Campus Maintenance Technician II — Electrical & Plumbing

Pacific Lutheran University; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA is seeking a General Maintenance Technician II to perform a variety of campus maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, roofing, lighting, and minor carpentry to meet campus needs.

The role requires hands-on skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work a 12:00 pm–8:30 pm schedule with potential on-call emergencies. Reports to the Director of Operations & Maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of building maintenance or similar craft experience.
• WA State Class IV Boiler Fireman certification or ability to acquire within 18 months; training provided if needed.
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to perform emergency repairs in many areas.
• Valid Driver’s License with at least 2 years of driving.
• Shift flexibility; some on-call work; pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Make roof and gutter repairs.
• Secure damaged windows and coordinate replacements.
• Replace building lights and ballasts; assist with lighting repairs.
• Assist Electrician with indoor/outdoor lighting.
• Assist Plumber with water filter replacements.
• Assist Building Engineer with boiler checks.
• Repair door hardware and replace lock cores as needed.
• Provide back-up in other areas.
• Perform building fire extinguisher checks and inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Decision making

Problem solving

Customer service

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Organization

Stress management

Multimeter use

Scaffolding & ladders

Safety harnesses

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school or apprenticeship substitute

WA State Class IV Boiler Fireman certification or ability to acquire within 18 months

Job description

Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA is seeking a General Maintenance Technician II to perform a variety of campus maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, roofing, lighting, and minor carpentry to meet campus needs.

The role requires hands-on skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work a 12:00 pm–8:30 pm schedule with potential on-call emergencies. Reports to the Director of Operations & Maintenance.