Building Maintenance Jobs in Bellingham, WA (NOW HIRING)

Priority Closing: 8/20/26

Summary:Join our team as a Maintenance Lead II and play a vital role in keeping our campus safe, functional, and running at its best. This hands-on working leadership position combines technical expertise with team coordination, offering the opportunity to tackle a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and construction projects while making a lasting impact on the college community every day.
Salary: $7226 a month

Under general supervision, perform skilled tasks requiring knowledge to inspect, repair, install, and maintain physical facilities requiring skilled mechanical and trades work.  This position requires a good working knowledge of several related skill fields such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding and machinist work. The Maintenance Lead II will also lead and work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, equipment, facilities and utilities structures. This position has the authority to make decisions without supervision regarding: work priorities, processes, methods, and flow. Utilizes independent judgement, leadership, and effective communication with all levels of campus community to prioritize and organize multiple demands, both immediate and long range, for on-going operations of the unit.

• Perform maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical, mechanical and structural systems of buildings and utility distribution
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment such as electrical drive motors, laundry, kitchen, and air-conditioning equipment; change oil, grease, change or clean filters, drive belts, sprockets, shafts, and bearings to ensure proper operation
• Repair windows, doors, screens, floors, floor coverings, and painted surfaces; install, maintain, and repair electrical connections, switches, circuits, electrical equipment, thermostats, and valves
• Inspect and initiate corrective action on a variety of building and facility related systems equipment and software.  Systems include, but not limited to, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and low-voltage controls (alarm, equipment and access)
• Determine need to call in and coordinate other mechanics as necessary to resolve failing or inefficient conditions
• Operate power tools and equipment; operate automotive equipment for service and to transport materials and supplies; operate forklifts for service and material handling
• Assist in the repair and remodel buildings; frames walls, rafters, and roofs; hangs, tapes, finishes, and paints interior sheet rock walls; installs counter tops; build custom fit cabinets, desks, bookcases, work tables, and benches; hang doors; paint interior and exterior surfaces; repairs concrete slabs and sidewalks 
• Provide access to and securing of campus facilities
• Develop and coordinate preventive maintenance programs;
• Maintain compliance with life safety systems
• Perform maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical, mechanical and structural systems of buildings and utility distribution; repair and replace windows, doors, locks, floors, floor coverings, ceilings and painted surfaces
• Install and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment
• Repair and replace components, connections, switches, circuits, thermostats, valves and motors
• Install and maintain plumbing systems
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for installations and repairs
• Develop, coordinate, contract, execute and monitor sub-contracted maintenance, repairs, installation, and construction
• Assist to maintain security of the facilities and equipment
• Repair and replace piping, fixtures, faucets, valves, clear drains and install dispensers;
• Operate hand and power tools in a skilled manner
• Assist in the maintenance, operation and repair of electrical, mechanical and structural systems of buildings, grounds and utility distribution
• Operate and maintain power tools and equipment; operate and maintain automotive equipment for service and to transport materials and supplies; operate and maintain forklifts for service and material handling
• Operate computerized systems such as Energy Management System and Security System
• Perform routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair
• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair etc.)
• Serve as a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts; provides a "presence", either individually or with additional Facilities team members, as needed for safety issues
• Assist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary
• Perform troubleshooting and manual repairs when necessary (locks, door hardware, etc.)
• Conduct general upkeep procedures (painting, carpentry etc.)
• Troubleshoot and repair low voltage alarm panels and wiring
• May occasionally perform emergency custodial tasks and assist custodians with setups and special activities; may occasionally assist with grounds activities such as snow removal or emergency spill clean-up
• May attend technical training courses
• Fabricate material and equipment in workshops
• Remodel and construct facilities in accordance with project requirements; assist in the preparation data
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for installations and repairs
• Maintain security of the facilities and equipment
• Drive service vehicles as required, load and unload materials and supplies
• May perform minor maintenance on automobiles and equipment such as oil change, lubrication, fix flats, repair lights, fan belts, etc.
• Maintain communications with all groups through portable radios, campus cell phones, telephones, logbooks, journals, e-mail, etc. 
• Perform duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May lead or instruct helpers or other maintenance workers as required
• May train students/helpers in other skilled trade areas
• Supervise journey-level trades workers and others engaged in maintenance, repair and modifications to building mechanical equipment, machinery, special apparatus, systems, controls utilities and facilities, including laundry, kitchen, hospital, laboratory, elevator, printing, air-conditioning, power plant, and heavy construction equipment
• Report status and condition of assigned areas to supervisor; assist supervisor with performance evaluations.
• Has authority to make decisions without supervision regarding: work priorities, processes, methods, and flow. Utilizes independent judgement, leadership, and effective communication with all levels of campus community to prioritize and organize multiple demands, both immediate and long range, for on-going operations of the unit

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and meet deadlines associated with the job
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English with a wide variety of individuals 
• Ability to follow proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Ability to operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance 
• Ability to keep the school clean and orderly
• Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel between locations as a part of regular job assignments 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic and/or electrical trade or equivalent or journey status 
• 2 years experience in journey level repair involving staff direction in a multiple building campus or organization 
• 4 years of experience in equipment repair 
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Contingent upon successfully completing a job-related background check in accordance with Washington State law 

Physical Work Environment: 

• Prolonged periods standing
• Use safety equipment 
• Must be able to lift, bend, shovel, pulling, pushing, carrying stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Outside in potentially inclement weather conditions 
• This position also requires sufficient visual and manual dexterity to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation

Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits:

Salary is $7,226 a month

The work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A regular schedule will be finalized upon hire. Candidate must be willing to work on-site for all or a portion of their schedule. 

Benefits: 

This position will receive: 

• 8 hours per month of sick leave
• Starts with 11 hours per month of vacation leave
• 24 hours of personal leave
• 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year
• The vacation leave and personal leave are available after successful completion of a 90 actual days worked probationary period

*Vacation is eligible for cash-out at the end of the assignment. 

Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:

• 6 medical options
• 3 dental plan options
• 3 vision plan options 

Includes: 

• life insurance
• long-term disability

Retirement benefits package including one of: 

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 

Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs

• TIAA (403b)
• State Deferred Compensation (457) plan

Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:

• Medical Flexible Spending plan
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 21 days of military leave
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
• Paid civil/jury duty
• Ability to participate in a shared leave program
• Up to 2 days of unpaid holiday for reasons of faith or conscience
• Washington State and BTC Tuition Waiver programs

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on 8/20/2026 for priority consideration.  Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. 

More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas. 

Required Online Application Materials: 

(Attachments in Word or PDF file only) 

• Completed Online BTC Employment Application and supplemental questions 
• Completion of a background check

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 2nd and 3rd   

Compensation details: 41.53-41.53 Hourly Wage

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