Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Seattle Aquarium //
Seattle, WA //
Apply by: March 15, 2023

Position description:

The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Facilities team. As a member the facilities department and under general supervision of the maintenance supervisor and in coordination with other Aquarium departments, responds to both preventative and reactive maintenance, custodial and day porter service activities. This position will assist the maintenance supervisor in oversight and coordination of schedules and activities of the maintenance/custodial staff on a day-to-day basis ensuring the highest level of cleanliness and customer service for staff, volunteers and guests. The maintenance technician must be able to work both independently and collaboratively and prioritize workload in a dynamic environment.

Functions & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Key functions:

This position ensures that both owned and leased facilities and associated equipment are maintained to a high standard.
With minimal supervision, performs general building maintenance for owned and leased facilities of different eras.
May perform various duties involving building repairs not requiring a license.
Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external parties.
Move, install and repair office furniture and equipment as required.
Perform routine maintenance and cleanliness inspections of assigned buildings. Document and proactively work to resolve any problems in need of repair.
Coordinate and communicate openly with coworkers across Aquarium departments.
Assist the maintenance supervisor with training of new staff members.
Maintain inventory of common facilities-related supplies (e.g., paper products, custodial supplies, light bulbs, etc.).
Drive Aquarium vehicles and other equipment (scissor lift) to perform various job duties.
Respond to work requests from all organizational departments.
Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to meet the day-to-day needs of the organization.
Manage day-to-day activities of the maintenance and custodial team in the absence of the maintenance supervisor.
Assist with maintenance of all Aquarium fleet vehicles.
Operate and maintain mechanical equipment (floor machines, pressure washers, scissor lift, etc.).
Perform general and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with all Aquarium policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal laws.
Work with the maintenance supervisor to plan, assign and review work of the maintenance and custodial staff.
Act as role model for compliance with all safety protocols.

Skills & Experience

Education & Experience

Required skills and experience:
We will consider various combinations of relevant experience and education to meet minimum requirements.

Minimum of a combination of three to five years of demonstrated education and/or experience in a related field or role.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check to operate Aquarium vehicles.

Job Requirements

Working Conditions

Working conditions:

Work occurs in all areas of all Aquarium facilities, and infrequently in extreme conditions (inclement weather, from a boat, at heights, around electrical hazards, confined spaces, etc.).
Requires driving Aquarium vehicles to/from off-site facilities and to locations around the Seattle metro area.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to be on their feet much of the workday and must be able to utilize a full range of motion to complete work duties. Must be able to independently lift 50 pounds.
Overtime or after-hours work may occasionally be available. Occasional off schedule work may also be required so schedule flexibility is ideal.

Salary & Benefits
Salary: $24.00 -$27.00 per hour