Facilities Technician (Temporary)

About the role

The Facilities Technician must be detail‑oriented and possess effective communication and problem‑solving skills. A working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and equipment repairs is necessary to meet the needs of this position. This role is responsible for regular building maintenance, oversight and planning, including general cleaning, painting, repairing and landscaping as required. The person filling this position takes pride in the Cocoon House community and ensures an excellent facilities environment for youth, staff, and visitors. The technician will embrace Cocoon House’s vision and mission and understand how the position contributes to a positive organizational culture. Cocoon House is committed to growing in equity, diversity, and inclusion; candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply, and reasonable accommodations are available for qualified persons with disabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess property maintenance needs across multiple buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles; prioritize, develop a schedule, and perform or schedule maintenance.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of common spaces of the HUB property.
• Create and maintain maintenance best practices, policies, and procedures, including preventive maintenance, safety inspections, key control, and work order processes.
• Communicate and partner with operations and leadership teams, collaborate on long‑term solution recommendations, maintain weekly updates, and administer online Maintenance Tracking software.
• Prioritize requests appropriately and handle them expeditiously.
• Manage vendors, including annual certification scheduling.
• Ensure appropriate safety methods and standards are used, including proper storage of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversee facility improvement projects, including coordination with volunteer groups and the Volunteer Manager.
• Order and inventory facility supplies.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance such as replacement or repair of fixtures (wall switches and outlets, bulbs, ballasts, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance including repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging drains, and replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices.
• Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (preparing surfaces, applying paints, stains, varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
• Perform routine custodial services, both interior and exterior, at the HUB.
• Seasonally maintain landscaping at all sites.
• Prepare surfaces and paint various structures and equipment (walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion, using sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, and related tools.
• Perform vehicle preventive maintenance (replace light bulbs, check tire pressure, change oil, replace windshield wipers, service engine oils, inspect safety devices, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance, including basic plumbing and electrical, supply ordering and organization, and landscape/grounds keeping.
• Experience working with and supervising vendors to maintain HVAC, security, fire systems, vehicle maintenance, and commercial kitchen compliance.
• Overseeing building systems at multiple locations.
• Experience in organizations experiencing rapid growth and expansion is a plus.
• Capability to manage a facility database for facility and grounds requests.
• Ability to use common tools (hammer, drill, diagnostic meters, etc.).
• Demonstrable knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with youth.
• DCYF background clearance.
• Acceptable driver’s abstract with no more than two violations within the last three years.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Physical ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clients.
• Ability to hear voices and alarms.
• Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials.
• Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency; ability to go up and down stairs.

Pay

Starting wages: $21–$24 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour differential for multilingual skills.

Schedule

Full‑time, temporary minimum 6‑month assignment, on‑site at Monroe, Everett, and Lynnwood locations. Must be able to work occasional flexible hours and respond to after‑hours emergencies as needed.