Maintenance Technician
Company: Community Roots Housing
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description:Compensation: $26 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
repairs
- Organize time efficiency, prioritize tasks, and handle
interruptions
- Perform tasks in a self- directed manner with moderate to
minimal supervision
- Troubleshoot issues, plan/schedule repairs, and communicate
required actions
- Assure Safety Standards guidelines, codes, and regulations are
used
- Operate within the provisions of Seattle and Washington State
Landlord Tenant law, Fair Housing, and ADA
- Ensure timely turnover of vacant apartments
- Complete preventative maintenance tasks and make
recommendations
- Accurately report all time, activities and supplies needed for
repairs
- Coordinate with staff and residents of proper maintenance and
repair of the buildings
- Maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed
uniform
- Ensure that all CRH equipment, tools, motor vehicles(s), etc.
are in good working order
- Securely store, tools, equipment, parts, and materials in
designated areas
- Ensure that all work areas are clean and safe at all times
- Respond to emergency maintenance pager calls per CRH
policy
- Notify Maintenance Supervisor and/or Portfolio Manager of any
unsafe or potentially unsafe or hazardous condition(s)
immediately
- Take active role in your training and development needs
- Other duties as assignedRequirements: Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years' experience working as an Apartment Maintenance
Technician or in a related field
- Ability to perform at least one; plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, wall repair and painting
- 1+ years prior experience working independently, on-call in
property maintenance.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and other
generally accepted maintenance equipment
- Experience working independently and as a 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
- Experience in successfully working with diverse
populations
- Ability to provide on-call duty and respond to calls during all
hours
- Excellent customer service skills
- Valid Washington State driver License, clean driving record,
and insurable
- Ability to speak, read, and writes in standard business
English
- Basic computer skills
- Ability 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 cleaning
- Appliance troubleshooting and repair experience
- Certificate of formal training in Building Maintenance or in
related field(s)
- Training in lead based paint, asbestos, hazardous
materials
- Experience providing roving maintenance in a service van
- Property 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. PI201366347
Keywords: Community Roots Housing, Seattle , Maintenance Technician, Professions , Seattle, Washington
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