Building Maintenance Lead

Job Description: Job Description Summary:Join our team as a Maintenance Lead and play a vital role in keeping our campus safe, functional, and running at its best. This hands-on leadership position combines technical expertise with team coordination, offering the opportunity to tackle a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and construction projects while making a lasting impact on the college community every day.Salary: $6,690 a monthPosition Duties and Responsibilities: Under general supervision, perform skilled tasks requiring knowledge to inspect, repair, install, and maintain physical facilities requiring skilled mechanical and trades work. This position requires a good working knowledge of several related skill fields such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding and machinist work. The Maintenance Lead will also lead and work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, equipment, facilities and utilities structures. The Maintenance Lead I will supervise journey-level trades workers and others engaged in maintenance, repair and modifications to campus facilities and coordinate with all campus community. Perform maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical, mechanical and structural systems of buildings and utility distributionPerform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment such as electrical drive motors, laundry, kitchen, and air-conditioning equipment; change oil, grease, change or clean filters, drive belts, sprockets, shafts, and bearings to ensure proper operationRepair windows, doors, screens, floors, floor coverings, and painted surfaces; install, maintain, and repair electrical connections, switches, circuits, electrical equipment, thermostats, and valvesInspect and initiate corrective action on a variety of building and facility related systems equipment and software. Systems include, but not limited to, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and low-voltage controls (alarm, equipment and access); determine need to call in and coordinate other mechanics as necessary to resolve failing or inefficient conditionsOperate power tools and equipment; operate automotive equipment for service and to transport materials and supplies; operate forklifts for service and material handlingAssist in the repair and remodel buildings; frames walls, rafters, and roofs; hangs, tapes, finishes, and paints interior sheet rock walls; installs counter tops; build custom fit cabinets, desks, bookcases, work tables, and benches; hang doors; paint interior and exterior surfaces; repairs concrete slabs and sidewalks Provide access to and securing of campus facilitiesAssist in the maintenance, operation and repair of electrical, mechanical and structural systems of buildings, grounds and utility distributionOperate and maintain power tools and equipment; operate and maintain automotive equipment for service and to transport materials and supplies; operate and maintain forklifts for service and material handlingOperate computerized systems such as Energy Management System and Security SystemPerform routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repairSurvey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standardsPerform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair etc.)Serve as a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts; provides a "presence", either individually or with additional Facilities team members, as needed for safety issuesAssist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessaryPerform troubleshooting and manual repairs when necessary (locks, door hardware, etc.)Conduct general upkeep procedures (painting, carpentry etc.)Troubleshoot and repair low voltage alarm panels and wiringMay occasionally perform emergency custodial tasks and assist custodians with setups and special activities; may occasionally assist with grounds activities such as snow removal or emergency spill clean-upMay attend technical training coursesFabricate material and equipment in workshopsRemodel and construct facilities in accordance with project requirements; assist in the preparation dataDevelop preliminary cost estimates for installations and repairsMaintain security of the facilities and equipmentDrive service vehicles as required, load and unload materials and suppliesMay perform minor maintenance on automobiles and equipment such as oil change, lubrication, fix flats, repair lights, fan belts, etc.Maintain communications with all groups through portable radios, campus cell phones, telephones, logbooks, journals, e-mail, etc. Perform duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities:May lead or instruct helpers or other maintenance workers as requiredMay train students/helpers in other skilled trade areasSupervise journey-level trades workers and others engaged in maintenance, repair and modifications to building mechanical equipment, machinery, special apparatus, systems, controls utilities and facilities, including laundry, kitchen, hospital, laboratory, elevator, printing, air-conditioning, power plant, and heavy construction equipment; coordinate will the campus communityReport status and condition of assigned areas to supervisor; assist supervisor with performance , coordinate and/or work with other trades and craft personnel Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and meet deadlines associated with the jobAbility to communicate in writing and verbally in English with a wide variety of individuals Ability to follow proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutionsDetail-oriented and thoroughAbility to operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance Ability to keep the school clean and orderlyAbility to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteousExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesAbility to travel between locations as a part of regular job assignments Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic and/or electrical trade or equivalent or journey status 4 years of experience in equipment repair High school graduate or equivalentContingent upon successfully completing a job-related background check in accordance with Washington State lawPreferred Qualifications: 2 years directing staff in a related position 4 years' experience in a building maintenance position Completed apprenticeship in more than one discipline High school diploma or GED certificate, vocational or technical training in custodial tradesPhysical Work Environment: Prolonged periods standingUse safety equipment Must be able to lift, bend, shovel, pulling, pushing, carrying stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a timeOutside in potentially inclement weather conditions This position also requires sufficient visual and manual dexterity to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodationCompensation, Work Schedule and Benefits: Salary is $6,690 a month The work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A regular schedule will be finalized upon hire. Candidate must be willing to work on-site for all or a portion of their schedule. Benefits: Bargaining Unit: The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the General Teamsters Local Union No. 231. This position will receive: 8 hours per month of sick leaveStarts with 11 hours per month of vacation leave24 hours of personal leave12 paid state/college holidays per calendar yearThe vacation leave and personal leave are available after successful completion of a 90 actual days worked probationary period Vacation is eligible for cash-out at the end of the assignment. Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:6 medical options3 dental plan options3 vision plan options Includes: life insurancelong-term disability Retirement benefits package including one of: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 Two voluntary investment (not matched) programsTIAA (403b)State Deferred Compensation (457) plan Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:Medical Flexible Spending planLimited Purpose Flexible Spending planHealth Savings AccountDependent Care AssistanceDiscounts for automobile and homeowner insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Up to 21 days of military leaveUp to 5 days of paid bereavement leavePaid civil/jury dutyAbility to participate in a shared leave programUp to 2 days of unpaid holiday for reasons of faith or conscienceWashington State and BTC Tuition Waiver programsThe position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the General Teamsters Local Union No. 231. All Teamsters positions are filled in accordance with Article X of the current negotiated working agreement and with college hiring procedures. Application Procedures and Deadline: Required application materials must be completed and submitted /jobs and received by 5 p.m. on 6/30/26 for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College or contact the Human Resources Office at . At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas. Required Online Application Materials: (Attachments in Word or PDF file only) Completed ApplicationCompletion of a background check Compensation details: 38.45-38.45 Hourly Wage PI6babf9942c09-2709