Onsite Maintenance Technician – Facilities & Repairs

Compass Housing Alliance; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Orca transportation card

Health Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Floating holidays

Holiday pay

Job summary

Compass Housing Alliance in Auburn, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and routine maintenance across 20+ buildings in the Seattle-King County area. The role is unionized, reports to the Senior Facilities Manager, and includes a schedule Sunday-Thursday 12pm-8:30pm with a $34.02/hour pay rate.

The position requires 3 years in maintenance, a WA driver’s license, and basic trades skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in maintenance or facilities.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Valid WA driver's license and driving record meeting Compass standards.
• Experience with basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, security, and painting.
• Awareness of equity, intersectionality, and belonging desired.
• Experience in environments with housing instability, mental health, etc., desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsive repairs and preventative maintenance on building interiors and exteriors.
• Respond to regular repairs and emergencies with safety procedures and agency standards.
• Complete basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, security, and painting tasks.
• Prepare for and respond to inspections and site visits from funding agencies.
• Perform janitorial duties as needed and light landscaping tasks.
• Maintain and clean grounds, remove snow/ice, and ensure safe access.
• Maintain paperwork: work orders, logs, receipts, invoices.
• Purchase supplies and track inventory with Facilities team.
• Document activity within the facilities software system.
• Promote DEI and work collaboratively with Compass programs.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Drywall

Security systems

Painting

Safety awareness

Time management

Project management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Housing Alliance in Auburn, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and routine maintenance across 20+ buildings in the Seattle-King County area. The role is unionized, reports to the Senior Facilities Manager, and includes a schedule Sunday-Thursday 12pm-8:30pm with a $34.02/hour pay rate.

The position requires 3 years in maintenance, a WA driver’s license, and basic trades skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting).