Maintenance Mechanic
Spokane Housing
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Job summary
Spokane Housing Authority is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive, routine, and scheduled maintenance across SHA properties. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds care, and vacant unit prep under supervision of the Facilities and Project Manager.
Required are basic trades knowledge, ability to work independently, and commitment to safety. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance, and generous PTO.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry principles for routine maintenance and repair.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and appliance systems and document work.
- Perform repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance as required.
- Electrical tasks include testing switches and outlets and GFCI checks.
- Plumbing tasks include repairing faucets, valves, and leaks.
- Appliance systems include repairing ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and AC units.
- Perform carpentry tasks such as door/window repair and drywall installation.
- Paint walls and surfaces, prep and apply finishes.
- Maintain grounds and inspect common areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Vacant unit prep and preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Assist in on-call and weekend emergency maintenance as needed.
- Coordinate with supervisor and vendors; assist with MSDS and safety policy updates.
- Follow SHA safety policies and procedures; ensure compliance with state codes.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Starting Hourly Rate: $30.15 - $31.67
Position Range: $30.15 - $43.66
- Employer paid medical for base employee plans.
- Employer paid dental for employee plan.
- Employer paid vision for employee plan.
- Employer paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) - Pension-style retirement program.
- 0-2 years 15 days a year
- 3-4 years 27 days a year
- 5-9 years 30 days a year
- 10-14 years 33 days a year
- 15-19 years 37.5 days a year
- 20+ years 40.5 days a year
Days based off 8 hours
The Maintenance Mechanic, under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Project Manager, is responsible for performing preventive, routine, and scheduled maintenance; cleaning vacant units; painting vacant and occupied units; and repairing units owned or managed by the Spokane Housing Authority (SHA). Performs general custodial duties in the public areas of SHA properties.
- Troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and appliance systems, ensuring proper function and compliance with SHA processes.
- Perform repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance as required, with all work documented according to SHA standards.
- Electrical tasks include testing, repairing, or replacing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests.
- Plumbing tasks include repairing faucets; replacing washers, seats, stems, hose bibs, supply lines, valves, and hardware as required; repairing minor water leaks; replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; clearing clogged drains and soil lines; and replacing water tanks.
- Appliance systems include repairing or replacing ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and air conditioners.
- Perform carpentry repairs such as replacing/repairing doors, windows, and hardware; repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofing, gutters, and downspouts; re-keying locks; and repairing decks.
- Conduct minor masonry work including grout and brick repair and repairing cracked concrete.
- Install and repair drywall, including blending finishes to match surrounding surfaces.
- Paint walls, ceilings, and other surfaces in accordance with established SHA standards.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by patching holes, sanding, scraping, and masking.
- Apply paint using brushes, rollers, or sprayers and perform touch-ups as needed.
- Spot paint metal surfaces for corrosion control.
- Perform daily upkeep and inspection of common areas, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
- Remove trash and debris from the property, including disposal areas, mailroom areas, maintenance shop/workrooms, and leasing office systems.
- Conduct grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, fertilizing, irrigation repairs, watering, reseeding, and weeding.
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks using snow blowers, shovels, and de-icing material.
- Operate and maintain swimming pools and spas.
- Prepare vacant units for occupancy, including cleaning, repairing, and removing debris.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including lubrication, air filter replacement, and operational checks.
- Participate in on-call and weekend emergency maintenance and repairs as directed.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of SHA property management, maintenance plans, and procedures.
- Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the community or tenants to the Property Supervisor.
- Regularly communicate with the Property Supervisor regarding tenant needs, work orders, and capital projects.
- Utilize and maintain power tools such as drills, sanders, sewage line cleaners, saws, power washers, compressors, volt-ohm-amp meters, snow blowers, and lawn mowers.
- Operate and maintain grounds care equipment, including shovels, axes, hoes, wheelbarrows, saws, trimmers, and hedge clippers.
- Utilize and maintain cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, ladders, brooms, and mops.
- Communicate with the Facilities and Project Manager regarding product and vendor selection, based on field knowledge and experience.
- Coordinate and inspect work performed by private contractors.
- Assist with the ordering and receiving of routine and emergency supplies in compliance with the SHA Procurement Policy.
- Assist in updating the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) book.
- Monitor maintenance line items in the property budget.
- Participate in fire watch as needed.
- Ensure compliance with Washington State Labor and Industries standards and SHA safety policies.
- Assist in de-escalating tenant conflicts and provide guidance on social service resources as needed.
- Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor in all resident interactions.
- Provide guidance to other department personnel, including technical input on capital improvements and other maintenance issues.
- Participate in monthly department meetings.
- Assist other staff with assignments and perform additional duties as required or assigned.
- Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry principles for routine maintenance and repair.
- Understanding of National Standards Protocol Inspection Real Estate (NSPIRE) and local fire codes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Familiarity with Washington State Labor and Industries standards and agency safety policies.
- Proficiency in handling, using, and storing cleaning materials and equipment for housing units and common areas.
- Knowledge of general grounds care and maintenance procedures to uphold property aesthetics and functionality.
- Experience using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and proper application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals.
- Ability to safely operate vehicles and trailers for maintenance-related tasks.
- Ability to use agency-provided technology for completing work orders and tracking job functions efficiently.
- Experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing maintenance issues to implement effective solutions.
- Strong attention to detail in handling repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Ability to exercise care in the use of materials, equipment, and tools to maximize efficiency and longevity.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with tenants, vendors, management, and the general public professionally.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Understanding of Fair Housing guidelines and de-escalation techniques to interact respectfully with tenants and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, climbing, and other physical movements.
- Capability to work independently on detailed tasks while also collaborating as part of the Asset Management Department team.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and execute maintenance tasks effectively.
- Commitment to participating in required monthly training and meeting passing score deadlines to stay updated on safety and operational best practices.
High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Four or more years of work experience in facility and grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that meets the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license by the National Swimming Pool Foundation is required within 6 months of employment.
- Gas license (if applicable) is required within one year of employment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, satisfactory driving record, and adequate insurance coverage per SHA's policy and insurer.
- Works regular and reliable hours on site as required.
- Attendance must be punctual and consistent.
- Works an agreed-upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work.
- Works effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with co-workers, clients, and other contacts.
- Follows all SHA Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Follows all SHA Personnel Policies and Procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires the ability to:
- Move/traverse across various SHA properties, including residential units, maintenance facilities, and outdoor environments;
- Frequently ascend/descend stairs, ladders, and other elevated surfaces to perform repairs and maintenance tasks;
- Regularly move/transport equipment, tools, and materials that may exceed 50 pounds;
- Use hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment for extended periods of time;
- Work in confined spaces, attics, crawl spaces, and other restrictive environments as needed;
- Operate motor vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely in compliance with agency policies; and
- Communicate frequently, effectively, and accurately with internal and external stakeholders, including residents, vendors, and SHA staff.
Work is primarily active and performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. The employee may be exposed to varying temperatures, inclement weather, dust, fumes, and other conditions typical of maintenance and repair work. The work environment noise level can be moderate to high, depending on the task being performed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities. They should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload for the good of the organization.
Spokane Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. This applies to all employment terms, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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