Maintenance Technician

Low Income Housing Institute•Olympia, WA

12d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will be primarily responsible for conducting routine, preventative, and emergency repairs. This role serves as a field representative of the maintenance department, requiring a professional demeanor, attention to detail, jobsite cleanliness, customer service, and safety. The technician will document all work, participate in on-call duties for evening/weekend emergencies, and foster a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks on properties such as inspections, carpentry, drywall repair, construction, renovations, remodels, concrete and brickwork, siding and roofing, minor electrical upgrades, and plumbing repairs. They will also maintain mechanical equipment, property grounds, and landscaping, and assist the Development department with various tasks. The role requires utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), cleaning work areas, and completing work in a timely and professional manner. Janitorial duties such as cleaning common areas, grounds, and preparing receptacles for pickup are also included. Administratively, the technician will coordinate bids, supervise subcontractors, evaluate properties for proactive maintenance, report incidents and needs, communicate with property managers, record inspections, prioritize work, order supplies within budget, submit expense reports, engage in training, and respond to work emails and supervisor check-ins.

Requirements

2 years’ experience in building maintenance including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
Must be knowledgeable in repairs of doors, walls, floors, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, locks, etc.
Regular access to a vehicle and general maintenance tools.
Experience working with a diverse population.
Able to read, write and communicate in English.
Must possess computer proficiency for online ordering etc.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and must meet Washington State minimum requirement for driver liability insurance.
Must be able to pass a driving record check.
Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Washington State Labor and Industries 07-B Residential Electrical Maintenance Certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a field representative of the maintenance department of LIHI.
Represent LIHI in a professional manner as reflected by personal appearance, attention to detail, jobsite cleanliness, customer service and safety.
Document and record all work, purchases, travel, accidents, and any other related items in a timely, professional manner.
Participate with other maintenance personnel in a plan for sharing on-call duties. This will include evening/weekend emergency pager responsibilities for the department.
Foster a safe and clean environment.
Roving duties as assigned.
Perform regularly scheduled, turnover and emergency maintenance tasks on properties including, but not limited to inspections, carpentry, drywall repair.
Perform construction and other special projects as needed including, but not limited to, renovations, remodels, concrete and brickwork, siding and roofing, and minor electrical upgrades, and plumbing repairs.
Maintain all mechanical equipment in good serviceable condition.
Maintain property grounds and landscaping.
Assist the Development department with punch lists, due diligence, walk-throughs, warranty work, and special tasks, as needed.
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
Clean up and maintain work areas regularly and appropriately including the maintenance shop area and storage areas.
Flex work hours depending on scheduled daily tasks, vendor appointments, inspections, or special projects.
Complete work in a timely, professional, and proper manner.
Perform regular janitorial duties including but not limited to daily cleaning of the common areas, cleaning up any trash on the grounds, blowing curbs, and ensuring all trash & recycling receptacles are prepared for weekly pickups.
Coordinate obtaining bids on property projects and supervise subcontractors, as needed.
Evaluate properties for proactive maintenance needs, developing an active ability to recognize problem areas while they are still manageable.
Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
Meet regularly with property managers to encourage clear communication and teamwork.
Record all inspections and related maintenance on appropriate forms in an accurate and timely manner.
Prioritize all work to minimize vacancy loss, prevent property damage, and provide service to residents.
Order all supplies and equipment as needed within the confines maintenance budget.
Be able to process and submit expense reports, as needed.
Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
Daily engagement with reviewing and responding to work emails.
Daily check-ins with appropriate supervisors.
Other duties as assigned.