Maintenance Technician

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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 PacScis values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Pay Class: Full-time Regular

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

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, Skills, and 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 required to support facility operations.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

Pay is based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience.

In addition to base salary, all employees receive:

• Employee PacSci Membership
• Commuter Benefits
• 403b Retirement Plan

Full-time regular employees (40 hrs/week) additionally recieve following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, basic life insurance, and disability insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation, 12 floating holidays, and sick pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Program

Pacific Science Center stands with those who are courageously fighting against hate, racism, and injustice. We recognize that not being racist is not sufficient. We must be actively anti-racist, and we commit to doing so. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in everything we do. Curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and changes that need to happen.

Pacific Science Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at HRDepartment@pacsci.org.