Maintenance Technician - West Seattle

Shelby American, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a small, dedicated team as a Maintenance Technician in West Seattle, where your skills will help create a welcoming living environment. This role involves diagnosing and repairing various maintenance issues, ensuring apartments are ready for occupancy, and maintaining the community's overall condition. You'll be part of a company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in residents' lives while enjoying a variety of tasks each day.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to resident needs promptly.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain the overall condition of the apartment community and grounds.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Description

Job description

Bode is looking for a Maintenance Technician for a portfolio of apartments in West Seattle. We are seeking a sharp, creative employee with strong social and organizational skills that will connect with residents.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing maintenance issues, making repairs, and completing maintenance requests in a timely manner. They will also be responsible for maintaining the overall condition of the apartment community including the grounds and common areas and providing a quality living environment for residents. Successful Maintenance Technicians will be customer-service focused, possess a sense of urgency, and be responsive to resident and team member needs.

We are a small company that values our employees and want someone who will work hard to maintain the property. The Maintenance team plays a big role in the success of each of our communities. They are excellent at getting the repairs done no matter how big or small. Maintenance has a sharp eye for details and knows how to be proactive when handling preventative work. They can problem solve, think on their feet, and provide excellent service.

Each day is different, offering the ability to prioritize tasks, be creative, and use the initiative to problem solve. Each resident’s needs are different, and our maintenance superstars are there to make every member of our community feel appreciated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs maintenance duties including work orders and preventative maintenance activities with minimal supervision.
2. Maintains property consistent with company policies and procedures.
3. Compiles and completes necessary paperwork in a timely and accurate manner to document and track maintenance activities.
4. Ensures apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and other miscellaneous maintenance repairs as necessary.
5. Maintains grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up/emptying trash and debris, vacuuming, mopping, pressure washing breezeways and common areas, and performing general cleaning as needed.
6. Repairs minor problems with buildings and foundations, including ceilings, walls, floors, basements, and all mechanical contents of the building.
7. Assists with unit turns, move outs, apartment inspections, and work orders.
8. Applies knowledge of building operating systems such as HVAC, security and sprinkler systems, fire alarms, plumbing, heating, electrical, and any other related setups to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or repairs.
9. Complies with company standards and applicable laws including but not limited to; Fair Housing, OSHA, Landlord Tenant, Local Building Codes, OSHA, and EEOC.
10. Attends and participates in company safety meetings and required trainings and other safety-related laws.
11. Reports accidents, incidents, and injuries promptly.
12. Reports known safety hazards, equipment, and customer concerns.
13. Responds quickly to emergency situations during work hours and on-call, after-hours, emergency coverage.
14. Follows established process for inventory of supplies and materials at the community, by tracking inventory used, returning unused inventory, and notifying supervisor about re-ordering needs.
15. Supports cost-saving initiatives by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible and not being wasteful with materials and supplies.
16. Maintains high levels of customer service for prospects, residents, vendors, and associates.
17. Turns vacant apartments in the fastest, most cost-effective way, while maintaining quality workmanship.
18. Completes work orders in the fastest and most cost-effective way, while maintaining quality workmanship.
19. Completes work in a workmanlike, professional manner at all times.
20. Schedules vendors.
21. Tracks and maintains supplies.
22. Obtains bids from outside vendors.
23. Ensures unit turn maintenance is completed per the turn sheet.
24. Reviews completed work orders to ensure full completion.
25. Continuously inspects property or properties for curb appeal, cleanliness, and maintenance needs.
26. Proactively enters work orders when needed.
27. Addresses seasonal property needs.
28. Plans and conducts periodic inspections of all units and creates follow-up plans to address findings.
29. Remains familiar with all water, gas, and electrical shutoff locations.
30. Ensures fire safety equipment is inspected as needed.
31. Maintains and secures all property-owned and leased equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
32. Ensures all work is performed safely.
33. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24-26

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off