Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Main Campus - Yakima, WA 98903

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 hourly

Join Perry Technical Institute as a Maintenance Technician and enjoy a four‑day work week, outstanding employer‑paid benefits, and the opportunity to help maintain a beautiful campus that serves students and the community. If you’re an experienced maintenance professional who takes pride in quality work and enjoys solving a variety of maintenance challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, a Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of Perry Technical Institute’s buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. This position requires a highly skilled maintenance professional with broad experience across multiple building trades, and the ability to independently diagnose problems, prioritize work, and complete repairs with a high level of craftsmanship.

A Maintenance Technician performs routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on facilities, building systems, and campus grounds. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining building components, equipment, and infrastructure while accurately documenting completed work. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize when specialized expertise or licensed contractors are required to ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Duties are performed on campus and off‑site as needed. Working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment is a must.

Working indoors and outdoors is required. When working outdoors, may be subject to inclement weather. The work may be strenuous at times and may include lifting heavy objects, standing, stooping, and kneeling for long periods. Risks include injury from falls, burns, cuts, and exposure to inclement weather. Workers must follow strict safety procedures to avoid injuries.

This is a non‑exempt, full‑time, regular position. Anticipated schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Schedule may vary depending on department needs. Overtime may be required as necessary.

• PTI pays 100% of employees’ medical, dental and vision premiums and 60% for qualified dependents
• Paid Life Flight Network membership
• Flexible spending plan
• 401(k) with a 4% match and profit‑sharing opportunity
• Paid time off (accrue 5 hours per pay period; increases over time up to a max of 6 weeks per year)
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid 30‑minute lunch break
• 4‑day work weeks

• High school diploma or GED
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible commercial or institutional facilities maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (demonstrated knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position)
• Experience performing maintenance troubleshooting, prioritizing work orders, and selecting appropriate repair methods with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems, including controllers, valves, timers, pumps, filters, and related components
• Proficiency in the safe operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, technical drawings, and basic building plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to accurately document completed work
• Must be willing to consent to a drug test
• Must be able to read, speak, and effectively communicate in English
• Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute; employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance

• Seven or more years of commercial or institutional facilities maintenance experience
• Experience maintaining educational, healthcare, manufacturing, or other commercial…