Building maintenance Jobs in Renton, WA

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for participating in the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control systems across all sites.

Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to :

Engineering -

• Hands on maintenance of the Museum’s facilities, mechanical systems and related operations
• Monitor and ensure the proper operation of all facilities’ mechanical and electrical systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, humidity and temperature control, power and light, refrigeration, steam, sanitation, as well as all utilities
• Perform and electronically record daily building rounds, including, but not limited to, regularly inspecting the buildings and grounds, building systems, and equipment to determine the need for corrective maintenance
• Perform assigned scheduled preventative maintenance
• Accurately and thoroughly complete paperwork and electronic documentation as assigned including periodic reports and maintenance records
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in all facilities areas
• Maintain a clean and orderly shop space including all toolboxes and spare parts inventory
• Requisition materials, supplies, parts, and tools as needed
• Maintain procedures manual for daily operations
• Compile and maintain electronic service logs
• Work with building BAS systems
• Test and ensure functionality of building fire life systems

Other Duties –

FLSA Status : FT, Non-Exempt

Reports To : Chief Engineer

Compensation : $40.72 per hour

Work Location : On-Site VP; First 6 months will be at SAM Downtown, then VP as main hub

BENEFITS

Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan, dental, vision, and basic life insurance / LTD / AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAM’s 403b retirement plan.

Following 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation and provides an employer match program. Historically, this contribution has been made annually.

Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation, PSST, bereavement leave, and jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 paid floating holiday, a subsidized unlimited Orca card, onsite fitness facility, and an EAP. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming.

ABOUT SAM

Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community.  To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

We Are Looking For :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

WORK SCHEDULE

For the first six months, this position will work onsite at SAM Downtown, Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.

After the initial six-month period, the regular schedule will shift to Tuesday through Saturday at the VP location.

Please note that this role requires participation in on-call scheduling and flexibility to work additional or adjusted hours as needed in support of departmental or organizational needs, as directed by your supervisor.

WORK CONDITIONS

Exposure : Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Mechanical rooms present moderately severe noise where ear protection is required. Workspaces may include outdoor areas and the occasional need to work in wet conditions. Position involves working with hazardous chemicals, cleaning agents, electrical, steam, and rotating parts. PPE will be provided.

Stationary Work :   Approximately 5% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 95%) is spent moving around the work area.

Communication :   Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, and co-workers is necessary.

Vision :   Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.

Office Work :   Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling :   Ability to transport up to fifty (50) pounds of equipment and supplies and up to seventy-five (75) pounds with assistance.

Working at Heights : The ability to work safely at heights is required, ability to work on ladders and scaffolding is required.  Safe operation of multiple types of personnel and scissor lifts is required.

ACCOMODATION

If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions / duties of this position. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org

Celebrating difference . At Seattle Art Museum, our members, visitors, and local community come from all walks of life, and so do our employees, volunteers, and interns. The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission : connecting art to life. Our mission and vision call us to be responsive to a multitude of cultural contexts and lived experiences, and as such, our Strategic Plan directly addresses the role art plays in empowering and elevating social justice movements, and promoting structural change to further equity in our society. SAM is particularly dedicated to racial equity in the workplace, because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to both historical and present inequities. We know that equity is not a single fixed destination, it’s ongoing reckoning. As SAM continually strives to be a more inclusive and equitable workplace, we are particularly interested in engaging with those who have been historically underrepresented in the museum field. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we celebrate difference.

SAM is an equal opportunity employer . We are an equal opportunity employer, and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org. The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions / duties of the role. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.

We encourage you to apply . We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We encourage you to submit an application, even if your experience doesn’t feel like a 100% match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they don't see themselves meeting or exceeding every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others.

Requirements for employment. In order to be employed by the Seattle Art Museum, you must reside in the state of Washington. Employment at SAM is contingent upon successful clearing and maintenance of clearance in both a federal and state criminal background check.

Want to learn more? If you haven't already, check out our Careers page for more on working at SAM.

Though we'd love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates, inquiries about hiring timeline, or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role, our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding!

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