Maintenance Manager - Columbia City Station Apartments

Mercy Housing•Seattle, WA

9h•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Housing is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Manager for Columbia City Station Apartments, a 52-unit property in Seattle, Washington. This on-site role collaborates with property management to perform building maintenance and oversee the maintenance budget and vendor contracts. Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Pay is $34–$37 per hour, depending on experience. The position includes maintaining and preparing units for new residents, performing routine repairs, managing day-to-day maintenance functions, assisting with budget oversight, and coordinating vendor contracts. Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, while conducting background checks for all positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in skilled maintenance work.
Technical expertise in one or more building trades.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment.
Ability to comprehend and communicate in English, orally and in writing, and present information to groups.
Ability to perform basic math and understand trade measurement systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, plumbing, and mechanical diagrams and blueprints, and draft working sketches.
Ability to use maintenance, trade, and testing equipment and tools.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Patch and paint walls, trim, and ceilings.
Clean, repair, and maintain appliances.
Prepare units for new residents, including completing necessary turnover work.
Perform routine plumbing and electrical repairs.
Manage day-to-day maintenance functions.
Assist with maintenance budget oversight.
Coordinate and manage vendor contracts in collaboration with the property management team.
Effectively oversee the work progress of vendors or outside contractors.

Benefits

Early close Fridays, with three paid hours off each Friday.
Early close prior to a holiday, with three paid hours.
Several healthcare plans to choose from.
Dental insurance, including plans covering orthodontia and a free basic dental option.
Vision insurance.
15 days of earned PTO in the first year.
12 company holidays and two floating holidays.
Paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Paid time off to volunteer.
Paid parental and caregiver leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
403(b) with employer match.
Free Employee Assistance Plan.
Pet insurance options.