Building Technician/Handyman

IEH company; Lake Forest Park (WA); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Health and dependent care FSA

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (15 days/year)

6 paid holidays/year

Bereavement leave (3 days)

401(k) with employer match up to 3%

Job summary

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. is seeking a Building Technician/Handyman to maintain and repair commercial and residential properties in the greater Seattle area. The role requires carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and general maintenance skills, with emphasis on safety and proper use of hand and power tools.

The position is full-time with weekend availability and benefits after a waiting period. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, along with a valid US driver’s license and clean

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with carpentry, drywall, painting, fixture/hardware replacement, and basic plumbing.
• Ability to prep work areas, protect occupied spaces, cut materials, and assemble components.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and operate hand/power tools safely.
• Valid US driver’s license with clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep of commercial and residential buildings in the Seattle area.
• Prepare work areas, protect spaces, and manage material cutting and assembly.
• Use hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Adhere to IEH safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Carpentry

Drywall installation and repair

Painting

Fixture and hardware replacement

General plumbing and maintenance

Lift 50 lbs regularly

Safety standards

Valid US driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Building Technician/Handyman (Lake Forest Park, WA)

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. is now accepting applications for a Building Technician/Handyman position to work at multiple properties in the greater Seattle area.

We are looking for a skilled and hard-working building technician to assist with maintaining and upkeep of commercial and residential buildings.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• – A High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• – Experience with carpentry, drywall installation and repair, painting, fixture and hardware replacement, and general plumbing and maintenance according to assigned scope.
• – Ability to prepare work areas, protect occupied spaces and equipment, measure and cut materials, assemble components, and clean up at the end of each shift.
• – Ability to perform typical work site duties (i.e., lifting, climbing, crawling, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling)
• – Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs
• – Familiarity with and ability to utilize common hand and power tools
• – Ability to follow company standards for safety
• – A valid US driver’s license issued at least 5 years prior to the date of hire, with a clean driving record (including, at minimum, no at‑fault accidents in the last 5 years) that meets/continues to meet IEH’s motor vehicle risk standards, as verified through ongoing MVR monitoring.

The pay range for this position is $21.30 – $23.00 hourly.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life/AD&D insurance
• long- and short-term disability insurance
• health and dependent care FSA plans
• employee assistance program
• 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation
• 6 paid holidays per year
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) (with up to 3% employer match after eligibility criteria are met)

The candidates must be willing to work some weekends.

EEOC Know Your Rights Poster:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf