Assistant Maintenance Technician
Company: Community Roots Housing
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: Compensation: $23 to $26 per hour All 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. 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.Job Summary:The Assistant
Maintenance Technician works with our maintenance team and provides
assistance in their normal work routine. The team performs
maintenance activities to protect the physical integrity of our
structures and property. Our Maintenance Technicians are provided
with a service van, tools, and travel to CRH managed properties.
The technician performs inspections, troubleshooting, purchasing of
parts and materials. This position ensures that turnover of
apartments and repair requests are completed in a timely and
thorough manner. The Assistant Maintenance Technician will be
expected to learn on the job, work towards becoming confident in
the position, follow directions, and complete all required
training.Duties and Responsibilities:Travel to properties and
suppliers to complete repairs.Organize time efficiency, prioritize
tasks, handling interruptions.Perform tasks in a self-directed
manner with moderate supervision.Troubleshoot issues, plan repairs,
and communicate required actions.Assure Safety Standards,
guidelines, codes, and regulations are followed.Adhere to Seattle
and Washington State Landlord Tenant law, Fair Housing, and
ADA.Ensure timely turnover of vacant apartments.Assist with
preventative maintenance tasks.Accurately report activities and
supplies needed.Coordinate with staff and residents in the
efficient, proper maintenance and repair of the buildings.Maintain
professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform.Maintain
in good working order all CRH equipment, tools, motor vehicles(s),
etc.Securely store tools, equipment, parts, and materials in
designated area.Maintain all work areas in a clean and safe
condition.Follow company policies and procedures.Notify Maintenance
Manager and/or Portfolio Manager of any unsafe or potentially
unsafe or hazardous condition(s) immediatelyTake active role in
your training and development needs.Other duties as
assigned.Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:1 year experience
working in one of the following: Apartment/Facilities Maintenance,
in a related field making repairs, or training in construction,
building maintenance, or installation of building
components/fixtures.Ability to safely operate hand and power tools
and other generally accepted maintenance equipment.Ability to work
both independently and as a productive member of a team.Ability to
keep accurate records and perform basic mathematical
computations.Ability to follow instructions accurately and to
problem solve effectively.Ability to master tasks after a brief
period of instruction.Ability to work effectively with people of
diverse personalities, cultures, and communication styles.Excellent
customer service skills.Valid Washington State driver license,
clean driving record, and insurable.Ability to safely operate a
motor vehicle including a service van.Ability to speak, read, and
write standard business English.High School Diploma or GED.Basic
computer skills with MS Office are required: Excel, Word,
Outlook.Preferred Qualifications:Experience and ability to perform
one or more of the following: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, wall
repair & painting, appliance repair. Training in lead-based paint,
asbestos, hazardous materials, MSDS, and PPE.Safety training in
lifting, ladders, and power tools.Property management experience
with Landlord Tenant laws and Fair Housing.Supervisory
Responsibility:NonePhysical Demands: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.Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be
assigned at any time with or without notice.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.
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