General Maintenance Technician II

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Hiring Range: $25.00-$27.00 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Location

Tacoma, WA 98447.

Department:

Department:
Facilities Management

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 07/27/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Work Schedule:

M-F, 7am-4pm.

Overtime is occasionally required, and vacation approval may be limited during peak activity periods. Must participate in the rotating after-hours on-call schedule to provide coverage for emergencies.

General Description:

The main purpose of this job is to perform general facilities maintenance, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs across campus under the supervision of the Chief of Maintenance. The position exists to address the high volume of daily service requests (such as ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and basic plumbing/carpentry) and to assist building engineers with air intake, exhaust, and boiler systems. This role contributes significantly to PLU by reducing open work-order backlogs, keeping buildings safe and operational, and allowing senior licensed engineers to focus on complex utility systems and regulatory compliance.

• Address daily general maintenance service requests, including replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, ballasts, and completing minor plumbing and carpentry repairs.
• Assist Building Engineers with routine boiler checks, water testing, and preparing equipment for annual pressure vessel inspections.
• Assist the Preventative Maintenance Technician with changing air filters, lubricating motors and fans, and adjusting or replacing belts.
• Perform minor troubleshooting on building elevators and respond to emergency calls for stuck elevators, coordinating with external elevator contractors when necessary.
• Monitor wet and dry fire sprinkler systems weekly, assist with fire alarm checks, and perform emergency resetting of alarm pull-boxes.
• Monitor and maintain chemical balance in the campus swimming pool.
• Secure buildings having door/lock problems, replace lock cores, and make minor repairs to door hardware.
• Respond to calls for temperature adjustments or routine problems with heating or cooling systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge:
  General knowledge of building maintenance practices across electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades; familiarity with standard hand and power tools.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Skill in basic troubleshooting and minor electrical/plumbing repairs; proficiency using a multimeter to test for voltage and amperage.
• Operational
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use scaffolding, ladders, safety harnesses, and operate high lifts (training provided).
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to interact effectively with coworkers and campus customers.
• Autonomy:
  Ability to prioritize work, organize tasks, make decisions, and work independently without close supervision.
• Stress Management:
  Ability to remain calm and systematic during stressful emergency situations.

• High school diploma or GED .
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in building maintenance, general construction, or a similar mechanical craft.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license (must have held for at least 2 years).
• Mechanically inclined with a strong aptitude for hands-on, multi-trade troubleshooting.
• Selected candidates must demonstrate the ability to obtain a Class IV Boiler Fireman certification within 18 months of employment. PLU will fully fund and support this development through one of two straightforward pathways.
  • Renton Technical College’s 4-Week Online Course:
    An approved, $1,000 certification course that requires no prior boiler experience.
  • Seattle’s Online Testing Program:
    Available once the employee has accumulated 1 year of practical, on-the-job experience at PLU .
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks, including a driving abstract check, and pass PLU’s Driver’s Certification Training.

• General computer knowledge and technology literacy.
• A Washington State Class IV Boiler Fireman license…