Maintenance Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Northwest School in Seattle, WA is seeking a Maintenance Tech to help maintain a one-acre campus and six buildings. You will perform daily outdoor inspections, basic repairs, and event support, reporting to the Director of Facilities and Transportation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license, with an hourly wage of $27–$32 for 40 hours per week. The school offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and global perspective.
• Willingness to learn in a collaborative culture.
• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of outdoor campus perimeter areas and disposal of trash.
• Monitor for graffiti and vandalism; address quickly.
• Remove leaves, snow, or ice; respond to spills or cleaning crises.
• Review daily work orders (SchoolDude) and complete items by priority and time management.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, bulbs).
• Move heavy equipment and furniture as needed; build simple items like bookshelves.
• Disarm security system and unlock doors as buildings open.
• Coordinate and set up for special events.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

HVAC

Plumbing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Northwest School - Seattle, WA 98122

Position Type: Full Time Administrative Faculty

Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00 Hourly

The Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school. We serve students in grades 6 to 12 on an urban campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. We provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that nurtures compassionate, globally aware and environmentally conscious individuals who find joy in learning and are ready to inspire and innovate in our interconnected world.

Northwest fosters a warm, inclusive community dedicated to our school values. We believe that a diverse community enriches our institution, making it more creative and dynamic. The Northwest School is committed to building a faculty and student body that reflects the diversity of the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

The Facilities Team at Northwest maintains a one-acre campus comprised of Six buildings and multiple outdoor spaces. The team is responsible for general maintenance and repairs around campus, interfacing with vendors, event support, and safety.

This Maintenance Tech reports directly to the Director of Facilities and Transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of outdoor campus perimeter areas for any accumulations of trash and biohazardous and dispose of.
• Daily monitoring for graffiti, stickers, and any foreseeable vandalism that can quickly and easily be removed from campus buildings and associated infrastructure.
• Responsible for the removal of seasonal leaves, snow, or ice from the premises.
• Respond to any major spills or other cleaning crises.
• Survey daily work order ticketing system (SchoolDude) and complete each item according to priority/difficulty level and effective time management with high output results.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks from plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, painting, and light bulb replacement or willingness to learn from Facilities Team members.
• Move heavy equipment and furniture such as desks, tables, office machines, appliances, and cabinets.
• Clean clogged drains and sewer lines.
• Construct simple items such as bookshelves.
• Complete minor repairs and building improvements.
• Disarm buildings’ security system and unlock doors as part of opening buildings each day.
• When applicable, place safety hazard signs in the building including wet paint and wet floor warning signs.
• Be responsible for coordination, and set up (move furniture, etc.) required for special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and global perspective.
• A commitment to a learning and working culture where all community members feel seen, valued, and heard.
• Basic carpentry, drywall, painting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills up to any licensing requirement or willingness to learn.
• Assist Director of Facilities and Transportation and Building Engineer.
• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years related maintenance work or a combination of skills and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
• Enjoy working with adolescents aged 11-18.
• An ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal form.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have knowledge and ability to use email systems, such as Microsoft Outlook.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is highly competitive with top independent schools in the region and commensurate with education and experience. Hourly wage is $27-32/hr. depending on experience for 40 hours each week.

The full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee-only coverage. A retirement program matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission-focused school culture, 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, and about 15 paid holidays are part of a generous time off package, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at The Northwest School.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.