This Maintenance Technician General Worker performs semi-skilled and sub-journey work in performance of building maintenance for a variety of function to include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting and machinist work. This position inspects, repair, install and maintain physical facilities, locks and maintains and repair machinery and equipment.
Saint Martin’s University is more than just a place of learning—it’s a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff come together with purpose and heart. Founded in 1895 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey, we are grounded in the timeless Benedictine values of community, hospitality, and balance. These values, combined with a Saint Martin’s liberal arts education, shape our approach to education and daily life, encouraging students to think deeply, act with compassion, and serve with purpose.
As part of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we honor the integration of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and a shared responsibility for the common good. Our mission is to form graduates who are not only intellectually curious and ethically grounded, but also deeply committed to building a more just and equitable world. At Saint Martin’s, we care about the whole person.
Our supportive campus culture is built to help students thrive—academically, personally, and professionally. We pay special attention to the needs of those who have been historically underserved, and we work intentionally to create an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate environment for all.
We warmly invite mission-driven individuals to join our community—not just to work here, but to be part of something meaningful. Together, we educate students who go on to make a positive difference in their lives, their communities, and the world.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Identifies and corrects building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC work to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition, prevent degradation of property and systems, and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service using hand, power and specialty tools.
- Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment, (e.g. roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees, using various hand and power tools (e.g. roto rooter, snakes, welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, volt/ohm meters, ladders, etc.).
- Replaces or updates inoperable or old building materials and appliances (e.g. motors, belts, pumps, window glass, sinks, doors, smoke alarms, cabinets, shelves, tile, light fixtures, filter systems, patios etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working environment for employees using various tools and materials (e.g. welding equipment, ladders, power saws, hammers, drills, etc.).
- Repairs, replaces or installs plumbing components (e.g. water, sewer and drain lines, valves, faucets, etc.). Working knowledge various types of piping, fittings, valves, tanks, pipe wrenches, cutters, adhesives, etc.
- Repairs water, gas, electric or air pipes and lines in or under floors, walkways, and walls to repair leaks and breaks using cement materials and various hand, power or specialty tools.
- Removes, relocates, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment (e.g. switches, conduit wiring, receptacle lights, circuits, etc.) to maintain electrical power buildings and structures, detect shorts and defective connections, and restore operation of non-functioning equipment using various hand, power and specialty tools, computers, blueprints and materials.
- Removes blockages to restroom/kitchen facilities to restore the flow and drainage of waste water and products using appropriate tools and materials (e.g. hand, electrical and sewer snakes, plunger).
- Hangs, patches, textures and paints sheetrock and drywall to cover, repair or create various finishes on framed, existing, or damaged walls using various hand, power and specialty tools and materials (e.g. texture gun, taping knife, joint compound, tar, levels, etc.).
- Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks.
- Paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.).
- Performs general maintenance work (e.g. trims trees in parking lots, sweeps floors, hangs pictures, etc.) to maintain a clean, safe work area for employees using appropriate tools and materials.
- Removes, relocates, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment (e.g. switches, conduit wiring, receptacle lights, circuits, etc.) to maintain electrical power buildings and structures, detect shorts and defective connections, and restore operation of non-functioning equipment using various hand, power and specialty tools, computers, blueprints and materials.
- Install, repair and maintain wood and metal windows, doors, locks and closures using various hand, power and specialty tools to ensure proper operation and security.
- Installs vinyl composite and ceramic tile to construct, repair or replace floor or wall surfaces using various tools and materials (e.g. grout, trowel, level, chalk line, tile, cutter, square float, etc.).
- Replaces and repairs ceiling tiles and ceiling grid systems to correct damaged, stained or broken tiles using hand tools and saws.
- Installs signage on buildings and fences to identify buildings and direct traffic using various hand, power and specialty tools.
- Installs, repairs or replaces appliances (e.g. refrigerators, ranges, hoods, etc.) using various hand, power and specialty tools.
- Builds, repairs, and modifies office furniture using appropriate carpentry techniques and tools and materials (e.g. wood stains, various types of filling, studs, frames, etc.) .
- Inspects facilities equipment generators, compressors, etc.); systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, power sources, etc.); to determine condition of facilities, safe operation of equipment, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance using hand, power and specialty tools.
- Assesses emergency lighting needs and equipment to allow for safe exit of personnel in emergencies using blueprints and plans.
