Apartment Maintenance

BigFoot Java•Pacific, WA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Trimark University Housing is looking for a dependable, skilled, and motivated Maintenance Technician to help maintain our apartment communities in Seattle's University District. This position is responsible for completing maintenance requests, preparing apartments for new residents, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring our properties remain safe, clean, and well-maintained. Your primary work location will be our University District properties in Seattle. However, occasional travel to our Auburn and Buckley communities may be required to assist with maintenance projects, emergency repairs, apartment turns, or provide additional support when needed. If you enjoy solving problems, working independently, and take pride in quality workmanship, we'd love to have you join our team.

Requirements

2+ years of maintenance or construction experience preferred
Apartment maintenance experience is a plus
Valid Washington State driver's license
Reliable transportation to report to work
Ability to safely operate company vehicles
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Positive attitude and strong customer service skills
Lift up to 75 pounds
Frequently bend, kneel, squat, and climb
Work on ladders
Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
Stand and walk for extended periods
Use hand and power tools safely
Takes pride in their work
Has strong attention to detail
Is dependable and punctual
Works well independently and with a team
Treats residents with professionalism and respect
Is willing to learn and grow with the company
Can adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

EPA certification is a plus but not required
Plumbing repairs
Electrical troubleshooting
Drywall repair
Interior and exterior painting
Carpentry
Appliance installation and repair
Door, lock, and hardware repairs
Flooring repairs
Caulking and sealing
General building maintenance
Basic HVAC troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Complete daily maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
Diagnose and repair maintenance issues throughout the property.
Perform apartment turns between residents.
Conduct preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment.
Maintain the overall appearance and safety of each property.
Perform routine inspections to identify maintenance needs.
Keep maintenance shops and storage areas organized.
Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing repairs, painting, fixture replacements, appliance installation, cleaning touch-ups, safety inspections, and final quality checks.
Assist with scheduled maintenance including HVAC filter changes, smoke and carbon monoxide detector testing, water heater inspections, exterior lighting, door adjustments, minor roof and gutter inspections, and building safety inspections.
Help maintain clean and attractive communities by picking up debris, reporting safety hazards, assisting with exterior maintenance, and monitoring common areas.
Assist with emergency repairs including water leaks, flooding, plumbing issues, electrical outages, storm damage, lockouts, and other urgent maintenance situations.
Participation in an after-hours on-call rotation may be required.
Service our Seattle apartment communities, with travel between these communities throughout the workday expected.
Occasional travel to Auburn and Buckley properties may be required to assist with emergency maintenance, apartment turns, large repair projects, vacation coverage, or special maintenance assignments.
Mileage or use of a company vehicle will be provided when applicable.