Lead Facilities Technician

Lead Facilities Technician

Main Campus
- Yakima, WA 98903

Salary Range $27.00 - $30.00 Hourly

LEAD FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

Join Perry Technical Institute as a Lead Facilities 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. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with overtime as required. If you are an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys leading others, solving complex facility challenges, and setting the standard for quality workmanship, we would love to hear from you.

The Lead Facilities Technician is the department's working lead and serves as the day-to-day leader for maintenance activities and assigned operations. Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position provides leadership, technical expertise, and operational coordination while actively performing skilled maintenance work alongside the team. This position plans, coordinates, assigns, and prioritizes daily maintenance activities; leads assigned projects through successful completion;

and mentors maintenance staff to promote accountability, professional growth, and quality workmanship.

The Lead Facilities Technician serves as a technical resource across multiple building trades and is expected to independently diagnose complex facility issues, develop practical solutions, coordinate resources, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and correctly the first time. Success in this role requires exceptional craftsmanship, sound judgment, strong leadership, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a safe, reliable, and attractive campus.

working conditions :

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

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, and 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. Schedule may vary depending on department needs. Overtime may be required as necessary.

WAGE range: $27 - $30 Per Hour

The job posting includes the expected hiring wage range while the full wage scale for this position can be calculated by starting with the hiring range and increasing the wage three percent annually over the duration of employment. Increase in wages depends on approval of an annual budget and is not guaranteed.

PTI offers a comprehensive benefits package:

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 break4-day work weeks

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible commercial or institutional facilities maintenance experience, including demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, repair, project coordination, and team leadership, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Five (5) years of experience leading maintenance personnel or skilled trades teams, with responsibility for assigning work, coordinating resources, supporting performance, and achieving operational goals.
• Demonstrated experience in multiple building trades, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, or related facilities maintenance disciplines.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and decision-making skills with demonstrated experience successfully planning, coordinating, and completing complex maintenance projects involving multiple resources, competing priorities, and established deadlines.
• Ability to resolve conflicts professionally, exercise sound judgment, and maintain quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, technical drawings, and 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…