Maintenance Technician I - Property Management

Paycom; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision options

403(b) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Life insurance

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Sunnyside, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle day-to-day upkeep of the property, ensuring units are rent-ready and common areas are maintained. You will perform preventive and routine maintenance, respond to work orders, and coordinate with the Facilities Manager to keep buildings safe and functional.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior maintenance experience, and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry basics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience or related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry basics.
• Adherence to safety regulations and EPA/OSHA rules.
• Able to use tablets/computers for work orders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical condition of the property.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance per manuals.
• Handle vacant unit turnover and occupied unit maintenance.
• Shovel snow and manage exterior grounds; light landscaping.
• Repair flooring, painting, drywall, electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Assist contractors and communicate with the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure safety, lock storage areas, and maintain lighting.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry basics

Safety compliance

Independent work

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet/Computer literacy

Property management software

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: Sunnyside, WA 98944, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary

Position Summary

Directly responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the property, under the direction of the Facilities Manager. Ensures that all apartments are rent-ready prior to move-in with respect to damage, painting, cleaning, and general condition of the units. Maintains grounds. Completes work order requests in a timely manner, detailed by the company. Maintains records of work orders through completion. Maintains positive relationships with tenants. Maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, and professionals servicing the property. Maintains relationships with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical condition of the property.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and the Operating and Maintenance manual.
• Vacant Unit Turn-Over Maintenance as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Occupied Unit Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Preventative Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Perform routine maintenance as directed by the Community Manager.
• Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs as needed.
• Physically walk the property daily and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.
• Maintain all exterior plant material including but not limited to grass, trees, shrubs, as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Notify the Facilities Manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Shovel snow, utilize snow blower and use sand as needed to prevent slick conditions.
• Repair flooring as required, to include stretching carpet, and tile repairs.
• Perform sheetrock repairs.
• Perform minor electrical repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replace broken glass, screens, fixtures, appliances, window coverings and locks.
• Perform painting of apartments as needed.
• Perform or assist contractor with water and sewer line repairs.
• Custodial work in community rooms and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
• Repair fencing when required.
• Cleaning of vacant units; receives priority of work to perform from the Community Manager or the Facilities Manager.
• Care and timely maintenance of all equipment entrusted to his/her/their care.
• Maintain maintenance and cleaning supplies and request re-ordering of those supplies in a timely manner from the Community Manager or the Facilities Manager.
• Always maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.
• Wear support belt, use safety equipment (goggles, masks, and gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
• On-call for emergencies
• Be aware of all utility shut offs; shutting off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood.
• Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods, and prices.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder. No fear of heights (24 feet or more). The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), preferred

Experience

• Prior Maintenance experience or experience in a related field

Special Skills

• Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance.
• Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
• Must adhere to pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• The ability to utilize a tablet and/or computer to complete work orders in the property management software.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. English and Spanish preferred.
• Basic Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to receive and follow written instructions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider
• Must show proof of Hep B Vaccination record

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range

Wage Range: $20 - $24 per hour, depending on experience

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm; available for on-call emergencies

Work Location

Work Location: Cristo Rey, Sunnyside, WA - 51 Units

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment