Maintenance Tech - Clover Place

DESC•Seattle, WA

11d

About The Position

The Maintenance Staff performs a variety of maintenance repair tasks in assigned DESC facilities to keep the properties looking good and functioning well, and assists the Facilities Manager with Maintenance Team coordination issues.

Requirements

Three years of maintenance or trades experience.
Ability to organize workload and complete duties with minimum direct supervision.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from various backgrounds.
Ability to handle a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior from clients.
Must have valid Washington State driver's license.
Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary maintenance tasks in all areas of assigned facilities, including, but not limited to, shelter dorms, individual apartments, hallways, common areas, offices, storage and trash rooms, equipment rooms, stairways, elevators, kitchens, laundry rooms, lounges, bathrooms, showers, alleys, sidewalks, roofs, and decks or patios.
Monitor facilities and equipment for damage and provide upkeep and repair as needed.
Assist other staff with large cleaning projects, including unit turnovers, as necessary or assigned.
Communicate repair or extensive cleaning needs to supervisor before starting work, seeking assistance to complete maintenance work not within personal skill level.
Do not enter occupied apartments without prior approval from supervisor.
Work at ground level or from ladders and scaffolding. Carry and lift heavy materials, containers, ladders, tools, and other equipment to and around work sites.
Repair basic building or apartment systems as assigned, including basic electrical systems (switches, outlets, breakers, fixtures, and minor wiring), general carpentry needs (woodwork, door maintenance, floor repair, wallboard and plaster work, painting, and lock systems repair), and plumbing.
Assist Facilities Manager with general Maintenance Team coordination issues, including staff scheduling and inventory and ordering of supplies.
Respond to emergencies, initiating emergency maintenance actions, cleaning up debris, water, etc., and contacting supervisors.
Safeguard building and unit keys, never giving anyone access to occupied tenant units.
Read and record in maintenance logs or other record-keeping systems to receive assignments and communicate progress.
Participate in staff meetings and trainings, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.