What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist - 2 Positions Available position at Tacoma Housing?
THA's Maintenance Specialists help create safe, welcoming, and well-maintained communities for residents. In this role, you'll play an essential part in ensuring homes are functional, comfortable, and cared for - responding to maintenance needs with strong technical and customer service skills. The work calls for reliability, strong troubleshooting ability, efficient task prioritization, and consistent execution, with a commitment to safety and quality. If you bring solid maintenance expertise and a practical, solutions-focused approach, the Maintenance Specialist role offers the opportunity to directly support property operations and resident stability.
What You’ll Do:
As a Maintenance Specialist, you’ll ensure THA’s properties are enjoyable places to live and work. Your responsibilities will include:
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues.
- Performing basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry, painting, and heating.
- Conducting general maintenance, custodial services, and landscaping services for turn over and lease up, event prep, and other activities.
- Coordinating workload with property management staff and completing work orders promptly.
- Maintaining inventory control over equipment and supplies.
- Accompanying staff and outside personnel during inspections and treatments.
- Identifying and addressing potential hazards and safety concerns.
Who You Are:
You’re a skilled professional with:
- A high school diploma or GED (technical/trade school maintenance program and certification preferred).
- 5 years of related building maintenance experience.
- Landscaping experience required; advanced landscaping knowledge is a plus.
- Knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to use various hand and power tools and other equipment safely and effectively.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse individuals.
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Availability for on-call shifts and after-hours emergencies.
What We Offer:
- Commitment to pay equity and providing competitive wages.
- Excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, participation in WA State retirement plans, and a growing variety of health and wellness benefits.
- Work that makes a meaningful impact by strengthening communities and supporting families across Tacoma.
- A work culture grounded in THA’s values of service, integrity, stewardship, communication, respect, excellence, and leadership.
Important Position and Recruitment Info:
- Accepting applications through 06/14/26.
- This job posting will be used to fill two Maintenance Specialist positions.
- Review the attached full job description before applying.
- This position is based on-site and requires in-person attendance at THA properties. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.
- You must include ALL work experience in your application profile. Do not only upload a resume. We evaluation applications based solely on the details you enter into your application profile.
- Internal THA applicants must complete the attached Job Transfer Request and upload it to their online application.
- The pay rate for this position at hire is $32.98/hr ($68,600/yr).
- Current THA employees transferring into this position are placed on the salary schedule in with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- If transferring within the same pay grade, employee’s pay rate will remain the same.
Salary : $68,600