Maintenance Technician II

Catholic-Community-Services-and-Catholic-Housing-Services-of-Western-Washington-2; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

403(b) plan

EAP

Job summary

Catholic Housing Services in Western Washington seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician to perform routine building maintenance, groundskeeping and janitorial duties across multiple properties serving low-income tenants.

The position offers an hourly wage of $25.46–$27.50 (DOE) and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, HSA/FSA, paid time off, a 403(b) plan and EAP. One year of maintenance experience and basic plumbing/electrical knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year maintenance or related field experience.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn plumbing, electrical and lock systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license, insurance and dependable vehicle.
• Good attitude with residents who may not be able to communicate in English.
• Ability to work within the mission and objectives of Catholic Housing Services.

Responsibilities

• Receive and investigate requests for maintenance in apartments, common areas or exteriors.
• Make repairs or contract with outside vendors for plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and lock systems.
• Complete maintenance request forms and document completion with supervisor.
• Respond quickly to urgent issues to prevent further damage.
• Observe fire control, steam, water and pump systems and assist with maintenance.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and procure supplies as needed.
• Move furniture, change light bulbs and assist pest control.
• Turn over vacant units with housekeeping.
• Track work orders, vacancies and preventative maintenance on spreadsheets.

Skills

Communication

Driver's license

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Spanish language

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing knowledge

Lock systems

Safety awareness

Education

1 year maintenance or related field experience

Technical college certificate in building maintenance

Certificate in plumbing/electrical systems

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Catholic Housing Services believes everyone deserves the right to a safe, affordable place to call home.Inspired by this vision, CHSdevelops,ownsand manages affordable housing programs for low-income families and individuals; currently including 2,100 units of housing in 50 different buildings across Western Washington.Weprovidesupportive services for people who have experienced homelessness,low-incomeseniors, farm worker families, and those who have special physical and mental needs.

This is a full-time position (40) forty hours a week.Perform a variety of routine general building maintenance tasks, limitedgroundsmaintenance and janitorial duties.Occasionally,assistwith non-routine preparations on units for new tenants.Assistwithmaintainingbuilding security systems,immediatelyreporting problems to the Property Manager and/or the LeadMaintenanceand entering units only as directed by the manager within CHS guidelines.Seekto provide tenants with a safe,positiveand sanitary living environment. Perform these tasks with minimum supervision, applying solid work experience in this area.

This position offers a compensation range of $25.46 – $27.50 per hour (DOE)

Full‑time, 40‑hour position include a competitive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance and long‑term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Generous paid time off, including paid sick leave, 15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 1 personal holiday
• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Receive and investigate requests for maintenance in apartment units,commonareasor to the exterior of buildings.
• Make needed repairs, refer to supervisor, or contract with outside vendor. Remedies may be in the form of plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and/or lock repairs.
• Complete maintenance request forms. Asappropriate, return one copy totenant. Returnadditionalcopies ofcompletedform to the supervisor at the end of each working day.
• Take rapid action(s) to solve urgent problems, thereby preventing further damage or harm tobuildingand/ortenant.
• Understand the functions ofthe firecontrol, steam, water, and pump systems. Routinelyobservethese systems todeterminethat they are working properly.Assistin the education of other staff memberstothe function and maintenance of these systems.
• Assistin preventive maintenanceprogramby oiling, replacing filters, cleaning, etc.
• Obtain supplies, equipment, or services, which enable maintenance to be completed.
• Movefurniture,changeslight bulbs andassistswith pest control.
• Assisthousekeepingdepartment in turning over vacant units.
• Track maintenance work orders,vacancyand preventative maintenance on a computer spreadsheet.
• Assistwith custodial duties incommon areasof the building.
• As directed, perform interior and exterior repairs and painting.
• Educate tenants about the correct use of apartment amenities.Respond to tenants and staff concerns about the maintenance of their apartments and the building as a whole.
• Alert Management to non-maintenance concerns.
• Asrequestedand according to availability, serve asback-up for on-call maintenance emergencies.
• Contribute to the mission of Catholic Community Services and The Archdiocesan Housing Authority.
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Acuity Requirements

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to understand and apply custodial and maintenance instructions/manuals.
• Able toobservesafety rules.
• Able to climb ladders and work in high places.
• Able to walk, kneel, climb, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, push,pulland other related activities associated with maintenance janitorial work.
• Able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Able to occasionallylift upto 100 pounds together with a team member.
• Able to move a 2-yard trash container.
• Able to hand write legibly.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and to follow through to the completion of tasks.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• Able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Regularly able to perform duties as assigned.
• Able to see well enough toidentifycleaning needs and complete to acceptable standards.
• Able to use sound judgment in regular and demanding situations.

Job Conditions

This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectiousmaterial. Other exposures could include cleaning supplies, bedbugs, chemicals involved in pest control,paintand other materials used in building maintenance, building temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors. Working conditions include interruptions, crisis response, and regular interactions with individuals who are dealing with issues of chemical dependency and/or mentalillness, orare experiencing anger or frustration.

Qualifications

• Oneyearmaintenance or related field experience.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn, plumbing, electrical and lock systems.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn repair of plaster, wall repairs, and painting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work tasks, and follow through to the completion of the task.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Mustpossessand maintain a valid Washington driver’s license,insuranceand dependable vehicle.
• Good attitude with residents who may not be able to communicate in English
• Ability to work within the mission,goalsandobjectivesof Catholic Community Services/ Catholic Housing Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working witha diverse, low income, and/or farmworker populations in a residential environment.
• Spanish speaking and/or writing skills.
• Experience in customer relations.

Substitute Qualifications

May be substituted for one year of maintenance experience:

• Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance.
• Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing and electrical systems.

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER PLEDGE: We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin. We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader community. We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such biases, especially where there appear to be long standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance.