Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

Senior Facilities Maintenance Tech

Bloodworks Northwest is backed by more than 70 years of Northwest history and 250,000 donors. A national leader in transfusion medicine, Bloodworks has been chosen to serve more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska – partnering closely with local hospitals to deliver the highest level of patient care. Patients with traumatic injuries, undergoing surgeries or organ transplantation, or receiving treatment for cancer and blood disorders all depend on our services, expertise, laboratories and research. We are local, nonprofit, independent, volunteer-supported and community-based.

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Senior Facilities Maintenance Tech within our Facilities and Engineering Department at Bloodworks NW! The incumbent will provide specialized skills and expertise in repair, maintenance, and construction across our multiple regulated 24/7 healthcare and laboratory facilities. Operate efficiently and with minimal supervision. Assist other maintenance staff, engineers, and Facilities staff throughout the Puget Sound region.

Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and appropriate independent judgment to provide skilled repair.
• Guide Maintenance staff by structuring assignments according to department priorities, the skills of staff, and through the use of the automated work order system.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures, including faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters.
• Paint facilities and equipment; prepare surfaces for painting; apply paint to building interiors, fixtures, and equipment, or to the exterior; strip, paint, or stain cabinets, doors, and woodwork.
• Install, modify, and repair modular office furniture; move office furniture, equipment, and supplies between locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including roof systems, vehicle checks, filter changes, and building rounds.
• Troubleshoot repairs and alterations of doors and fixtures within our building facilities to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for maintenance and repairs.
• Communicate with the vendor to schedule repairs, greet, and assist while repairs are in process.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and completed work for inclusion in the equipment database.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools; works with a variety of chemicals, including cleaning products, solvents, glues, etc.
• Organize maintenance areas, electrical and service closets, and inventory tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform duties of a Facilities Maintenance Technician as needed.
• Rotate on-call responsibility and after-hours response. On-call responsibility requires the ability to be available on short notice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ensure full compliance with the standards outlined in the BWNW Vehicle Safety and Training Policy and the Liftgate Safety Policy when operating or riding in company vehicles.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

· Minimum four years of relevant building trade, maintenance, or construction experience in one or more of the following areas:

Electrical, Painting/Drywall, Flooring Installation, Glazing, Pipe fitting/Plumbing, Carpentry/Cabinetry, Furniture, Assembly, Mechanics, HVAC/R, Equipment Repair

· High School graduate or G.E.D. plus additional vocational coursework preferred.

Specific Job Skills Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Other required physical activities include continuous standing, walking, and kneeling. Required physical activities used less frequently include reaching, climbing, handling, and repetitive motions of hands/wrists/feet (used frequently); stooping, sitting, bending, and crawling (used occasionally).
• Required licenses, certifications, and coursework depend on the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• The ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 75 lbs.
• To access certain client facilities, the incumbent may be required to apply for and obtain clearance to use the client property. This clearance process may require the incumbent to undergo additional levels of screening beyond Bloodworks' standard pre-employment screening.
• Possess and maintain a driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Valid State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record in the State of residence.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles.
• Use of a company or personal vehicle for company business requires an acceptable driver's record as defined by the vehicle policy.
• Must meet MVR standards required by the Bloodworks Vehicle Safety and Training Policy.

Working Conditions:

• The position requires frequent local travel, close work, constant standing, and heavy lifting; rotating on-call status, occasional overtime, and computer use (occasionally).
• Ability to work scheduled on-call, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• As this is an essential position with direct responsibility to donors and/or patients, the incumbent should be prepared to work extended and/or consecutive shifts, and possibly at a different location, during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies.
• This position has direct exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Benefits and Perks:

Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 401b), consolidated paid leave program (4.8 – 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized transit program, and educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus*

*Conditions apply

Bloodworks Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.