Maintenance Technician

Description

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $30-$32 hourly

Benefits: Medical HMO, dental and vision insurance is free for employee only coverage

Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. At Community Roots Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships, we’re fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable and welcoming homes. Today, with nearly 40 apartment buildings – over 2,000 residents -- we continue our commitment to build community with and for people. We are a top performing, high-capacity not-for-profit corporation with an innovative portfolio throughout the Seattle area. Our buildings have won numerous awards from HUD, Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Future wise and other community development awards. 

Job Summary: 

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing repair & maintenance tasks at assigned properties, oversee work by vendors, and support the Facilities Team at various Community Roots Housing locations as needed.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Apply repair knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance, mechanical, and facilities maintenance experience to resolve issues at a Community Roots Housing apartment community. 

· Complete daily walks of building & property; ensure the interior and exterior of building are clean, safe, secure, and systems are in working order. 

· Troubleshoot building systems and manage vendor repairs as needed.

· Ensure service requests are completed in a comprehensive and timely manner

· Maintain quality of building systems and components to ensure industry standard. 

· Coordinate with Maintenance Manager and other team members as necessary in the efficient and proper maintenance of the property, and complete assigned work orders. 

· Store tools and equipment in designated areas and ensure proper security measures have been taken. Track equipment inventory.

· Responsible for purchasing and accurate inventory of all maintenance supplies, within budgetary limits.

· Code all maintenance invoices for site, in accordance with Finance and Accounting policy.

· Monitor billing accuracy and process all invoices as per Accounting Policies.

· Ensure accurate and complete maintenance files, recording all maintenance and repair activity in accordance with CRH Policies.

· Maintain list of approved, cost-effective suppliers.

· Provide information for annual budget preparation.

· Advise Site Manager on purchasing and inventory needs of equipment, appliances and other materials

· Properly document all bids and other documents in accordance with the Public Works/Prevailing Wage process as it applies to applicable buildings within the portfolio, small works roster.

· Be knowledgeable of and operate within the provisions of Seattle and Washington State Landlord Tenant, Fair Housing and ADA regulations always.

· Respond to building emergencies, initiate required actions, and follow emergency procedures.

· Share on-call duties after-hours with other maintenance team members.

· Report all maintenance items, building issues, and propose purchases, to the Maintenance Manager in a timely manner. 

· Assist with annual inspections of units and common areas.

· Maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy.

· Attend scheduled meetings and complete assigned trainings. 

· Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites if applicable.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or GED.

· 2+ years’ experience working as an Apartment Maintenance Technician or in a related field.

· General experience in and ability to perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, building hardware/lock systems, wall repair and painting.

· Ability to speak, read and write standard business English

· Basic computer skills including email, MS Word and MS Excel.

· Ability to follow instructions accurately and to problem solve effectively

· Ability to keep accurate records and perform basic mathematical computations.

· Ability to work effectively with people of diverse personalities, cultures and communication styles.

· Ability to organize time efficiently, prioritize tasks and handle multiple interruptions and perform tasks in a self-directed manner

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

· Experience supervising vendors and skilled and unskilled maintenance staff.

· Experience negotiating vendor contracts.

· Knowledge of Landlord Tenant Laws or willingness to attend training. 

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Work as a mentor with other staff and willing to learn new applications.

· CAMT, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Disclaimer: Work site may have stairs and no elevator. Working with power tools, use of and exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and paint, and other possible hazardous materials, performing physical duties in physical isolation from other staff can be potential hazards of the job. There may be other hazards. Employees are expected to perform their work in such a manner as to eliminate or reduce any potential hazards to an acceptable level. Employees are also expected to report actual or potential hazards to management and the Safety Committee.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical HMO, Dental and Vision is free for employee only coverage with Medical PPO buy up available
• Accrual of 22 days of PTO in your first year of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• 2 personal days
• Sick Time
• ORCA regional business passport
• Employer paid basic life insurance and disability insurance 
• SupportLinc employee assistance program
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA 
• Retirement: employee contribution through the Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation Program, employer contribution of 2% annually through Fidelity SEP IRA

Community Roots Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Community Roots Housing is a “Ban the Box” employer. However, per Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements, any candidate selected for this position must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment.