Job Description
Job Title: Facilities Technician Facilities Schedule: Full Time Job Type: On-site The National Aquarium is seeking a Facilities Technician responsible for keeping all buildings, equipment and grounds well-maintained, clean, and working in all Providing on-site support for locks and doors, general carpentry and commercial maintenance. support the Life Support (LS) Department by performing daily inspections of all LS water transfer equipment. mechanical equipment as necessary and perform work on basic systems not customer-oriented manner. Must have weekend Keep all buildings, equipment and grounds well-maintained, clean, and working General carpentry, architectural maintenance Supporting maintenance of mechanical systems Full knowledge and experience of journeyed trade including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and/or pump system trades cross-training within Facilities team to ensure work orders can be completed by any Facilities team member when required Maintain all facilities systems to operate consistently and reliably Maintain Life Support & general building pumping systems Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office Ability to be flexible and work on unrelated problems and projects within one Coordination of work between facilities and other departments, such as Life Support and Operations, to minimize disruptions to the daily business and Ability to complete work and projects in a timely fashion and within the set Ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures High School Education, or equivalent Must be able to work with minimal supervision year was at the Journeyman level. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program and Journeyman certificate preferred. interest include but are not limited to Electrical, Plumbing, Pumps, Mechanical, and Carpentry Safety and CPR Training * policy for fleet vehicles Hourly range ($21.78-27.67 per hour) with hours worked over 40 in a week eligible for overtime, premium pay for National Aquarium recognized holidays, and shift differential for overnight shifts. holidays, up to four weeks of paid family leave and conservation day leave. full-time work and 401(k) plan participation with employer match available. are home to thousands of animals representing hundreds of species of fish, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and exceed industry standards in all aspects of animal care and welfare. programs and hands-on field conservation work. care for our ocean planet—begins within the walls of its buildings, but it does through education and engagement, habitat restoration, animal rescue and sustainable business practices, with its conservation work guided by three overarching goals—to combat climate change, save wildlife and habitats, and stop plastic pollution. guests, the animals in our care and the nature that surrounds us. We support taking risks. We are in service to each other, our guests and our communities. make intentional decisions and actions for the benefit of the people and animals Wellbeing: We ensure our people and animals have what they need mentally and We are committed to improving the wellbeing of communities Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice communities we serve. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sensory disability, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, arrest record, family or caregiver status, HIV status, federal, state, or local law. Our organization is dedicated to this policy with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, training, promotions, performance management, and separation, and general treatment during