Property Maintenance

Cocoon House•Everett, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Maintenance position is responsible for regular building maintenance, oversight, planning, general cleaning, painting, repairs, and landscaping. The role supports a safe, clean, and welcoming facilities environment for youth, staff, and visitors at Cocoon House, and contributes to the organization’s vision, mission, and positive culture. The position works on-site at locations in Everett, Monroe, and Lynnwood and is temporary for a minimum of six months, full-time at 40 hours per week. Starting wages are $26 per hour, with a $1.50-per-hour differential for multilingual skills when accompanied by additional paperwork. The position may require occasional flexible hours and responding to after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance, including basic plumbing and electrical work, supply ordering and organization, and landscaping or groundskeeping.
Ability to work with and supervise vendors maintaining HVAC, security, fire systems, vehicles, and commercial kitchen compliance.
Experience overseeing building systems at multiple locations.
Ability to manage a facility database for facility and grounds requests.
Ability to use common tools such as a hammer, drill, and diagnostic meters.
Demonstrable knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Fluency in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Must be at least 21 years old.
At least 6 months of experience working with youth.
DCYF background clearance.
Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within the last 3 years.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients.
Ability to hear voices and alarms.
Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials.
Ability to operate a phone and computer and record information for files and logs.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of a youth emergency and to go up and down stairs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in organizations experiencing rapid growth and expansion.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Assess maintenance needs across buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles; prioritize work, develop schedules, and perform or schedule maintenance.
Maintain the cleanliness of common spaces at the HUB property.
Create and maintain maintenance best practices, policies, and procedures, including preventive maintenance, safety inspections, key control, and work order processes.
Communicate and partner with operations and leadership teams and collaborate on long-term solution recommendations.
Provide weekly updates and administer online maintenance tracking software.
Prioritize maintenance requests and handle them expeditiously.
Manage vendors, including scheduling annual certifications.
Ensure appropriate safety methods and standards are followed, including proper storage of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment.
Oversee facility improvement projects, including volunteer groups, in collaboration with the Volunteer Manager.
Order and inventory facility supplies.
Perform minor electrical maintenance, including repairs or replacement of fixtures and components using appropriate tools.
Perform minor plumbing maintenance, including repairing leaks and unclogging drains.
Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work.
Perform routine interior and exterior custodial services at the HUB.
Perform seasonal landscaping maintenance at all sites.
Prepare and paint structures and equipment to preserve materials and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment.
Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, including checking tire pressure and replacing light bulbs, windshield wipers, oils, and safety devices.
Perform other duties as assigned.