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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Building Engineer

Posted : Open to internal and external applicants

Reports to : Aquarium Engineer

Status : Exempt (salaried)

Hours of work : Sunday – Thursday; 6 : 00am – 3 : 00pm

Posting Expires : Open until filled, priority given to applications received by December 5th, end of day.

Position description :

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking a skilled and experienced Building Engineer to join our Facilities team, to contribute to our shared mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment through the delivery of facility services. The Building Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and efficiency of our facility's infrastructure and the associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. This position reports directly to the Aquarium Engineer and is responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections to uphold the operational integrity of our built environment.

All positions at the Aquarium support and advance our SALISH Values ( S ustainable, A we-Inspiring, L earning and Improving, I nclusive Community, S cientific Integrity, H onoring Place). As a part of our values, the Aquarium is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We adopted a Regenerative Plan and are committed to Equity and Inclusion efforts. We envision a future in which ocean and coastal communities survive and thrive, where we can meet the needs of the present while building more resilient and equitable systems for the future.

As part of our inclusive community value, work experience is valued the same as education degrees. A successful candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in maintenance and repair of a combination of MEP systems and general facility maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, building automation systems, and other infrastructure to ensure systems operate at peak efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, and compressors while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
• Lead efforts to ensure mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems meet all regulatory requirements and proactively manage compliance. Examples include, but are not limited to, routine code-required inspections, Seattle Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), and Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standards (CBPS), etc.
• Partner closely with the Life Support Systems (LSS) team to coordinate work, share technical expertise, and ensure seamless operation of interconnected systems.
• Mentor and support early career facilities team members by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Monitor and optimize building automation systems to enhance efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve occupant and animal comfort.
• Assist and oversee contractors and vendors on the Aquarium campus, ensuring work aligns with safety, compliance, and performance expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and compliance efforts using the Aquarium’s CMMS.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, prioritizing safety and operational continuity.
• Participate in advancing the Aquarium’s Regenerative Plan by developing and implementing strategies for energy and resource conservation.
• Uphold Seattle Aquarium's S.A.L.I.S.H values, to foster an inclusive community for staff, guests, and all who engage with the engineering team. All Aquarium staff and volunteers are expected to participate in advancing and integrating into their work Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Regenerative practices in alignment with our daily work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Safety and PPE requirements for working in an industrial facility, including with tools, equipment, and chemicals.

Working Conditions

The following training / certifications must be successfully completed in first 180 days of employment (and maintained thereafter)

Salary and benefits : $78,000 - $95,000 / year, Dependent on experience . Please include salary expectations in your materials. Full-time staff are eligible for the Seattle Aquarium’s comprehensive benefits package to include medical, vision, dental, an employer-funded health reimbursement account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 403b retirement fund with employer match, access to a subsidized ORCA pass, a Seattle Aquarium Family Plus membership and generous paid time off.

How to apply : The Seattle Aquarium is committed to expanding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive conservation movement. We are invested in building an Aquarium with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, languages, cultural ways of knowing, and life experiences. We know research shows that society has conditioned communities of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other marginalized candidates to more frequently not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed even if they are qualified. If you meet some of the requirements and you are passionate about our mission and our ocean, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you.

Interested candidates should upload a résumé to our online application to be considered. Application review will begin immediately.

SeattleAquarium.org / careers

Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job by emailing us at jobs@seattleaquarium.org.

Note : If offered the position, candidates must pass a background check and motor vehicle records check. Conviction record is not an automatic disqualifier; we are a second chance employer. Regarding driving records : Within the last three years, you must not have had more than two moving traffic violations or any major violation (DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, etc.).

About the Seattle Aquarium : The Seattle Aquarium is a respected authority on Puget Sound, the Salish Sea and the world’s one ocean. Our team increases awareness and drives the change needed to preserve and protect our marine environment by providing excellent care and wellbeing for over 5,000 animals to create an inspiring visitor experience, offer engaging daytime and evening events, conservation education programs for people of all ages and backgrounds, community outreach to marginalized populations, research that advances understanding of animals in our care and their counterparts in the wild, advocacy and policy work, an award-winning volunteer program, high-impact marketing and communications, and more.

Our values, developed in conjunction with our staff, include commitments to adopting and promoting sustainable practices, creating awe-inspiring experiences, constantly learning and improving, fostering an inclusive community, maintaining scientific credibility through evidence-based practices and honoring our unique place by using our location and history as a lens for larger understanding.

Proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, we’re among the top 10 aquariums in the U.S. by attendance, and we welcome over 1 million people each year guided by our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment . Learn more at SeattleAquarium.org.

Timeline :

We anticipate the following recruiting schedule for those candidates who are selected for consideration. The following dates are preliminary and subject to change. We will work with candidates to set interview dates. If hired, relocation assistance is not available.