Maintenance Technician I - Property Management

The Maintenance Technician I is directly responsible for the day-to-day maintenance operations of a 60-unit affordable housing tax credit property serving elderly residents, under the direction of the Community Manager. This role ensures all apartments are rent-ready prior to move-ins, including assessing and addressing damages, painting, cleaning, and overall unit condition. The Maintenance Technician maintains the property grounds, completes work order requests in a timely manner in accordance with agency standards, and accurately documents all work through completion. The position requires building and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with residents, as well as effective working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service professionals supporting the property.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain physical condition of the property.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and the Operating and Maintenance manual.
• Vacant Unit Turn-Over Maintenance as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Occupied Unit Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Preventative Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Perform routine maintenance as directed by the Community Manager.
• Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs as needed.
• Physically walk the property daily and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.
• Maintain all exterior plant material including but not limited to grass, trees, shrubs, as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Notify the Facilities Manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Shovel snow, utilize snow blower and use sand as needed to prevent slick conditions.
• Repair flooring as required, to include stretching carpet, and tile repairs.
• Perform sheetrock repairs.
• Perform minor electrical repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replace broken glass, screens, fixtures, appliances, window coverings and locks.
• Perform painting of apartments as needed.
• Perform or assist contractor with water and sewer line repairs.
• Custodial work in community rooms and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
• Repair fencing when required.
• Cleaning of vacant units; receives priority of work to perform from the Community Manager or the Facilities Manager.
• Care and timely maintenance of all equipment entrusted to his/her/their care.
• Maintain maintenance and cleaning supplies and request re-ordering of those supplies in a timely manner from the Community Manager or the Facilities Manager.
• Always maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.
• Wear support belt, use safety equipment (goggles, masks, and gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
• On-call for emergencies
• Be aware of all utility shut offs; shutting off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood.
• Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods, and prices.

Physical Requirements: 

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement.  These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder. No fear of heights (24 feet or more).

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), preferred

Experience

• Prior Maintenance experience or experience in a related field

Special Skills

• Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance.
• Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
• Must adhere to pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• The ability to utilize a tablet and/or computer to complete work orders in the property management software.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. English and Spanish preferred.
• Basic Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to receive and follow written instructions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider
• Must show proof of Hep B Vaccination record

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range: $20 - $24, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm; available for on-call emergencies

Work Location: St. Anthony Terrace - 60 Units

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.

Salary : $20 - $24