Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Kenmore Air Harbor•Kenmore, WA

16d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Kenmore Air is seeking a skilled and resourceful Facilities and Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves ensuring the excellent working order of hangars, offices, shops, and docks across multiple locations, including their home base in Kenmore and outstation locations. The technician will be responsible for a variety of maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of an iconic Pacific Northwest heritage company with nearly 80 years of history in seaplane operations and charter flights.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of hands-on facilities maintenance, general contracting, or related trade experience.
Proficiency across multiple trades including carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical, and painting.
Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, schematics, and work orders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improvise practical solutions in a dynamic environment.
Comfort working independently with minimal supervision and managing your own time across multiple locations.
Valid Washington State driver's license and clean driving record.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and perform labor-intensive tasks in varying weather conditions.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a marine or waterfront environment including dock and float maintenance.
Experience with aviation facility environments or similar industrial/operational settings.
Washington State electrical or plumbing certification.
Forklift certification or experience operating heavy equipment.
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and workplace safety programs.

Responsibilities

Complete general maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks assigned by the Facilities Manager across main base facilities (hangars, offices, shops, common areas): replace light fixtures, replace door handles, install desks and monitors, and similar work.
Maintain and repair docks, ramps, floating structures, and waterfront infrastructure at the seaplane bases as assigned.
Support Friday Harbor and Orcas Island with scheduled and as-needed maintenance visits per the Facilities Manager's schedule.
Perform carpentry, painting, plumbing, and basic electrical work as assigned.
Conduct routine facility inspections and report developing issues to the Facilities Manager for prioritization.
Maintain an organized inventory of tools, supplies, and materials.
Respond to urgent maintenance requests and facilities emergencies, notifying the Facilities Manager promptly.
Support seasonal prep: winterization in fall, readiness checks in spring, as directed.
Assist with special projects, installations, and facility improvements as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment in compliance with applicable safety standards.