Maintenance Technician Job at Seattle Aquarium
JOB POSTING
Maintenance Technician
Posted: Open to internal and external applicants
Reports to: Facilities Operations Manager
Status: Full-time, salaried, benefitted position
Hours of work: Tuesday Saturday workweek, 8am–5pm. Overtime or after-hours work may occasionally be required. Work hours vary as projects demand.
Date needed: ASAP
Posting expires:
Open until filled; preference given to applications received within first two weeks of posting.
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.
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.
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.
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 and benefits: $24.00 -$27.00 per hour, Dependent on experience. Please include salary expectations in your materials. Full-time staff are eligible for the Seattle Aquarium’s comprehensive benefits package to include medical, vision, dental, an employer-funded health reimbursement account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 403b retirement fund with employer match, access to a subsidized ORCA pass, a Seattle Aquarium Family Plus membership and generous paid time off.]
How to apply: The Seattle Aquarium is a progressive, equal-opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. One of our core values is fostering an inclusive community, and we want our staff to reflect our community. To that end, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous and People of Color applicants and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Interested candidates should upload a résumé to our online application to be considered. Application review will begin immediately.
Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job by emailing us at jobs@seattleaquarium.org.
Note: Must pass a background check and motor vehicle records check, upon job offer, to be eligible for this position. Regarding driving records: Within the last three years, you must not have had more than two moving traffic violations or any major violation (DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, etc.).
About the Seattle Aquarium:
The Seattle Aquarium is a respected authority on Puget Sound, the Salish Sea and the world’s one ocean. Our passionate staff increases awareness and drives the change needed to preserve and protect our marine environment by providing an inspiring visitor experience, engaging daytime and evening events, conservation education programs for people of all ages and backgrounds, community outreach to marginalized populations, research that advances understanding of animals in our care and their counterparts in the wild, advocacy and policy work, an award-winning volunteer program, high-impact marketing and communications, and more.
Our values, developed in conjunction with our staff, include commitments to adopting and promoting sustainable practices, creating awe-inspiring experiences, constantly learning and improving, fostering an inclusive community, maintaining scientific credibility through evidence-based practices and honoring our unique place by using our location and history as a lens for larger understanding.
Proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, we’re among the top 10 aquariums in the U.S. by attendance, and we welcome over 850,000 people each year. Guided by our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, we’re working to substantially increase our conservation impact by expanding our campus with a new building, the Ocean Pavilion. Learn more at SeattleAquarium.org.
Regarding COVID-19:
Open daily, the Aquarium prioritizes the health and safety of our staff and visitors, embracing science to guide our operations. We maintain high standards of cleanliness, and all high-touch surfaces (like windows, railings, restrooms and elevators) are continuously cleaned.
Please note: All Aquarium staff and volunteers must provide proof of vaccination or approved medical or religious exemption by the date of hire. If you have questions about this policy or for information regarding the exemption process, please contact the Human Resources department at jobs@seattleaquarium.org.
Timeline:
We anticipate the following recruiting schedule for those candidates who are selected for consideration. The following dates are preliminary and subject to change. We will work with candidates to set interview dates. If hired, relocation assistance is not available.
Priority given to applications received within the first two weeks of posting.- Interviews completed by February 15th.
- Start date: ASAP
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