Maintenance Technician

Seattle Housing Authority; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

PERS

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The Seattle Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep properties in excellent condition. You will handle service requests in occupied and vacant units, carry out general repairs, and support curb appeal and resident relations while ensuring compliance with housing standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and relevant maintenance experience, with a focus on serving diverse residents in Seattle.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Driver’s License and fully insurable driving record.
• 12+ months as Vacate Technician or equivalent; 3 years in general apartment maintenance.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Repair and basic service requests in occupied and vacant units; light carpentry and appliance repair.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and grounds keeping tasks.
• Monitor wear and tear in units and document needs.
• Assist with unit and common-area inspections and coordinate repairs for HQS compliance.
• Communicate lease enforcement concerns to management and residents.
• Coordinate move-ins and move-outs with management.

Skills

High School diploma

Driver's license

Multi-year maintenance experience

Diversity engagement

Job description

We offer competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.
The Organization: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliott Avenue West with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we’re committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive.

The position:

We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who loves keeping a property in great shape. Our Maintenance Technicians perform service requests in occupied and vacant units, housekeeping, and repairs of vacated units, as well as performing and monitoring property curb appeal, and assisting with customer service and lease enforcement with residents.

The Location:

810 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144, USA

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Driver’s License and fully insurable driving record
• At least twelve months of relevant experience as a Vacate Technician or equivalent, and three years of work experience in general apartment maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse populations, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

What will you do?

• Repair and/or perform basic service requests in occupied and vacant units. Make general carpentry repairs and replacements to existing unit features. May replace small areas of floor tile or carpet squares, repair kitchen or fixtures, or perform minor appliance repair.
• Perform general cleaning, maintenance and grounds keeping tasks, performing general
• Monitor wear and tear in units.
• Assist with unit and common area inspections by accompanying outside representatives on Property visits. Identify, document and perform needed repairs to be in compliance with HQS standards.
• Communicate appropriate lease enforcement concerns, e.g., in common areas, units, yards and garbage areas, with management and residents.
• Coordinate move-ins and move-outs with Management.

For additional information on the job, please see the full job description.

• Our Culture: SHA offers a supportive, energetic workplace where collaboration and growth thrive. Our talented team has helped make us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
  • Generous paid leave and holidays
• Work-Life Balance
  • Reasonable hours
  • Opportunity for part-time remote work (dependent on the position)
• Professional Development
  • On-the-job training and growth opportunities

Our Commitment to Equity

SHA values your unique background and perspective - we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statement.