Job Title: Facilities Technician
Posting Date: May 2026
Job Department: Facilities
Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: On-site
Location: National Aquarium Pier 3 501 E Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21202/ACRC 901 E. Fayette St Baltimore, MD 21202/Candler 111 Market Pl Suite 800 Baltimore MD 21202
JOB SUMMARY:
The National Aquarium is seeking a Facilities Technician responsible for keeping all buildings, equipment and grounds well-maintained, clean, and working in all Aquarium Buildings in a first-class manner. Providing on-site support for locks and doors, general carpentry and commercial maintenance. This individual will support the Life Support (LS) Department by performing daily inspections of all LS water transfer equipment. Assess, repair, replace, rebuild and maintain all mechanical equipment as necessary and perform work on basic systems not typically found in a journeyed trade. Complete work-orders in a proactive and customer-oriented manner. Valid drivers license required. Must have weekend availability.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Essential responsibilities include:
- Keep all buildings, equipment and grounds well-maintained, clean, and working in all Aquarium Buildings in a first-class manner
- Repair and replace internal and external door and lock systems
- General carpentry, architectural maintenance
- Supporting maintenance of mechanical systems
- Responsible for work in all Aquarium buildings and grounds
- Full knowledge and experience of journeyed trade including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and/or pump system trades
- Good working knowledge non-journeyed trades including areas such as Ozone, life support systems, pumps, motors, sand filters, etc.
- Learn and master critical skills in other journeyed trades to ensure complete cross-training within Facilities team to ensure work orders can be completed by any Facilities team member when required
- Maintain all facilities systems to operate consistently and reliably
- Maintain Life Support & general building pumping systems
- Troubleshoot and solve problems
- Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office
- Ability to be flexible and work on unrelated problems and projects within one day
- Communicate regularly with staff in other departments, in particular the status of work orders, changes, complications, completions and resolutions
- Coordination of work between facilities and other departments, such as Life Support and Operations, to minimize disruptions to the daily business and visitors
- Oversee all major pump repairs made by outside vendors
- Ability to complete work and projects in a timely fashion and within the set schedule
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled
- Support company mission
- Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned or required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Education, or equivalent
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Must have a minimum of 5-6 years in the specified trade of which at least 1 year was at the Journeyman level. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program and Journeyman certificate preferred. The specified trades of interest include but are not limited to Electrical, Plumbing, Pumps, Mechanical, and Carpentry
- Locksmith experience preferred
- Safety and CPR Training
- Ability to pass DOT Physical
- Must have a valid drivers license and ability to be insured by organization policy for fleet vehicles
TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Hourly range ($21.78-27.67 per hour) with hours worked over 40 in a week eligible for overtime, premium pay for National Aquarium recognized holidays, and shift differential for overnight shifts. National Aquarium provides an excellent benefits package including four weeks paid time off, six paid floating holidays, up to four weeks of paid family leave and conservation day leave. Employees are eligible for health care (single and family) after 30 days of full-time work and 401(k) plan participation with employer match available. Employees receive a family membership package and Aquarium tickets.
About the National Aquarium
Established in 1981, the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. The Aquarium’s award-winning habitats are home to thousands of animals representing hundreds of species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. We are proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and exceed industry standards in all aspects of animal care and welfare.
More than 1.2 million people visit the Aquarium each year to experience our immersive exhibits, and we reach far more through our science-based education programs and hands-on field conservation work. The National Aquarium is one of the top three aquariums in the United States and the largest paid cultural attraction in Maryland.
Our Mission and Goals
The Aquarium’s mission—to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet—begins within the walls of its buildings, but it does not end there. The Aquarium protects, enhances and restores natural resources through education and engagement, habitat restoration, animal rescue and sustainable business practices, with its conservation work guided by three overarching goals—to combat climate change, save wildlife and habitats, and stop plastic pollution.
Our Values
At the National Aquarium, our core values form the basis for our beliefs about our organization, our colleagues and ourselves, and serve as the framework to guide our behaviors and actions to achieve our mission.
Connection: We take the time to build lasting connections with each other, our guests, the animals in our care and the nature that surrounds us. We communicate clearly and collaborate readily within and across teams. We engage thoughtfully with our partners. We practice shared accountability.
Curiosity: We center learning and growth in all that we do. Our people are empowered to explore new approaches. We support taking risks. We value diverse perspectives and bold ideas. We embrace change.
Optimism: We celebrate the power of positive moments and shared experiences. We seek out opportunities to have fun. We reconnect with our purpose through sharing successes with our colleagues.
Service: We are in service to each other, our guests and our communities. We make intentional decisions and actions for the benefit of the people and animals within our organization.
Wellbeing: We ensure our people and animals have what they need mentally and physically to thrive. We are committed to improving the wellbeing of communities and sharing the healing power of natural for all.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
National Aquarium values an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, volunteers, and interns. Our goal is to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a candidate pool representative of the variety of communities we serve. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, the Aquarium is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes an environment free from all discrimination and harassment.
In the selection and retention of employees, volunteers, and interns, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, arrest record, family or caregiver status, HIV status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Our organization is dedicated to this policy with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, training, promotions, performance management, and separation, and general treatment during time of employment.
