Campus Facilities Technician — Help Maintain a Safe, Welcoming School

The Northwest School Of The Arts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company/m

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and PCS

Holiday pay

On-site fitness facility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Northwest School in Seattle is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining a safe, welcoming campus and completing general building upkeep.

You will respond to work orders, perform repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting, and coordinate with vendors as needed. A high school diploma and hands-on experience are required, with a drive to support students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities, building maintenance, construction, property maintenance, or related field.
• Basic experience with one or more building trades—carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical work.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine maintenance issues and determine when additional assistance is needed.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Comfort using email and basic computer systems to receive and document work assignments.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and minor repairs, including plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry, fixtures, and lighting work.
• Respond to work orders and facilities requests, prioritizing assignments based on urgency, safety, and operational needs.
• Conduct routine campus inspections and identify maintenance, cleanliness, or safety concerns requiring attention.
• Help keep campus grounds and building exteriors clean, safe, and welcoming, including removing litter, graffiti, stickers, leaves, snow, and ice as needed.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and minor building improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot common facilities issues and determine when specialized vendor support is needed.
• Assist with clearing clogged drains and addressing routine plumbing issues.
• Move and arrange furniture, equipment, appliances, and other materials as needed.
• Support school events by setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and spaces.
• Respond promptly to spills, leaks, safety concerns, and other unexpected facilities needs.
• Assist with opening campus buildings, including disarming security systems and unlocking designated spaces.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the school’s work-order management system.
• Work collaboratively with Facilities team members and outside vendors on maintenance and campus improvement projects.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Customer service

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Northwest School in Seattle is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining a safe, welcoming campus and completing general building upkeep.

You will respond to work orders, perform repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting, and coordinate with vendors as needed. A high school diploma and hands-on experience are required, with a drive to support students and staff.