Maintenance Technician I-(1.0 FTE)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Recruitment Period : 09 / 03 / 2025 - Until Filled

Status : Full-Time, 40 hours / week

Salary Information : Annual Minimum Salary-$36,000-Annual Maximum Salary-$54,000

Hiring Rate : $17.31-$21.63

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours / week.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and / or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https : / / www.visityakima.com / .

General Summary :

Maintains and cleans University buildings and grounds. Fulfills work orders for faculty, staff, and students. Assists with preparation for special events on campus. Responds to maintenance emergencies and inclement weather events as needed.

Essential Job Functions :

• Responds to maintenance work orders submitted faculty, staff and students.
• Cleans and maintains campus buildings according to established schedules.
• Assist with set up and clean up for campus events. Moves chairs, tables, signage, and other associated items.
• Responds to emergencies and inclement weather events as needed and assists with clean-up and general maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on departmental need.

Requirements : Education :

Experience :

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

Skill in independent decision making; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; skill in a skilled trade (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.); knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; ability to maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations; and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position

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The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE) :

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.