FT-Facility & Rental Maintenance Repair Specialist
About The Position
The Facility & Rental Maintenance Repair Specialist provides complete maintenance and repair work for properties owned by CAC. This is a full-time, in-person position requiring daily work at CAC properties throughout Whitman County. The Specialist works under the direction of the Rentals Coordinator. The role includes maintaining, repairing, and improving residential properties; planning and tracking repair work; overseeing contractors; maintaining materials and equipment inventories; and inspecting housing units for compliance with minimum Housing Quality Standards. The Specialist may also recommend improvements to program and project operations and assist with program planning, annual work program development, and housing project and program proposals. Other related tasks may be assigned by the Rental Coordinator.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in rental housing maintenance, repair, or construction.
- Knowledge of residential maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation practices, methods, and materials in carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical work, and general landscaping.
- Knowledge of effective time and project management practices.
- Ability to perform residential repair and maintenance tasks involving carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical work, painting, siding, roofing, and landscaping.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to prepare accurate measurements, mathematical calculations, and financial estimates.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow program procedures, regulations, and specifications.
- Ability to schedule and monitor multiple processes or projects.
- Ability to maintain detailed and accurate project and unit files.
- Ability to use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and accounting programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied social and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to work under pressure, independently, and as an effective team member.
- Availability for a rotating weekend on-call schedule.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
- Insurability and ability to be bonded.
- Willingness to work throughout Whitman County.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in all aspects of carpentry and painting.
- One year in a lead position, such as foreman or independent contractor; preferred but not required.
- One year in work where services were provided directly to customers.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and improve properties owned and managed by CAC, including installing doors, windows, siding, roofing, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and wallboard, and completing painting, landscaping, and related work.
- Complete and update maintenance and repair plans, including work lists, material lists, cost estimates, and work schedules for each property.
- Supervise repair and improvement work completed by contractors.
- Maintain an inventory of construction, repair, and maintenance materials, tools, and equipment.
- Inspect housing units to ensure assisted units meet minimum Housing Quality Standards.
- Recommend improvements to program and project operations and assist with program planning, annual work program development, and development of housing project and program proposals.
- Complete other related tasks assigned by the Rental Coordinator.
Benefits
- Four-day work week.
- Most nights and weekends off.
- Paid stipend for on-call rotation as needed.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- Accrual of 8 hours of sick time per month.
- M/D/V available beginning the first full month of employment.
- Generous PTO package after 6 months of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
