Facilities Technician

National Aquarium; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,004 - 38,118; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid time off

401(k) plan participation with employer match

Family membership package and Aquarium tickets

Job summary

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is seeking a Facilities Technician responsible for maintaining all buildings and equipment effectively. This role requires expertise in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades with at least five years of relevant experience.

The Technician will handle repairs, support Life Support systems, utilize basic computer programs, and communicate with staff across departments. The position offers a pay range of $21.78 – $27.67 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and health care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–6 years in the specified trade, 1 year at Journeyman level.
• Safety and CPR training required.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to pass DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all buildings, equipment, and grounds in first-class manner.
• Repair and replace internal and external door and lock systems.
• Perform general carpentry and architectural maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical

Carpentry

Locksmith

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program

Job description

Facilities Technician

Posting Date: May 2026

Job Department: Facilities

Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: On‑site

Location: National Aquarium Pier 3 501 E Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21202 / ACRC 901 E. Fayette St Baltimore, MD 21202 / Candler 111 Market Pl Suite 800 Baltimore MD 21202

Job Summary

The National Aquarium is seeking a Facilities Technician responsible for keeping all buildings, equipment and grounds well‑maintained, clean, and operational in a first‑class manner. The role provides on‑site support for locks and doors, general carpentry, and commercial maintenance. The Technician supports the Life Support (LS) Department by performing daily inspections of all LS water transfer equipment, assessing, repairing, replacing, rebuilding, and maintaining mechanical equipment as required. Work‑orders are completed proactively and in a customer‑oriented manner. A valid driver’s licence is required, and weekend availability is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all buildings, equipment, and grounds in a first‑class manner.
• Repair and replace internal and external door and lock systems.
• Perform general carpentry and architectural maintenance.
• Support maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Serve as the primary maintenance officer for all Aquarium buildings and grounds.
• Apply journeyed‑trade knowledge in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and pump system trades.
• Utilize non‑journeyed trade knowledge for Ozone, life‑support systems, pumps, motors, sand filters, etc.
• Acquire cross‑training in journeyed trades to ensure work orders can be completed by any Facilities team member.
• Maintain all facilities systems to operate consistently and reliably.
• Maintain Life Support and general building pumping systems.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Adapt to unrelated problems and projects within one day.
• Communicate regularly with staff in other departments regarding work‑order status, changes, complications, completions, and resolutions.
• Coordinate work with Life Support and Operations to minimize disruptions to daily business and visitors.
• Oversee major pump repairs performed by outside vendors.
• Complete work and projects in a timely fashion and within the set schedule.
• Work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Support the company mission.
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5–6 years in the specified trade, with at least 1 year at the Journeyman level. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program and Journeyman certificate preferred.
• Step‑up skills in Electrical, Plumbing, Pumps, Mechanical, and Carpentry.
• Locksmith experience preferred.
• Safety and CPR training.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to pass DOT physical.
• Authority to be insured by the organization’s fleet policy.
• Minimal supervision required.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $21.78 – $27.67 per hour. Hours over 40 per week are overtime eligible, with premium pay for National Aquarium–recognized holidays and shift differential for overnight shifts.

Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off and six floating holidays.
• Up to four weeks paid family leave and conservation day leave.
• Health care (single and family) after 30 days of full‑time work.
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match.
• Family membership package and Aquarium tickets.

Equal Opportunity Employment

National Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. The Aquarium prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, arrest record, family or caregiver status, HIV status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, training, promotions, performance management, and separation, and general treatment during employment.