Maintenance Technician I - The Rise on Madison

Bellwether Housing•Seattle, WA

5d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Bellwether Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities Management department at The Rise on Madison Apartments. This role is crucial for maintaining the property, which includes 250 units across a 17-story building with supportive housing, commercial spaces, and residential floors. The Facilities Management team plays a vital role in Bellwether's mission to create, maintain, and strengthen communities by providing essential housing. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks including routine groundskeeping, janitorial duties, painting, preventive maintenance, and both routine and emergency repairs to ensure the property remains in excellent working order and safe for residents.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license, the appropriate amount of automobile insurance, and a safe driving record, and/or ability to possess a valid license within 90-days of employment.
Able to travel and work at various Bellwether properties as needed.
Experience with computers and mobile devices.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Working knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Ability to work on call as needed.
Legible handwriting and basic math skills.
Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy.
Ability to complete strenuous work for long periods of time.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Able to safely operate power tools and other maintenance equipment.
A high school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
At least one year of experience in the property management industry or a directly related field.
Commitment to and value of equity, inclusion, and respect.
Thrive in inclusive environments and have a passion for connecting with individuals who share a wide range of experiences.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine groundskeeping, janitorial, painting, preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance.
Meet regularly with the Property Manager to review work orders, unit turn schedules, and general property needs. Make recommendations and inform of needed repairs.
Apply fair housing guidelines when entering occupied units and interacting with residents.
Maintain tenant and staff confidentiality.
Prepare vacant units for re-renting in a timely manner. Complete cleaning, maintenance, and coordinate with vendor or other agency staff.
Review maintenance requests, work order logs, and company policies and procedures.
Maintain records in keeping with company, city, state, and federal guidelines.
Be the point of contact for tenant emergency needs when appropriate.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and training/conferences when assigned.
Inform Maintenance and Site Managers of needed maintenance supplies and equipment per instruction. Keep storage areas clean and organized.
Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance and repairs within homes and throughout the property. Ensure disposal of trash and other discarded items after each assigned work order.
Work with residential staff and outside contractors in a respectful and courteous manner.
Ensure facilities are in proper working order and safe by inspecting plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems.
Document actions taken and parts needed or required to complete assigned work orders.
Provide suggestions to management and support the implementation of process improvement and efficiency measures.
Represent Bellwether Housing in your own work, and in the work you manage.
Perform pest management duties as needed.
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule as required by the property's needs.
Contribute and participate as a site team member.
Performs any additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor and Property Manager.
Other duties as assigned.