Property Assistant

Seattle Housing Authority; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Housing Authority is seeking a Property Assistant to support cleaning and maintenance of apartment buildings across multiple Seattle locations. This candidate-pool posting allows applicants to express preferences, and there may be a term-limited end date for the position.

The role involves routine cleaning, basic maintenance, groundskeeping, and assisting with leasing-related tasks, inspections, and resident questions. The position offers a stable, community-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with general cleaning and light maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and respond to resident questions.
• Comfort coordinating maintenance activities and processing work orders.

Responsibilities

• Primarily perform general cleaning, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Coordinate designated activities of the leasing process.
• Complete routine inspections of units.
• Respond to questions and concerns from residents and applicants.
• Coordinate maintenance services and process work order requests.
• Check the building and property for fire, safety, health, and security hazards.
• Observe residents for changes in health, behavior, or condition of unit.
• Light office duties such as issuing employee badges and maintaining parking violations.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Resident relations

Job description

Property Assistant - We offer competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliot Ave West with sweeping views of Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we are committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive.

The Position

We are seeking to fill a Property Assistant position. We are looking for someone to perform tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of apartment buildings. Please note that this is a candidate-pool posting and not for a specific vacancy. Please also note that the vacancy may be a term-limited position with an estimated end date. You will have a chance to list specific preferences in the supplemental questions. For additional information on the job, please see the full posting.

The Location

Multiple locations in Seattle, WA

What will you do?

• Primarily perform general cleaning, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks
• Coordinate designated activities of the leasing process
• Complete routine inspections of units
• Respond to questions and concerns from residents and applicants
• Coordinate maintenance services and process work order requests
• Check the building and property for fire, safety, health, and security hazards
• Observe residents for noticeable changes in health, behavior, personal hygiene, or condition of unit
• Light office work, such as issuing employee badges and maintaining parking violations

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Culture: SHA offers a supportive, energetic workplace where collaboration and growth thrive. Our talented team has helped make us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Generous paid leave and holidays
• Work-Life Balance
• Reasonable hours
• Professional Development
• On-the-job training and growth opportunities

Our Commitment to Equity

SHA values your unique background and perspective – we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statement.