Utility Technician

About the role

Responsible for building maintenance and repairs, small projects, or other tasks assigned by the Overnight Building Superintendent.

Schedule

Overnight shift, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 pm – 6 am. Typical shift is approximately 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair and upkeep of the facilities to maintain day-to-day operation and elevated experiences for the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the corporate office, and all Space Needle owned properties.
• Assist the Superintendent, Engineer, and/or Painter with painting prep, cleaning, maintenance, and preventive maintenance including window washing, concrete cleaning, and lubricating equipment as needed.
• Dismantle, remove, replace, clean, and/or repair various pieces of equipment throughout the facility.
• Flexible with schedule and changes to duties.

Requirements

• Familiarity with all hand tools as well as electrical power tools (hand drills, table saw, band saw, drill press, etc.).
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge, general woodworking background, and general knowledge of painting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no DUIs or at-fault accidents in the past 2 years.
• Ability to effectively communicate using the English language.
• Ability to work in high areas with a harness as needed.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, lift 50 pounds, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces at times.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay

Hourly rate: $23.46 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability insurance.
• 401k plan with 50% company match on the first 6% you contribute (equivalent to 3% of your wages).
• Deferred compensation into 401(k) account at company Shareholder discretion. Eligible to begin participating after one year of service with an annual plan entry date of October 1st.
• Paid Personal Days: 10 per year.
• Paid Time Off: 14 days per year based on working 2080 hours per year.
• Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $2500 per year.
• New child family leave up to 4 weeks while on approved FMLA and enrolled in company-sponsored medical plan.
• 25% discount for many purchases at the Space Needle (Retail, Food and Beverage, not applied towards alcohol purchases).
• Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $200 per year.
• $50 per month towards ORCA card or parking.