TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Facilities Day Porter Assistant
The Facilities Day Porter Assistant supports the daily operations, cleanliness, and organization of TerraPower facilities. This role helps maintain common areas, manages supply inventory, and provides general facilities support across both Bellevue and Everett office locations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of common areas, including conference rooms, breakrooms, copy rooms, and shared spaces.
- Perform routine cleaning of appliances such as refrigerators, coffee machines, and microwaves.
- Support Facilities and Administrative teams with building-related requests and general upkeep.
- Stock and organize supplies in common areas, breakrooms, and copy rooms.
- Conduct inventory counts and assist with ordering supplies and food.
- Perform light janitorial duties, including trash removal, cardboard breakdown, spill cleanup, and sanitization as needed.
- Assist with weekly, quarterly, and annual deep-cleaning initiatives.
- Support meeting and event coordination, including catering delivery, room setup, and post-event cleanup.
- Receive and distribute mail and packages, including inter-office deliveries, and assist with outgoing shipments.
- Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in a porter or facilities support role, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Strong customer service and hospitality mindset.
- Reliable and flexible, with the ability to work varying hours between 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
- High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve, adapt, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Sound judgment and proactive approach to identifying and addressing needs.
- Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated integrity, teamwork, and respect in a collaborative environment.
- Additional Information
- The starting level and title for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Job Functions:
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
- Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
- Repetitive work: Prolonged
- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
- Travel required 0-10%
TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details
Salary Range: $24.19 - 30.23
*Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
- Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life and Disability
- Gender Affirmation Benefits
- Parental Leave
- 401k Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 21 days of annually accrued PTO
- Generous Holiday Schedule
- 10 paid holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/