YWCA SKS is the regions largest nonprofit organization with a 120 year legacy focused on the needs of women with programs serving 7000 people each year. When you work with YWCA you make a difference.
Were women and BIPOCled familycentered and supportive of employees. As a fulltime YWCA employee (30 hours) youll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance generous vacation holiday sick leave plans and an outstanding retirement your passion for racial equity and social justice to work apply today!
What Youll Do
YWCA owns and manages over twenty buildings in King & Snohomish County. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for maintaining multiple aspects of facility maintenance for the diverse portfolio of YWCA will also use a variety of skills to perform common duties which assure the safety of our tenants and staff. You will help oversee the general and detailed maintenance program as well as working closely with fellow staff and vendors to provide critical coordination communication and information for the safe and efficient functioning of facilities and housing.
This position has a social justice component that will require critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism work and grounding those principles in everyday work as well as working well in nonwhite environments and championing antiracism policy are required job skills and core values. As an equal opportunity employer we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of your role:
Complete work orders within the expected timeframe. Track and record process.
Assist when needed with painting drywall plumbing repairs troubleshoot electrical ballast changing cleaning rekeying light carpentry repairs and general repairs to all building systems of common areas.
Assist and support in the administration of all maintenance related functions including tracking of inventory data entry and maintaining safety records within YWCA documents.
Assist the Ops Manager in all aspects of the communitys physical upkeep common grounds areas keeping areas clean and safe for all residents and employees.
Assist in scheduling or performing proper testing regular inspections and maintenance of community and preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) in units including pumps boilers fire control systems elevators backup generators smoke and carbon monoxide detector systems in units. Oversee contractors when professional services and repairs are necessary.
Promptly available to oncall responses to afterhours building emergencies
Ensure all communication projects messages and requests are within the overall strategy and aligned with companywide messaging throughout YWCA.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with coworkers volunteers vendors residents and clients.
Obtains and reviews price quotes for the procurement of parts and services for projects.
Continues search for understanding of racial gender and class equity.
Assures that clients staff volunteers and community partners are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race ethnic background gender or socioeconomic background.
Must haves to be successful:
23 Years experience ofHANDSONfacility maintenance or building trades
Basic computer skills that can operate under work order Apps
Selfmotivated team player that can work effectively and diplomatically with site personnel and supervisors
General knowledge of building and mechanical systems
Knowledge and experience working with a variety of power and hand tools
Possess the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Verbal and written communication skills
Basic understanding of carpentry cabinetry painting and drywall
Ability to meet deadlines manage multiple complex tasks and maintain composure under pressure
Able to travel between YWCA locations on a regular basis
Valid Washington State drivers license reliable transportation and insurance required
Hours Rate and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $33.00
Hours: 40
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance retirement plan plus generous vacation holiday and sick leave plans
At the time of hire employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
After two years of employment employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund
Physical Requirements
Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients agency staff representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community
Frequently stands walks sits and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community
Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. of equipment and storage boxes; occasionally up to 100lbs.
Frequently kneels bends pushes and pulls.
Frequently climbs stairs of multilevel apartment complexes
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YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!
At YWCA we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights knowledge and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.
Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants develop culturally responsive programs and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.
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