Maintenance Technician

goodwilltacomajobs; Washington; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region (GORR) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to upkeep facilities across Washington. You will handle preventive maintenance, work orders, and repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more to support our mission-driven sites.

Strong carpentry, building codes knowledge, and leadership abilities are essential. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires a valid WA driver’s license. Join a team dedicated to service and community impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in similar or same field.
• Knowledge of current construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Building construction and carpentry (flooring repair/installation, concrete repair, drywall repair, hanging doors, framing, etc.).
• Knowledge of building codes, rules, and safety regulations preferred.
• Painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, mechanical knowledge experience is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, judgment, decision-making and communications skills.
• Superior coaching, leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build understanding and consensus.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Supervisor to assist in maintaining facilities.
• Completes work using an automated work order system such as Bluefolder or similar software.
• Takes an active role in accomplishing tasks and provides leadership to Apprentices and co-workers by modeling initiative, customer service, efficiency, and technical ability.
• Works to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers through communication and responsiveness.
• Organize resources and establish priorities for building or remodeling projects.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, equipment and fixtures to determine needs for maintenance or repair.
• Perform construction, maintenance and repair work on facilities including painting, plumbing, electrical, automatic entry systems, refrigeration equipment, and HVAC systems.
• Repair or alter buildings, facilities, and other structures from plans, sketches, written or oral instructions.
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing, electrical, and other systems and equipment in buildings and utility distribution systems.
• Operate construction tools, equipment and power tools.
• Follows safe work practices.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

HVAC knowledge

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bluefolder

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life.

To achieve our vision, we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can help people reach their fullest potential through our education, job placement, and career pathway services. We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and improving the condition of Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region (GORR) facilities operating throughout Washington. The Technician is semi-skilled in several trade fields and in addition to performing maintenance projects, the technician completes assigns work orders. The Technician helps to maintain a computerized work order system (Bluefolder), makes decisions on work priorities based on the schedule and direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Manager. Preventive maintenance and building improvements include electrical, automatic entry systems, painting, plumbing, carpentry, refrigeration, and HVAC projects. Go2 Property Services is a customer focused organization and its employees demonstrate a professional demeanor and appearance with internal and external customers. The Maintenance Technician understands the importance of working with their customers and that takes pride in meeting and exceeding customer’s expectations.

Hourly Rate:

$20.98 - $22.80 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Works directly with the Supervisor to assist in maintaining facilities.
• Completes work using an automated work order system such as Bluefolder or similar software.
• Takes an active role in accomplishing tasks and provides leadership to Apprentices and co-workers by modeling initiative, customer service, efficiency, and technical ability.
• Works to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers through communication and responsiveness.
• Organize resources and establish priorities for building or remodeling projects.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, equipment and fixtures to determine needs for maintenance or repair.
• Perform construction, maintenance and repair work on facilities including painting, plumbing, electrical, automatic entry systems, refrigeration equipment, and HVAC systems.
• Repair or alter buildings, facilities, and other structures from plans, sketches, written or oral instructions.
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing, electrical, and other systems and equipment in buildings and utility distribution systems.
• Operate construction tools, equipment and power tools.
• Follows safe work practices.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• At least three years of experience in similar or same field
• Knowledge of current construction methods, materials, and equipment
• Building construction and carpentry (flooring repair/installation, concrete repair, drywall repair, hanging doors, framing, etc.)
• Knowledge of building codes, rules, and safety regulations preferred
• Painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, mechanical knowledge experience is a plus
• Exceptional analytical, judgment, decision-making and communications skills
• Superior coaching, leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build understanding and consensus

We Have You Covered! Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental (M/V/D) insurance coverage for employees.
• We provide coverage for you, with a portion of the employee premium paid by Goodwill.
• Dependent coverage is available, with the cost being the responsibility of the employee
• Accident & Life insurance options to ensure financial protection.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation (1-4 Years: 80 hours annually)
• 10 paid Holidays annually
• 8 days prorated sick leave annually
• Access to Childcare Benefits through Upwards
• Parental leave covered by sick/vacation hours
• All employees receive merchandise discounts
• We strongly believe in promoting from within, and have multiple avenues for career growth

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret hard data and metrics. Ability to write creatively and articulately with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and average. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra when working on spreadsheets. Ability to create and manage departmental budget.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel and PowerPoint.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the Maintenance Technician

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Washington State Driver’s License required

Other Qualifications:

Self-motivated; resourceful, creative; high integrity; problem solver; looks to resolve issues; positive can-do approach; and ability to build effective working relationships.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill gladly considers requests for accommodation and, if the requested accommodation is reasonable, will make such reasonable accommodations as will enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.

At Goodwill:

we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. We embrace our employees' differences, and believe in meeting the members of our workforce and their communities where they are. Since our doors first opened in 1921, we have been changing lives by offering a hand up, not a hand out. We invite you to join us for our next 100 years of service to our neighbors.

Our Mission:

is to help people reach their fullest potential through individual education, job placement and career pathway services made possible by community donations, purchases and partnerships.

At Goodwill, we welcome people with diverse backgrounds, including persons with disabilities or other disadvantages. In fact, a substantial portion of our employees have a disability and/or economic disadvantage and we strongly encourage such persons to apply.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.