Maintenance Technician

5th & Madison; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

5th & Madison is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Chief Engineer in preserving a first-class building standard. You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, repairs, cleaning support and assist with a wide range of skilled tasks across the property.

The role covers general maintenance, drywall repair, painting, plumbing, electrical work and light janitorial tasks, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and efficient contractor supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• General handyman experience
• Basic plumbing knowledge
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Drywall and painting experience
• Ability and willingness to also do light janitorial work
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to use ladders
• No specific trade license required

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks across the property
• Assist with preventive maintenance and inspections
• Complete and assess work orders/maintenance requests
• Assist homeowners - Minor (if applicable)
• Emergency response assistance
• Contractor supervision
• Cleaning and maintenance of common areas and equipment
• Maintain landscaping and seasonal plants

Skills

General maintenance

Drywall repair

Interior painting

Door hardware repairs

Cabinet adjustments

Caulking

Weather stripping

Plumbing

Electrical

Basic troubleshooting

Building appearance

Light Cleaning

Landscaping

Prune shrubs

Tools

Basic tools knowledge

Job description

The Maintenance Technician supports the Chief Engineer in maintaining the building to first-class standards by performing routine maintenance, repairs, cleaning support, and preventative maintenance throughout the property.

The technician performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work while helping reduce reliance on outside contractors.

This is a Sunday - Thursday Full-Time Position

General Maintenance

Drywall repair

Interior painting

Door hardware repairs

Cabinet adjustments

Caulking

Weather stripping

Plumbing

Replace fill valves

Replace supply lines

Minor leak repairs

Electrical

Light bulb replacement

Replace switches

Replace receptacles

Basic troubleshooting

Building Appearance

Touch-up painting

Pressure washing (where applicable, pavers)

Trash removal (moving large bins to Loading Dock)

Recycling management

Common area inspections

Graffiti removal (minor)

Light Cleaning

Spot cleaning

Vacuuming common areas (Halls)

Cleaning mechanical rooms

Cleaning maintenance shop

Stairwell cleaning

BBQ Grill and area cleaning

Landscaping

Water plants

Prune shrubs

Replace seasonal flowers

Weed landscape beds

Maintain irrigation observation

Preventive Maintenance

Assist with:

Mechanical room inspections

Roof inspections

Fire extinguisher inspections

Equipment rounds

Documentation

Contractor Supervision

Homeowner Service

Complete/assess work orders/maintenance requests

Assist homeowners - Minor

Emergency response assistance

Qualifications

General handyman experience

Basic plumbing knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge

Drywall and painting experience

Ability and willingness to also do light janitorial work

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Ability to use ladders

No specific trade license required. Candidates should be dependable, organized, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn.

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to apply their diverse technical skills in a vibrant environment dedicated to excellence in facilities management. If you thrive on solving problems creatively while maintaining high standards of safety and quality — we want to hear from you!