maintenance work.
Participate in an after-hours or emergency response rotation if assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of building maintenance practices and preventive maintenance principles.
Ability to diagnose maintenance issues and determine appropriate corrective action.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting operational deadlines.
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, safety data sheets (SDS), blueprints, and technical instructions.
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of experience performing commercial building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or a related trade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of:
General building maintenance
Interior and exterior painting
Basic plumbing repairs
Basic electrical maintenance
Janitorial methods and floor care
Landscaping and grounds maintenance
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
Basic computer skills sufficient to utilize email, work order management systems, and timekeeping software.
Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire, if driving is required for the position.
Preferred
Experience maintaining commercial, educational, museum, healthcare, research, or nonprofit facilities.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry or Construction certification.
Forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift experience.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position regularly requires the ability to:
Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier loads with appropriate equipment or assistance.
Work from ladders and aerial lifts.
Perform work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Safely operate tools, equipment, and maintenance vehicles.
The Maintenance Technician works in occupied buildings and outdoor environments and may be exposed to noise, dust, cleaning chemicals, mechanical equipment, construction activities, and varying temperatures. Evening, weekend, holiday, or emergency work may be
Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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