Maintenance Technician

Association Of Zoos & Aquariums; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seattle Aquarium seeks a Maintenance Technician to support facilities operations. You'll perform essential maintenance tasks, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer service. This role involves working with various teams and upholding the Aquarium's values of diversity, equity, and sustainability. Full-time position with a competitive hourly wage and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending accounts

403b retirement fund with employer match

Subsidized transportation pass

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of proven education and/or experience in a related field.
• Valid Washington State driver's license required.
• Willingness to undergo training in safety and operational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and cleanliness inspections of assigned buildings.
• Respond to work requests from all departments; collaborate with team members.
• Maintain inventory of facilities-related materials.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Power tools

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Posted:Open to internal and external applicants

Reports to: Facilities Operations Manager

Status:Full-time, hourly, benefitted position

Hours of work:Standard Sunday - Thursday workweek, 7:00am–3:30pm. Occasional need for weekend or after-hours work as related to events and other projects.

Date needed:July 2025.

Posting expires:Open until filled, priority given to applications received by June 5 end of day.

The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Facilities team. As a member of the facilities department and in coordination with other Aquarium departments, Maintenance Technicians respond to both preventative and reactive maintenance activities in support of our Regenerative plan. Our goal is to have zero waste by 2025 and this position will help in the effort. This position will assist the Facilities Operations Manager ensuring the highest level of cleanliness and customer service for staff, volunteers and guests. The maintenance technician must be able to work both independently and collaboratively and prioritize workload in a dynamic environment.

Key functions:

Maintenance:

• This position ensures that both owned and leased facilities and associated equipment are maintained to a high standard; with minimal supervision, performs general building maintenance for owned and leased facilities of different eras.
• May perform various duties involving building repairs not requiring a license.
• Move, install, and repair office furniture and equipment as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleanliness inspections of assigned buildings. Document and proactively work to resolve any problems in need of repair.
• Maintain inventory of common facilities-related materials such as light bulbs, gloves, masks, etc.).
• Drive Aquarium vehicles and other equipment (scissor lift, boom lift) to perform various job duties; Assist with maintenance of all Aquarium fleet vehicles.
• Respond to work requests from all departments; collaborate with cross-departmental teams to meet the day-to-day needs of the organization.
• Point of contact for the maintenance program in the absence of the facilities operations manager.
• Operate and maintain mechanical equipment (floor machines, pressure washers, scissor lift, etc.). The Aquarium will provide training as needed.
• Perform general and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with all Aquarium policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal laws.

Communication and Leadership:

• Act as role model for compliance with all safety protocols.
• Uphold Seattle Aquarium's S.A.L.I.S.H values, to foster an inclusive community for staff, guests, and all who engage with the maintenance team. All Aquarium staff and volunteers are expected to participate in advancing and integrating into their work Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Regenerative practices in alignment with our values.
• Work in coordination with Guest Services team leadership to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external parties.
• Coordinate and communicate openly with coworkers across Aquarium departments.
• Other duties as assigned, as appropriate for level of position.

Required skills and experience:

The skills and abilities listed below may be demonstrated through a combination of relevant cultural and community programs, jobs, internships, volunteer experience, and/or formal or informal education. If you meet some of the requirements and you are passionate about our mission and our ocean, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you.

• Minimum of a combination of one year of demonstrated education and/or experience in a related field or role.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check to operate Aquarium vehicles including small and large vehicles (15 passenger van, large truck).
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to convey information clearly, concisely and proactively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Multilingual and multicultural communication skills and experience are preferred.
• Ability to work independently; Time management and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Aquarium’s Mission and Values, including Regenerative and Equity work.
• Collaboration is essential, must be able to work effectively with a variety of people including front line staff, volunteers, visitors, contractors, managers, etc.
• Basic computer skills: able to utilize the work order system and read and respond to emails.computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to safely use and maintain common power tools.
• Ability to use fall restraint equipment, respirators, and any other necessary personal protective equipment. The Aquarium will provide training as needed.
• Ability to work at heights (roof, elevated platform, etc.) using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work over water and from a small boat using appropriate personal protective equipment.

The following training/certifications must be successfully completed in first 180 days of employment (and maintained thereafter)

1. Elevated platform training

2. Ladder safety training

3. Confined space training

4. Woodshop safety training

5. Respirator fit testing

6. Fall protection training

8. Hazardous communications training.

9. Scissor Boom lift training.

Working conditions:

• Work occurs in all areas of all Aquarium facilities, and in extreme conditions (inclement weather, from a boat, at heights, around electrical hazards, confined spaces, etc.).
• Requires driving Aquarium vehicles to/from off-site facilities and to locations around the Seattle metro area.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to be on their feet most of the workday and must be able to utilize a full range of motion to complete work duties. Must be able to independently lift 50 pounds.
• Overtime or after-hours work may occasionally be available. Occasional off schedule work may also be required so schedule flexibility is ideal.

Salaryand benefits:$26.30 - $27.50 per hourDependent on experience. Please include salary expectations in your materials. Full-time staff are eligible for the Seattle Aquarium’s comprehensive benefits package to include medical, vision, dental, an employer-funded health reimbursement account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 403b retirement fund with employer match, access to a subsidized ORCA pass, a Seattle Aquarium Family Plus membership and generous paid time off.

How to apply:The Seattle Aquarium is committed to expanding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive conservation movement. We are invested in building an Aquarium with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, languages, cultural ways of knowing, and life experiences. We know research shows that society has conditioned communities of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other marginalized candidates to more frequently not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed even if they are qualified. If you meet some of the requirements and you are passionate about our mission and our ocean, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you.

Interested candidates should upload a résumé to our online application to be considered. Application review will begin immediately.

Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job by emailing us [e-mail] .

Note:If offered the position, candidates must pass a background check and motor vehicle records check. Conviction record is not an automatic disqualifier; we are a second chance employer. Regarding driving records: Within the last three years, you must not have had more than two moving traffic violations or any major violation (DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, etc.).

About the Seattle Aquarium:

The Seattle Aquarium is a respected authority on Puget Sound, the Salish Sea and the world’s one ocean. Our passionate staff increases awareness and drives the change needed to preserve and protect our marine environment by providing an inspiring visitor experience, engaging daytime and evening events, conservation education programs for people of all ages and backgrounds, community outreach to marginalized populations, research that advances understanding of animals in our care and their counterparts in the wild, advocacy and policy work, an award-winning volunteer program, high-impact marketing and communications, and more.

Our values, developed in conjunction with our staff, include commitments to adopting and promoting sustainable practices, creating awe-inspiring experiences, constantly learning and improving, fostering an inclusive community, maintaining scientific credibility through evidence-based practices and honoring our unique place by using our location and history as a lens for larger understanding.

Proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, we’re among the top 10 aquariums in the U.S. by attendance, and we welcome over 850,000 people each year. Guided by our mission ofInspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, we’re working to substantially increase our conservation impact by expanding our campus with a new building, the Ocean Pavilion. Learn more atSeattleAquarium.org .