- Recommends building modifications to improve or alter existing facilities by inspecting and evaluating conditions, recommending appropriate changes and providing the supervisor with a report of alternatives.
- Document work and purchase orders and material lists to account for materials purchased.
- Plans and schedules corrective action and preventive maintenance to repair or modify defects and maintain operating condition of facilities and equipment using a computer and appropriate forms.
- Communicates orally and in writing to notify supervisor and user groups of conditions of building and equipment and scheduling dates for repairs using a computer and telephone.
May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs during off-duty hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary materials.
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COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- Estimating, costing, and ordering materials to complete work assignments.
- Arithmetic to calculate amounts of materials needed and to measure materials to be laid out, cut, shaped, threaded, joined, etc.
- The safety precautions and occupational hazards of electrical power testing and high voltage equipment.
- Electrical principles and theories.
- Plumbing codes to perform installation, maintenance, and repair work which will meet code requirements.
- Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning codes to perform maintenance, and repair work which will meet code requirements.
- The methods and techniques required in lifting, moving, stacking, storing, and protecting tools, equipment and materials.
- Proper use and hazards of chemical materials (e.g. paints, wood primers, roof coatings, caustic acids, etc.)
- Lighting fixtures including those for emergency egress routes.
Carpentry codes to perform installation, maintenance, and repair work which will meet code requirements.
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Skill in:
- The correct selection and safe use of various applicable hand, power and specialty tools.
- Inspecting and determining repairs and replacements of materials and equipment.
- Correctly applying methods, practices, and procedures in preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, renovation, and minor construction of buildings and utilities.
- Accurately reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches and schematics as they relate to buildings and utilities services systems.
- Troubleshooting HVAC electronic or electrical systems to their component parts level.
- Testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various tools and meters to determine appropriate repairs.
- Precisely operating gauges and testing equipment.
- Painting various surfaces and the use of appropriate painting equipment.
Performing installation, preventative maintenance, inspection, repair and replacement of various floor surfaces and coverings.
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Ability to:
- Follow safety standards in working with multiple services, tools, and equipment.
- Follow up and complete work orders.
- Respond to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs.
- Communicate orally with team members, co-workers, employees, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide useful information.
- Work individually or as a team member to complete work assignments satisfactorily.
- Be flexible in responding to changes in schedules and job priorities.
- Work with little supervision.
- Complete work in an efficient and timely manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignment
- Accurately sketch, read, and understand water, gas, electric, or air piping layouts.
- Observe, record, and report unsafe working conditions.
- Communicate in writing with team members, co-workers, employees.
- Understand and prioritize work plans to complete assignments with quality work and in a timely manner.
- Write reports and other documents legibly.
- Acquire additional skills to maintain technical competencies.
- Diagnose problems, input flow and/or drainage of plumbing systems and drains.
- Use miscellaneous office equipment (e.g. calculators, typewriters, computers, FAX machines, copiers, etc.).
Safely operate vehicles and/or construction equipment in all weather conditions.
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REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Three (3) years as a Facilities Maintenance Worker or Education, technical training in a field related to building maintenance through a recognized trade union, technical school or equivalent, accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
- Possess a valid WA driver license.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed either indoors or outdoors. Physical demands include:
- Moves light objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
- Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (less than 20 feet).
- Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments
- Ability to be mobile campus-wide for appropriate business needs.
- Lifts arm above shoulder level (Examples: painting, stocking shelves, or working on the underside of vehicles).
- Bend, crawl, and kneel to access areas requiring repair or installation repeatedly or continually over time (Example: reading a water meter).
- Walks over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
- Perceives the full range of the color spectrum (Example: working with electrical wires).
- Measures distance using a tape measurer calibrated instrument.
- Makes precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintains static arm-hand position.
- Makes skillful, controlled, manipulations of small objects.
- Makes fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism (Example: operating joy stick, levers, or pedals).
- Coordinates the movement of more than one limb simultaneously.
- Works in small, cramped areas.
- Climbs ladders or steps to reach objects.
- Works at heights greater than 10 feet.
- Comprehends and makes inferences from written material.
- Uses common hand tools, such as hammer, saw, screwdriver or similar tools.
- Operates power driven machinery such as jack hammer, tamper, or other similar sized equipment.
- Operates power driven machinery such as a lawn mower, vacuum sweeper, buffer or other similarly sized equipment.
- Works in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
