Building Maintenance Technician

About Us:

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans Come First, with Risk Comes Reward, Great Teams Can Achieve Unimaginable Results, Honoring the Pacific Northwest is Our Duty, and Driving the Business is Our Responsibility.

Climate Pledge Arena, located at Seattle Center, is the complete redevelopment of an historic landmark, originally built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. The arena is owned by One Roof Sports & Entertainment and operated by Oak View Group. It is home to the NHL's Seattle Kraken, WNBA's Seattle Storm, PWHL's Seattle Torrent and the world's biggest performers of live music and events.

Climate Pledge Arena has one of the most progressive sustainability programs of any building its size, including being the world's first Zero Carbon Certified arena. Named after a cause, not a corporation, The Climate Pledge is an initiative founded by Amazon and Global Optimism asking global corporations to become net zero carbon by 2040. Climate Pledge Arena opened October 19, 2021.

Position Summary:

The Building Maintenance Technician (BMT) is responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and improvement of Climate Pledge Arena. Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, this position includes the areas of carpentry, dry wall, wall finishes including wallpaper, engineered materials, tile, furniture assembly, door locks and doors. Additionally, this job also includes working with vendors and subcontractors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure building systems are in proper working condition. ADA entry, doors and locks, roll up doors, loading dock levelers, safety and security equipment, lifts/Forks/carts and restroom partitions, carpet, tile, and concrete repair.
• Repair and install drywall, wall coverings, and glazing.
• Assist in major repairs, upgrades, and participating in large-scale maintenance duties as part of the operations team
• Documenting procedures, processes, and best practices in on-plan sets and end-user manuals or modifying what has previously been documented.
• Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled predictive maintenance checks following manufacturers' recommendation and/or as assigned.
• Log into the work order management system to find, accept, and complete the work request.
• Work in conjunction with the Facilities Manager to help implement an effective P.M. program for all equipment and systems.
• Assist in daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual required building inspections, and institute required corrections and/or Preventative Maintenance systems, and schedule as needed.
• Collaborate with other workers, company's officials, and staff to effectively provide solutions to maintenance problems.
• Support the successful completion of NHL games, WNBA games, PWHL games, major music/entertainment events, and other miscellaneous events each year.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors as required to carry out the various responsibilities of such 3rd party services.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as needed to assist in the management of responsibilities associated with the facility.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
• Able to effectively interact with customers, field staff, co-workers and vendors.
• Flexible and able to work with constantly adjusting schedule, priorities, and responsibilities.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
• Strong ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, and to follow manuals on operation and installation to successfully complete tasks.
• Strong ability to apply various types of equipment safely and efficiently, and to maintain and service them.
• Strong ability to quickly understand and carry out both written and oral instructions effectively.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, 2-year technical accreditation preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in property and/or facilities maintenance.
• 1-2 years of construction experience.
• Experience with a commercial building preferred.
• Experience with large-scale events in a stadium or concert setting of a similar size(18,000 seat) is highly desirable.

Working Conditions:

• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building

Compensation:

• In accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the expected base pay range for this position is $40.00 -$50.00 per hour. Actual base pay will depend on employee's experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• This role is classified as full-time, non-exempt.

Benefits & Perks:

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans

• Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability insurance

• 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4%

• Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events

• 15 vacation days, 10 personal holidays, and accrued sick time

• Minimum 10 paid holidays per year

• Paid parental leave

• Company-paid Orca, local transit card

• Corporate office located at Climate Pledge Arena; complimentary Arena garage parking offered

• Employee meal perks

• Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription

• Company-wide recognition platform

• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available

• Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring:


Climate Pledge Arena aspires to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don't meet every job requirement listed-or if you haven't worked in the industry or are still learning about the industry-we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is 'Make Us Better' and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy. If you'd like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: View email address on click.appcast.io.


Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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