What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bin Maintenance Specialist position at Northwest Center?
Description
Northwest Center is seeking a Full-Time Bin Maintenance Specialist to join our team in Seatac!
This role is responsible for transporting, placing, maintaining, and repairing metal clothing donation bins across the Puget Sound area. The position combines vehicle operation with skilled welding and fabrication work to ensure that donation bins remain functional, secure, and visually presentable. The Bin Maintenance Specialist is expected to demonstrate high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism while representing Northwest Center in the community.
The Big Blue Truck (BBT) division has been in continuous operation since 1967 and is the longest sustainable social enterprise of Northwest Center. BBT collects public donations that generate revenue crucial for Northwest Center's programs and services for people of all abilities.
Location: SeaTac, WA
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wage Range: $26 - $36 per hour
Benefits:
Key Responsibilities
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion toward a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.
Northwest Center is seeking a Full-Time Bin Maintenance Specialist to join our team in Seatac!
This role is responsible for transporting, placing, maintaining, and repairing metal clothing donation bins across the Puget Sound area. The position combines vehicle operation with skilled welding and fabrication work to ensure that donation bins remain functional, secure, and visually presentable. The Bin Maintenance Specialist is expected to demonstrate high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism while representing Northwest Center in the community.
The Big Blue Truck (BBT) division has been in continuous operation since 1967 and is the longest sustainable social enterprise of Northwest Center. BBT collects public donations that generate revenue crucial for Northwest Center's programs and services for people of all abilities.
Location: SeaTac, WA
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wage Range: $26 - $36 per hour
Benefits:
- Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- 7 Paid Holidays 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 2 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
- Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect bins across assigned routes to identify maintenance needs and complete necessary repairs in the field or during scheduled shop maintenance.
- Use welding and fabrication skills to repair or modify bins and build new parts or reinforcement panels when required.
- Remove and install bin decals following layout designs and ensuring correct placement and branding. Using appropriate PPE when handling chemicals for adhesive removal.
- Clean and maintain donation bins and their surroundings, including graffiti removal, debris cleanup, and organization to ensure a safe, presentable site.
- Perform building repair and maintenance, including exterior inspection, and repair, providing preventative maintenance.
- Adhering to compliance of all OSHA, DOT, and safety procedures.
- Operate equipment as necessary, including up to 26' straight truck.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid WA State Driver's License
- Two (2) or more years of experience in welding and metal fabrication (MIG, TIG, or stick)
- Ability to stand/walk on various surfaces for extended periods
- Comfortable with bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs, up to 75 lbs on occasion
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion toward a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.
Salary : $26 - $36
