Maintenance Technician / Handyman

Aerotek; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians for repairs, maintenance, renovations, and emergency service across apartment and residential properties in Seattle, WA. Expect carpentry, drywall, plumbing, and basic electrical work, with strong customer service to tenants.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work independently. Contract-to-hire with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance, handyman, or property maintenance experience.
• Experience with carpentry, drywall repair, plumbing, and basic electrical work.
• Ability to repair doors, walls, flooring, fixtures, appliances, and locks.
• Familiarity with remodeling, roofing, siding, concrete, or brickwork preferred.
• Basic computer skills for work orders, email, and online systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation, personal cell phone, and basic maintenance tools required.
• Ability to work independently and follow safety procedures.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have a vehicle in operable condition.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled, turnover, and emergency maintenance repairs.
• Perform carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical work.
• Assist with renovations, remodels, and special construction projects.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized worksites.
• Communicate with property managers and document completed work.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Drywall repair

Plumbing

Electrical basics

General maintenance

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Job description

Maintenance Technician / Handyman

Location: Seattle, WA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Pay: $30-$35/hr

Job Overview

We're seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to perform repairs, maintenance, renovations, and emergency service work across apartment and residential properties. The ideal candidate has experience with carpentry, drywall, plumbing, electrical repairs, and general building maintenance while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled, turnover, and emergency maintenance repairs

• Perform carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical work

• Assist with renovations, remodels, and special construction projects

• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized worksites

• Communicate with property managers and document completed work

• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance, handyman, or property maintenance experience

• Experience with carpentry, drywall repair, plumbing, and basic electrical work

• Ability to repair doors, walls, flooring, fixtures, appliances, and locks

• Familiarity with remodeling, roofing, siding, concrete, or brickwork preferred

• Basic computer skills for work orders, email, and online systems

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Reliable transportation, personal cell phone, and basic maintenance tools required

• Ability to work independently and follow safety procedures

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Must have a vehicle in operable condition

Preferred Experience

• Apartment or residential property maintenance

• Working with subcontractors and vendors

• Affordable housing or multi-property maintenance environments

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.