Maintenance Technician

Catholic Community Services; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

HSA options

FSA options

PTO

Holidays

Personal holiday

403(b) plan

EAP

Job summary

Catholic Community Services in King County, Washington, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day upkeep of affordable housing communities. This hands-on role handles repairs, unit turnovers, preventive maintenance, and safety across residential spaces, coordinating with property managers and staff to ensure clean, safe living environments.

Full-time, 40-hour position with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA options,

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in general building upkeep and facilities.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, painting, drywall, and locks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs (plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, locks).
• Prepare vacant units for new residents and coordinate timely turnovers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor building systems and equipment.
• Maintain common areas and property appearance.
• Respond to emergencies to prevent damage or safety concerns.
• Track work orders, PMs, supplies, and activities.
• Coordinate with Property Management, residents, vendors, and staff.
• May guide other maintenance staff and schedule work.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Preventive maintenance

Unit turnovers

Vendor coordination

Emergency response

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving license

Education

Technical college training

General building maintenance certificates

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician — Affordable Housing

Help keep safe, welcoming homes running smoothly for residents throughout King County, Washington

Catholic Housing Services is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of our affordable housing communities. This hands‑on role is responsible for building repairs, unit turnovers, preventive maintenance, and maintaining safe, clean, and functional residential spaces. The Maintenance Technician will coordinate vendors, prioritize maintenance activities, and support after‑hours emergencies.

Depending on experience and assignment, the position may also provide direction to other maintenance staff.

You’ll work closely with Property Managers and other onsite staff while providing responsive, respectful service to residents and helping create a safe and positive living environment.

This position offers a compensation range of:

• Level 1: $23.40 - $32.46 per hour (DOE)

Full‑time, 40‑hour position include a competitive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance and long‑term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Generous paid time off, including paid sick leave, 15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 1 personal holiday
• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs involving plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, and locks.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents and coordinate timely, quality unit turnovers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor building systems and equipment.
• Maintain common areas, building exteriors, grounds, and overall property appearance.
• Respond to urgent maintenance and building emergencies to help prevent damage or safety concerns.
• Track work orders, preventive maintenance, supplies, and other maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with Property Management, residents, vendors, and other staff to address maintenance needs.
• May help schedule work, coordinate vendors, manage maintenance priorities, and provide direction to other maintenance staff.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Maintenance experience in general building maintenance, facilities, construction, or a related field.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, painting, drywall, and lock systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate work‑order records.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and work effectively with residents from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid Washington driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
• For advanced‑level assignments: 3+ years of maintenance experience, experience directing others, and experience with preventive maintenance, vendors, unit turnovers, or building systems is preferred.

Technical college training or certificates in general building maintenance, plumbing, or electrical systems may substitute for applicable experience.

The Work

This is a hands‑on position that requires regular movement and physical activity, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working in high places. The position may require regularly lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 40 pounds, and team lifting heavier items.

The work environment may include exposure to cleaning supplies, pest‑control chemicals, paint, dust, noise, odors, temperature fluctuations, and potentially infectious materials. The position also involves regular interaction with residents who may be experiencing difficult circumstances, frustration, or crisis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Join a mission‑driven team committed to helping residents remain safely and successfully housed.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER PLEDGE: We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin. We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader community. We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such biases, especially where there appear to be long standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance.