Maintenance Technician — Affordable Housing Turnovers

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

HSA and FSA options

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays and personal holiday

Job summary

Catholic Housing Services in Tacoma, WA seeks a Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day upkeep of affordable housing communities. You will perform repairs, maintain safe spaces, and coordinate with managers and vendors to ensure timely turnovers.

This full-time role includes preventive maintenance, resident-facing duties, and after-hours support as needed. A driver’s license and ability to work physically are required.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in general building maintenance, facilities, construction, or a related field.
• Technical college training or certificates in general building maintenance, plumbing, or electrical systems may substitute for applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshoot problems

Customer service

Communications

Basic computer skills

Emergency response

Washington driver’s license

Education

Technical college training or certificates in building maintenance

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Job description

Catholic Housing Services in Tacoma, WA seeks a Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day upkeep of affordable housing communities. You will perform repairs, maintain safe spaces, and coordinate with managers and vendors to ensure timely turnovers.

This full-time role includes preventive maintenance, resident-facing duties, and after-hours support as needed. A driver’s license and ability to work physically are required.