Building Equipment Mechanic

Building Equipment Mechanic

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington.

Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and Evergreen Health, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students.

We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources.

The Building Equipment Mechanic performs routine building maintenance work across campus facilities and equipment, while supporting modern and emerging building technologies. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for preventive maintenance, use of automated and robotic equipment, building inspections, and basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, and building systems.

This role is a key operational team member, supporting campus comfort, sustainability, safety, and event readiness through customer service, building automation systems, inspection technologies, and field observations. This position is union covered, reports to the department supervisor, and works a regular shift of 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, painting, and other related duties.
• Maintain and repair pipelines, pumps, motors, fans, temperature control equipment, valves, dampers, and safety devices, monitoring devices, fire alarms, and intercom systems.
• Perform minor repairs such as replacing switches, fixtures, valves, motors, and electrical components
• Troubleshoot and repair of campus equipment and infrastructure
• Inspect building systems and report deficiencies or potential failures
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Perform basic installations and light construction projects
• Clean clogged drains, clear sewer lines when appropriate, and replace broken windows or damaged partitions
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Ability to or possess forklift, Z-Lift and Scissor lift certification. Provide supervision of their use and maintenance. Assist with facilities and college projects that necessitate the use of the lifts.

Preventative Maintenance

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on equipment and systems
• Follow established PM schedules and checklists
• Document completed work and observations in the work order system
• Assist in identifying recurring issues and maintenance needs
• Assist in resource conservation management
• Operate small unmanned aerial systems (drones) to perform visual inspections of roofs, façades, exterior systems, and other hard-to-reach areas, in compliance with college policies and applicable regulations
• Capture photos, video, and written observations to document building conditions and maintenance needs
• Support facilities staff by identifying visible defects, wear, or safety issues during inspections

Systems and Data

• Enter work orders, labor, and basic asset data in CMMS (Megamation or equivalent)
• Updated equipment notes, condition observations, and repair history
• Review assigned system alerts or notifications and report issues to senior staff
• Navigate building automation systems and dashboards.
• Monitor and assist with managing building lighting control systems,…