Maintenance Technician I - Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington

Wenatchee, WA 98801

About the Job

Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being, and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting@catholiccharitiescw.org, we'd be happy to connect!

You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.

Wage: $20.00 - $24.00 hourly.

Scheduled Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental
FSA
403(b) Retirement
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Sick Leave
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity awards

Position Summary:

Directly responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the property, under the direction of the Facilities Manager. Ensures that all apartments are rent-ready prior to move-in with respect to damage, painting, cleaning, and general condition of the units. Maintains grounds. Completes work order requests in a timely manner, detailed by the company. Maintains records of work orders through completion. Maintains positive relationships with tenants. Maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, and professionals servicing the property. Maintains relationships with other staff members.

Responsibilities:

Maintain physical condition of the property.
Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and the Operating and Maintenance manual.
Vacant Unit Turn-Over Maintenance as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Occupied Unit Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
Preventative Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
Perform routine maintenance as directed by the Community Manager.
Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs as needed.
Physically walk the property daily and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.
Maintain all exterior plant material including but not limited to grass, trees, shrubs, as specified by the Facilities Manager.
Notify the Facilities Manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
Shovel snow, utilize snow blower and use sand as needed to prevent slick conditions.
Repair flooring as required, to include stretching carpet, and tile repairs.
Perform sheetrock repairs.
Perform minor electrical repairs.
Perform minor plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
Replace broken glass, screens, fixtures, appliances, window coverings and locks.
Perform painting of apartments as needed.
Perform or assist contractor with water and sewer line repairs.
Custodial work in community rooms and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Repair fencing when required.
Cleaning of vacant units; receives priority of work to perform from the Community Manager or the Facilities Manager.
Care and timely maintenance of all equipment entrusted to his/her/their care.
Maintain maintenance and cleaning supplies and request re-ordering of those supplies in a timely manner from the Community Manager or the Facilities Manager.
Always maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.
Wear support belt, use safety equipment (goggles, masks, and gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
On-call for emergencies
Be aware of all utility shut offs; shutting off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood.
Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods, and prices.

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder. No fear of heights (24 feet or more).

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Experience:

Prior Maintenance experience or experience in a related field.

Special Skills:

Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance.
Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
Must adhere to pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
The ability to utilize a tablet and/or computer to complete work orders in the property management software.
Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. English and Spanish preferred.
Basic Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to receive and follow written instructions.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State.

Employment is conditional upon:

Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.

About Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington:

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington provides help and creates hope for thousands of people each year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Though serving the outreach efforts of the Diocese of Yakima, Catholic Charities is a separate 501(c)3 charitable organization, funded in part by the State of Washington, federal contracts, the United Way, fees for service, grants, foundations, and charitable contributions. While rooted in a Catholic tradition that shapes its core mission of service to all, staff do not need to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We serve all in the community, regardless of faith, race, gender, social class, or economic status. With office locations in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, as well as our multi-family housing sites across Central Washington, we serve nearly 50,000 people annually. The agency remains a testimony to its ongoing mission of “Bringing Hope to Life.”

Source : Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington