Apprentice Engineer

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Fred Hutch Operating Engineer is a building maintenance technician responsible for independently performing tasks of a skilled nature necessary for the operation maintenance and repair of Fred Hutch buildings grounds and equipment. The Fred Hutch OE is a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302. Fred Hutch members of IUOE Local 302 benefit from very competitive wages a pension and a great medical and dental package.

The OE Apprenticeship is an Earn While You Learn program designed to pay participants while being trained as an Operating Engineer. The OE Apprentice learns the skills through hands-on experience while attending classroom courses paid and provided by the IUOE Local 302. The OE Apprentice will gain skills in electrical mechanical refrigeration boiler and building automation trades. The OE Apprentice program is a four-year program during which they will acquire various certifications and licenses while being an active member of the IUOE Local 302.

The OE Apprentice will be rotated through all departmental disciplines and perform work orders as assigned and be expected to complete them under supervision or independently depending on complexity of the work. These responsibilities include coordinating with customers and executing the work.

• Attend classes at Rental Technical College as required and maintain passing grades.
• Maintain an on-the-job training record and turn these records into the union monthly and on time.
• Operate hand tools power tools and equipment relevant to selected trade.
• Perform manual labor associated with the relevant trade.
• Runs errands carries and delivers materials tools and equipment.
• Cleans tools and equipment.
• Does skilled trade work commensurate with years of experience as an apprentice.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Drivers License.

• Physical skills necessary to climb bend stoop lift and perform tasks utilizing ladders and scaffolds etc.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dependable on-time and proven good work habits.
• Great communication skills
• Able to work a varied schedule including shift work.
• Must have some knowledge of basic mechanics and use of hand tools.

This position is represented by IUOE-302. The hourly contracted range for this position is $28.17 to $39.98 which is inclusive of a $1.50-$7.00 Central Pension Fund diversion.

Position is eligible for shift differentials premiums for licenses and other wage premiums as governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).