MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE

Old Alcohol Plant; Port Hadlock (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside is seeking a reliable Maintenance Associate to service seven Bayside properties across Port Hadlock and Port Townsend. The role involves routine upkeep, repairs, and ensuring safety standards for residents and staff.

Candidates should have 2+ years of maintenance experience, a valid Washington driver’s license with a clean record, and be able to pass a background check. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Washington driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Comprehensive background check required.
• Flexible full-time schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative facility maintenance across 7 residential and shelter properties.
• Troubleshoot and handle general repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting).
• Respond to maintenance work orders from staff and residents.
• Ensure safety and health standards across all structures and grounds.
• Maintain clear communication with case managers, shelter staff, and program participants.

Skills

General maintenance

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Job description

181 Chimacum Rd, Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339, USA

Job Type

Maintenance

Salary Range

$20.00 - $25.00/hr DOE

Shifts

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, community-minded Maintenance Associate to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for helping to service, repair, and maintain 7 distinct Bayside properties across the Port Hadlock and Port Townsend area. This is a highly varied role where your everyday work directly impacts the safety, comfort, and well-being of our residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative facility maintenance across 7 residential and shelter properties.
• Troubleshoot and handle general repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Respond efficiently and empathetically to maintenance work orders submitted by staff and residents.
• Ensure all safety and health standards are strictly maintained across all structures and grounds.
• Maintain clear, respectful communication with case managers, shelter staff, and program participants.

Requirements

Experience: 2+ years of general maintenance experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidate who possesses a strong work ethic and an alignment with our mission.

Driving: Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a clean driving record (travel between local sites is required).

Screening: Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Availability: Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed to support operations.

Reliability: Must be responsible, self-motivated, and able to provide excellent professional references.

Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to interacting with diverse populations experiencing housing instability.

Physical Demands: Must be able to comfortably lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs independently (and assist with heavier furniture/appliances as a team).

About the Us

At Bayside, our mission is to strengthen our community through housing, advocacy, and human services supporting social and economic independence. We believe that housing alone isn't enough—true stability comes from a complete ecosystem of care. From our emergency shelter to our tiny home "healing villages", we meet our neighbors where they are, providing safe shelter, hot meals, trauma-informed case management, and healthcare.
When you join our team, you aren't just maintaining buildings; you are protecting the safe, dignified spaces our program participants call home as they rebuild their lives.