Facilities Technician

This position is scheduled to start on March 20,2026

Summary

The Facilities Technician supports the mission of The Museum of Flight by providing regular facility maintenance and repairs throughout the campus and is charged with keeping the Museum clean and in good repair. Areas of responsibility include private and public areas such as restrooms, event areas, storage areas, and office spaces. This position performs cleaning and trash removal of exterior spaces and provides support for Museum events, special projects, and facilities related maintenance. Events support will include the setup and breakdown of non-permanent fixtures such as tables and chairs, while providing good communication for logistics with internal stakeholders. Additionally, this position supports South Loading Dock activities; receiving, logging, delivery of incoming shipments, and upkeep of other loading dock areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Keep outside public areas (parking lots, sidewalks, trash and recycle containers, smoker urns, etc.) clean and neat at all times.


2. Provide basic repair and maintenance of Museum buildings, related equipment, and systems, including but not limited to light electrical, plumbing, door operators, furniture systems, painting, and building materials as assigned.


3. Provide support for private and Museum sponsored events including setup and breakdown.


4. Respond to facility maintenance task requests in a timely, cost-effective manner and complete all required communications throughout the project using our Museum task management system.


5. Monitor and appropriately respond to department email in a timely manner.


6. As assigned, work on long- and short-term facilities projects.


7. Replace light bulbs as needed and directed.


8. Assist with routine checks and basic maintenance to Museum vehicles as assigned.


9. Pickup building related supplies, materials, hardware, and necessary tools when applicable.


10. Assist with the distribution of packages and supplies to departments, as needed.


11. Participate in organizing, controlling, cleaning, and maintaining loading docks, maintenance office spaces, and related work and public areas on a regular basis.


12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• A High School diploma or equivalent, preferred. Associate’s degree in a related field, a plus.


• Two (2) years of previous work experience within Facilities Maintenance.

Knowledge

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of basic repair and maintenance of commercial buildings, and systems including some electrical, plumbing, door operators, furniture systems, painting, and building materials.


• Knowledge of various chemicals and materials used in facility maintenance, including but not limited to cleaners, lubricants, sealers, paints, patching compounds, paving, and construction materials.


• Knowledge of safety and security practices, procedures and regulations concerning the proper use of equipment and materials including knowledge of OSHA and WISHA requirements.

Skills

• Effective organizational skills


• Demonstrated effective and efficient communication and customer service skills.

Abilities

• Proven ability to problem solve; identify, analyze, and correct issues in a timely manner.


• Deadline oriented including the ability to prioritize and accurate complete competing tasks in an efficient manner.


• Ability to work well independently, in a team environment, and with a diverse population of internal and external customers.

License & Certification

• Current WA driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record.


• Able to fulfill certification in the operation of facilities’ equipment that include, but are not limited to forklifts, man lifts, and various motor vehicles.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Schedule is assigned by the manager with flexibility required for some weekends, holidays, and evenings based on Museum needs.


• Some local travel may be expected for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Onsite attendance is essential to perform some of the duties of this position.


• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds both assisted and unassisted.


• This position requires repetitive wrist and arm movement, grabbing, reaching, pulling, overhead activities, working from ladders, and working outside in inclement weather are all integral parts of the job.


• Requires the ability to operate various motorized and non-motorized vehicles and lifting equipment.


• Exposure to objects and chemicals, such as cleaning agents, which require strict adherence to safety guidelines.


• Occasionally work from elevated areas such as aerial catwalks, on lifts, and roof tops.


• Able to stand on one’s feet for the duration of the shift.

Benefits

The Museum of Flight offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match after 1 year of service, Employee Assistance Program, as well as company paid life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and long-term disability.

Paid-Time Off

Our paid time-off plans include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave and 2 weeks of vacation (80 hours each) per year, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $24.80 to $34.70 depending on experience. 

Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on the following: scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).

Important Information

The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen, learn, and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity, and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.

Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

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