Residential Maintenance Mechanic – On-Call Housing Support

Council for the Homeless; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

WA PERS contributions

Holidays

Job summary

Vancouver Housing Authority in Vancouver, WA seeks an experienced Residential Maintenance Mechanic to repair and maintain housing units and offices. You will handle plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and painting, while providing excellent tenant service.

The role involves responding to emergency calls, inspecting units, and coordinating with management on repair scopes and budgets. A valid driver’s license and multi-trade experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in residential construction or building maintenance (carpentry, plumbing, painting, or mechanical trades).
• Experience in more than one trade preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle and minimal moving violations in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests and determine repair scope; manage supplies and ordering.
• Perform basic repairs in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and paint work.
• Inspect occupied and vacant units, assist with inspections and scope definitions for repairs.
• Utilize work order software to track progress, charges, and inventory.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical basics

Job description

Vancouver Housing Authority in Vancouver, WA seeks an experienced Residential Maintenance Mechanic to repair and maintain housing units and offices. You will handle plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and painting, while providing excellent tenant service.

The role involves responding to emergency calls, inspecting units, and coordinating with management on repair scopes and budgets. A valid driver’s license and multi-trade experience are required.