Building Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Building Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager 

STATUS: Full time, non-exempt 

LOCATION: Raymond, WA (onsite)

SALARY RANGE: $26.00-$27.50/hour based on experience and interview outcomes

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays 

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization. Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and safety-driven person for our Building Maintenance Technician role. This person will play a key role in supporting the overall reliability and safety of our facility in Raymond, WA. In specific, you will help keep equipment and building systems running smoothly by performing routine maintenance, addressing issues as they arise, and ensuring work is completed in a timely and effective manner. The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently as well as part of a team, partnering with plant staff and outside contractors as needed, and has strong hands‑on skills, including basic repair work and general fabrication tasks.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Maintenance:
  
  
  
  
  • Performing routine checks and repairs on industrial equipment, plumbing, and electrical systems. 
  
  
  • Be able to troubleshoot and repair in a timely manner. 
  
  
  
  


• Preventative Upkeep: 
  
  
  
  • Follow and improve preventive maintenance schedules. 
  
  
  • Complete lubrication, filter changes, and seasonal inspections. 
  
  
  • Help reduce downtime through proactive upkeep.
  
  
  
  


• Safety:
  
  
  
  • Responsible for following and supporting all plant safety systems. 
  
  
  • Assist with inspections related to safety systems (emergency lighting, guarding, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Housekeeping: 
  
  
  
  • Maintaining housekeeping and organizing tools, supplies, and equipment. 
  
  
  
  


• Administrative Tasks:
  
  
  
  
  • Logging maintenance activities through computer, tablet or smart device programs, tracking supplies inventory, and managing work order documentation (i.e. be able to fill out and fulfill work orders).
  
  
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of experience in general maintenance and fabrication. 


• Must have Tig welding experience.


• Must be skilled in using a variety of hand and power tools, plumbing, and basic mechanics.


• Must be able to work independently or collaboratively with other employees, supervisors, and contractors.


• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.  

Licensing & Special Requirements:

• Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check 


• Valid driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most of the work is performed in a warehouse setting but will require occasional time at a desk or in the car. Physical requirements of the position include walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, lifting heavy objects (50-75 lbs or more), climbing, crouching, operating tools, and wearing appropriate PPE at all times.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.