Maintenance Technician

CCSWW • Seattle, WA

17d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinated Care Agency (CCA), a dba of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority, offers comprehensive services, enhanced shelter, and housing for people experiencing deep poverty and homelessness. The purpose of our work is to ensure that people have access to healthcare, housing, and supports that they need to thrive. The team works to promote social changes to dismantle systemic racism, injustices and inequities that contribute to housing instability. We approach our clients and colleagues through a trauma informed lens, based on the knowledge and understanding of how trauma affects people's lives. The Maintenance Technician II position will assist the lead maintenance tech. This position performs routine general building maintenance, grounds, maintenance, janitorial duties and unit turnovers; arranges and monitors outside contractor work at the property; assists with maintaining property security, immediately reporting problems to the property manager; seeks to provide tenants with a safe, positive and sanitary living environment; and performs these tasks with minimum supervision, while applying solid work experience in this area.

Requirements

• One year maintenance or related field experience.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn, plumbing, electrical and lock systems.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn repair of plaster, wall repairs, and painting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work tasks, and follow through to the completion of the task.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license, insurance and dependable vehicle.
• Good attitude with residents who may not be able to communicate in English
• Ability to work within the mission, goals and objectives of Catholic Community Services/ Catholic Housing Services.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance.
• Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing and electrical systems.
• Experience working with a diverse, low income, and/or farmworker populations in a residential environment.
• Spanish speaking and/or writing skills.
• Experience in customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and investigate requests for maintenance in apartment units, common areas and the exterior of buildings. Track maintenance work orders and complete maintenance request forms.
• Work in conjunction with Housing Manager to make vacant units ready for re-rent within 10 days.
• Perform maintenance repairs, refer to supervisor, or contract with outside vendor. Remedies may be in the form of plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, lock repair/replacement, etc. Types of repairs includes, but are not limited to, the following:
• Perform interior painting and touch-up exterior painting, as needed.
• Perform necessary sheet rock repairs/texturing.
• Perform minor electrical repairs, such as replacing fixtures and switches.
• Perform minor appliance repairs and/or recommend replacement.
• Perform plumbing repairs - replacing/repairing toilets. Faucets, and clearing drains.
• Re-key locks.
• Perform daily janitorial tasks.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance to ensure a pleasant curb appeal. This may consist of sweeping/blowing grounds, picking up garbage and removing graffiti.
• Perform interior and exterior janitorial duties. This may consist of litter pick up, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning windows, vacuuming, cleaning common areas, and sweeping stairways.
• Respond to janitorial emergencies i.e., accidents in public areas, plugged toilets, etc.
• Carry a fully charged agency provided radio and respond quickly to emergency pages. Take rapid action(s) to solve urgent problems and damage or harm to buildings and/or tenants.
• Alert Housing Manager to non-maintenance and housekeeping areas of concern.
• Purchase/order supplies, equipment or services, to meet routine maintenance, janitorial and grounds needs and for special projects.
• Track hours worked and turn in timesheet and mileage forms to supervisor.
• Contribute to the mission of Catholic Community Services and the Archdiocesan Housing Authority.
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance and long‑term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Generous paid time off, including paid sick leave, 15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 1 personal holiday
• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed