Maintenance Technician I
Maintenance Technician I
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Salary: NonExempt $24.53 $34.33/hour depending on experience.
Who We Are: Established in 1980 with a vision to create urban housing opportunities Bellwether Housing has been a trailblazer in transforming lives. By breaking down housing barriers weve empowered individuals and families especially those from marginalized communities. As we continue to make a lasting impact were embarking on an ambitious mission to build and acquire 2500 homes by 2025. This is your opportunity to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of affordable housing!
Position Overview: Are you ready to be a pivotal part of fostering thriving communities Were seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Technician I to conduct routine groundskeeping janitorial painting preventative maintenance and routine/emergency maintenance at Bellwethers First and Vine Apartments which provide vital housing to those qualifying under LowIncome Tax Credit Programs.
Work Schedule: Onsite Monday Friday 7:30 am 4:00 pm or 8:00 am 4:30 pm. The final schedule is to be determined by the supervisor.
Your Impact:
- Conduct routine janitorial groundskeeping painting preventative and emergency maintenance.
- Meet regularly with the Property Manager to review work orders unit turn schedules and general property needs. Make recommendations and inform of needed repairs.
- Apply fair housing guidelines when entering occupied units and interacting with residents.
- Maintain tenant and staff confidentiality.
- Prepare vacant units for rerenting in a timely manner. Complete cleaning and maintenance and coordinate with vendor or other agency staff.
- Read and comprehend maintenance requests work order logs and company policies and procedures.
- Maintain records in keeping with company city state and federal guidelines.
- Be a point of contact for tenant emergency needs when appropriate.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings/conferences when assigned.
- Inform Maintenance and Property Managers of needed maintenance supplies and equipment per instruction. Keep storage areas clean and organized.
- Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance and repairs within homes and throughout the property. Ensure disposal of trash and other discarded items after each assigned work order.
- Work with residential staff and outside contractors in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Ensure facilities are in proper working order and safe by inspecting plumbing electrical and other mechanical systems.
- Document actions taken and parts needed or required to complete assigned work orders.
- Provide suggestions to management and support implementation of process improvement and efficiency measures.
- Represent Bellwether Housing in your own work and in the work you manage.
- Performing pest management duties as needed.
- Ability to work nontraditional schedule as required by the property needs.
- Contribute and participate as a site team member.
- Performs any additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager and Property Manager.
Who You Are:
- High school diploma GED or equivalent education or experience preferred.
- At least one year of experience in the property management industry or directly related field.
- Possess and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license the appropriate amount of automobile insurance and a safe driving record in order to utilize a personal or Companyowned vehicle in the performance of job duties associated with this position.
- Able to travel and work at local Bellwether sites as needed.
- Experience with computers and mobile devices.
- Very strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Working knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Ability to work oncall as needed.
- Legible handwriting.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy.
- Ability to complete strenuous work for long periods of time.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Able to safely operate power tools and other maintenance equipment.
What We Offer: Bellwether Housing is your platform for growth empowerment and purpose. When you join our team you will receive:
- Competitive compensation accompanied by a generous benefits package.
- Medical dental and vision insurance.
- A 403(b)retirement plan with an employer match guiding you towards a prosperous future
- Fuel for your personal and professional development with up to $1500 in employerpaid continuing education per year.
- An ORCA Transit Pass to navigate the city with ease.
- Up to 27 paid days off in your first year and 8 paid office closure days.
- The chance to be part of a transformative mission leaving a mark on the lives of those we serve in our communities.
At Bellwether Housing you will elevate your career in a role thats as rewarding as it is impactful where youll be part of a movement that is helping shape the future of affordable housing in Seattle and where diversity equity and inclusion are the pillars of our success.
Note: This role requires successful completion of a background check in accordance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance. Bellwether Housing is an equalopportunity employer. We will not discriminate based on race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to reasonably accommodate all qualified applicants and employees by providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities.
To request Reasonable Accommodation for the application or interview process please contact . Bellwether Housing is dedicated to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. We value having employees whose skills experiences and backgrounds reflect the populations we serve. We are committed to being an antiracist organization while acknowledging we have a long way to go. You can learn more about our DEI work on our website.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
