Maintenance Technician III Lynnwood, WA
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Job Location:
Lynnwood, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish
YWCA SKS is the regions largest non-profit 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 BIPOC-led family-centered and supportive of employees. As a full-time 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 buildings. You 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 non-white environments and championing anti-racism 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:
- Independently complete and manage complex work orders across multiple sites within expected timeframes ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
- Perform advanced unit turns and repairs including painting drywall plumbing repairs electrical troubleshooting ballast and fixture replacement rekeying light carpentry cleaning and general repairs to residential units common areas and building systems
- Diagnose recurring or systemic building issues and recommend corrective actions
- Support and perform preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) life-safety checks and regular testing of building systems including pumps boilers fire control systems elevators backup generators and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Oversee coordinate and monitor vendors and contractors to ensure work meets YWCA standards and safety requirements
- Assist with administrative maintenance functions including inventory tracking data entry safety documentation and maintaining accurate records within YWCA systems
- Support the Operations Manager in all aspects of the communitys physical upkeep ensuring buildings common areas and grounds are clean safe and well maintained
- Participate in the on-call rotation and respond promptly to after-hours building emergencies
- Communicate professionally and ensure work messaging and interactions align with YWCA values and organizational standards
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers residents vendors volunteers and community partners
- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to racial gender and class equity ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity and respect
Must haves to be successful:
- 7 Years experience ofHANDS-ONfacility maintenance or building trades
- Computer skills that can operate under work order Apps and emails
- Team player that can work effectively and diplomatically with site personnel and supervisors
- Strong knowledge of building and mechanical systems
- Strong 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
- Strong knowledge 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 require
- Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures other than your own and demonstrate an understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty
Hours Rate and Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $31.00 to $33.50
- 40 hours per week O.T. as needed
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Non-Exempt position.
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent benefits package including medical insurance retirement plan plus generous vacation holiday and sick leave plans.
- At the time of hire employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan. Typically after two years of employment employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund with a 15% employer contribution.
Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing this position the employee:
- All positions at YWCA Seattle King Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to domestic violence sexual violence homelessness unemployment financial hardship etc. As a result staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients
- 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 multi-level apartment complexes
- *Continuously Over 80% of the time * Frequently 20-80% * Occasionally Under 20%
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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.
Mental Health Considerations
All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to racial trauma domestic violence sexual violence homelessness unemployment and financial hardship. As a result employees are at risk of secondary encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
YWCA Seattle King Snohomishis an Equal Opportunity read more about this view theEEO is the LawPoster and thisEEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
For more information
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
YWCA is on a mission to empower women, eliminate racism & strengthen communities. Learn more about our vision, events, locations & programs.
