Maintenance Technician
Company: Community Roots Housing
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Compensation: Up to $28 per hourAll Community Roots Housing
employees must show proof that they are fully vaccinated on their
first day of work or submit a request for a religious or disability
based exemption. $1,000 signing bonus paid out over the first year
of employment !!Benefits: Premiums for medical, dental and vision
coverage fully paid by the employer for employee only coverage.
Employee pays for dependent 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 50 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 of nearly 50 buildings 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.We are intentional in our hiring
processes, seeing it as a chance to interrupt the cycle of racial
and economic injustice that limits communities from accessing
employment, building skills and investing in their own leadership
development. We prioritize applicants who have firsthand experience
in navigating the many systems that our residents face which impede
their opportunities for success, as majority low-income, LGBTQ, and
people of color.Community Roots Housing is looking for an
experienced Maintenance Technician to become vital part of our
property management team. This position performs maintenance
activities to protect the physical integrity of the structures and
property. The Maintenance Technician is provided with a service
van, tools, and travels to CRH properties. The technician performs
repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, purchasing of parts and
materials. This position ensures timely turnover of apartments and
completes repair requests in a timely and thorough process. As part
of the maintenance team the Maintenance Technician provides on-call
service and responds to calls on a rotating schedule. This position
takes an active role in the preventative maintenance for buildings,
completing tasks and making recommendations.Duties and
Responsibilities:Travel to properties and suppliers as necessary to
complete repairsOrganize time efficiency, prioritize tasks, and
handle interruptionsPerform tasks in a self- directed manner with
moderate to minimal supervisionTroubleshoot issues, plan/schedule
repairs, and communicate required actionsAssure Safety Standards
guidelines, codes, and regulations are usedOperate within the
provisions of Seattle and Washington State Landlord Tenant law,
Fair Housing, and ADAEnsure timely turnover of vacant
apartmentsComplete preventative maintenance tasks and make
recommendationsAccurately report all time, activities and supplies
needed for repairsCoordinate with staff and residents of proper
maintenance and repair of the buildingsMaintain professional
appearance and comply with prescribed uniformEnsure that all CRH
equipment, tools, motor vehicles(s), etc. are in good working
orderSecurely store, tools, equipment, parts, and materials in
designated areasEnsure that all work areas are clean and safe at
all timesRespond to emergency maintenance pager calls per CRH
policyNotify Maintenance Supervisor and/or Portfolio Manager of any
unsafe or potentially unsafe or hazardous condition(s)
immediatelyTake active role in your training and development
needsOther duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED2+ years'
experience working as an Apartment Maintenance Technician or in a
related fieldAbility to perform at least one; plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, wall repair and painting1+ years prior experience
working independently, on-call in property maintenance.Ability to
safely operate hand and power tools and other generally accepted
maintenance equipmentExperience working independently and as a
member of a teamAbility to keep accurate records and perform basic
mathematical computationsAbility to follow instructions accurately
and to problem solve effectivelyAbility to master tasks after a
brief period of instructionExperience in successfully working with
diverse populationsAbility to provide on-call duty and respond to
calls during all hoursExcellent customer service skillsValid
Washington State driver License, clean driving record, and
insurableAbility to speak, read, and writes in standard business
EnglishBasic computer skillsAbility to perform the following
essential physical requirements: Constant - hearing or taking in
auditory information, seeing or taking in visual information.
Frequent- standing, moving over a variety of surfaces, driving,
operating vehicle controls, exposure to whole body vibrations (as
when driving), lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, climbing
stairs, reaching (from knees to shoulders), repetitive hand motion,
handling/grasping, fine finger manipulation, talking. Occasional -
sitting, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, pushing/pulling,
climbing ladders, working at heights, bending at the waist,
twisting at the waist, crouching, kneeling/squatting, reaching
(below knees and above shoulders), repetitive arm motion, using
foot controls, operating power tools (including upper body
vibrations and excessive noise level). Seldom - crawling, lifting
and carrying up to 60+ pounds.Preferred Qualifications:1 + years
hands on proven experience in plumbing repair and drain
cleaningAppliance troubleshooting and repair experienceCertificate
of formal training in Building Maintenance or in related
field(s)Training in lead based paint, asbestos, hazardous
materialsExperience providing roving maintenance in a service
vanProperty management experience with Landlord Tenant laws, Fair
Housing and HUD Work Environment: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.Community
Roots Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of
color, LGBTQ candidates, women, candidates with disabilities and
candidates of all religions and national origins are strongly
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. PI173627638
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