Maintenance Technician III - The Westlake - Catholic Community Services

Overview Full-time position starting at $26.32 - $29.28/hr (D.O.E) withCOMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE: + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability + Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account + Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations, 13 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday + CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan + Employee assistance program + Lots of room for advancement Agency Description Catholic Housing Services believes everyone deserves the right to a safe, affordable place to call home. Inspired by this vision, CHS develops, owns and manages affordable housing programs for low-income families and individuals; currently including 2,100 units of housing in 50 different buildings across Western Washington. We provide supportive services for people who have experienced homelessness, low-income seniors, farm worker families, and those who have special physical and mental needs. Position Description The Maintenance Tech III is responsible for the properties exterior and interior facility upkeep including managing a preventative maintenance schedule specifically designed for each unique property and its own equipment and providing supervision and mentorship to other maintenance personnel as may be requested. This position is in a leadership role, works independently with little direction and is able to direct self and others to achieve positive property facilities functions. Assist the Property and Facility Directors to identify Capital and on-going needs. Manage day-to-day tasks of unit turns, work orders, scheduling and overseeing vendor's performances and regular maintenance of all equipment supporting operations of the building. Coordinate closely with management staff to set schedules and priorities, manage supplies and inventory, and respond to after-hour emergencies. The MIII works closely with central lead, participates on the CHS Safety Committee and provides thought, guidance and action on risk mitigation to ensure safety at the building. This is a full-time position (40) forty hours a week. The Maintenance Tech III (MIII) performs a variety of routine general building maintenance tasks, limited grounds maintenance and janitorial duties. Assist with non-routine preparations on units for new tenants. Assist with maintaining building security systems, immediately reporting problems to the Property Manager and entering units only as directed by the property manager within CHS guidelines. Seek to provide tenants with a safe, positive and sanitary living environment. Perform these tasks with minimum supervision, applying solid work experience in this area. Responsibilities + Receive and investigate requests for maintenance in apartment units, common areas or to the exterior of buildings. + Work in conjunction with Property Manager to schedule and make vacant units ready for re-rent within 14 days by taking proactive steps in planning and coordinating any third-party vendors to meet timelines. + Make needed repairs, refer to supervisor, or contract with outside vendor. Remedies may be in the form of plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and/or lock repairs. Types of repairs includes, but are not limited to, the following: + Perform interior painting and touch-up exterior painting, as needed. + Perform necessary sheet rock repairs/texturing. + Perform minor electrical repairs, such as replacing fixtures and switches. + Perform minor appliance repairs and/or recommend replacement. + Perform plumbing repairs, including replacing/repairing toilets and faucets, and auguring drains. + Re-key locks. + Complete maintenance request forms. As appropriate, return one copy to tenant. Return additional copies of completed form to the supervisor at the end of each working day. + Carry pager or cell phone and respond quickly to emergency calls. Take rapid action(s) to solve urgent problems, thereby preventing further damage or harm to building and/or tenant. + Develop, implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs for equipment and systems. + Understand the functions of fire control, water and other building systems. Routinely observe these systems to determine that they are working properly and educate other staff members about the functioning of these systems. + Perform routine grounds maintenance to ensure a pleasant curb appeal. This may consist of sweeping/blowing grounds, picking up garbage and removing graffiti. + Perform interior and exterior janitorial duties. This may consist of cleaning windows, vacuuming, cleaning common areas, and sweeping stairways. + Respond to janitorial emergencies i.e., accidents in public areas, plugged toilets, etc. + Purchase/order supplies, equipment or services, to meet routine maintenance, janitorial or grounds needs and for special projects. + Move furniture, changes light bulbs and assists with pest control. + Schedule and ensure quality completion of vacant unit turnover. + Track maintenance work orders, vacancy and preventative maintenance on a computer spreadsheet. + Assist with custodial duties in common areas of the building. + As directed, perform interior and exterior repairs and painting. + Educate tenants about the correct use of apartment amenities and support resident orientation on these matters. Respond to tenants and staff concerns about the maintenance of their apartments and the building as a whole. + Alert Management to non-maintenance concerns, e.g. social service concerns from interactions with a resident. + Respond quickly to building related emergencies after business hours and on weekends in conjunction with the Property Manager. + As requested and according to availability, serve as back up for on-call maintenance emergencies at other locations within the portfolio. + Attend trainings at multiple locations around Northwest Washington as required of employees and staff meetings as scheduled. + Contribute to the mission of Catholic Community Services and The Archdiocesan Housing Authority. + Support a positive, team-oriented work environment. + Provide mentorship and coaching to new maintenance and janitorial staff in caring for the buildings. + Perform other job-related duties as assigned. General Responsibilities + Become familiar with landlord/tenant law and the actions that are permissible for landlords as related to maintenance and facilities. Provide guidance to staff on observing appropriate boundaries and procedures. + Observe/follow guidelines on confidentiality rights of residents and respect their privacy. + Maintain a customer service approach at all times. + Alert Management to non-maintenance concerns, e.g. social service concerns raised from interactions with a resident. + Be willing and able to be on-call after hours/weekends for emergency security/building related calls. + Maintain accurate record of hours worked and turn in timesheets on schedule. + Attend trainings at multiple locations around Northwest Washington as required of employees and staff meetings as scheduled. + Maintain cooperative relationships with residents/businesses in surrounding neighborhood. + Contribute to the mission of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. + Contribute to and support a positive, team-oriented work environment. + Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Job Conditions This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material. Other exposures could include cleaning supplies, chemicals involved in pest control, paint and other materials used in building maintenance, building temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors. Other working conditions may include interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work responding to emergencies and working on-call. Physical And Mental Acuity Requirements The requirements described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Ability to understand custodial and maintenance manuals and apply the concepts. + Ability to assess maintenance emergencies and make judgments about appropriate immediate and longer-term responses. + Ability to observe safety rules. + Ability to drive a vehicle up to 20 feet in length. + Ability to climb ladders and work in high places. + Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, push, pull and other related activities associated with maintenance work. + Ability to lift loads not normally exceeding 50 pounds. + Ability to lift up to 100 pounds together with a team member. + Ability to handwrite legibly. + Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and to plan, schedule and follow-through on projects. + Ability to work independently and as a team member. + Manual dexterity to handle tools, make small adjustments, etc. + Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow. Qualifications + Three or more years of maintenance experience moving into a leadership role with ability to direct self and others with demonstrated success in: + Coordinating efforts of both internal staff and external vendors to accomplish projects. + Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and ability to create reports and tracking. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to ensure work related responsibilities are completed accurately and in a timely manner. + Promoting and proactive engagement of safety in the workplace. + Working knowledge and experience with plumbing, electrical, and lock systems. + Working knowledge and experience with repair of plaster, wall repairs, and painting. + Willing and able to learn fire control, steam, and pumping systems. + Ability to learn pest control techniques. + Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. + Experience working independently, prioritizing work tasks, and following through with the completion of the tasks. + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. + Must be willing to travel to obtain supplies and occasionally work at other locations when necessary. + Be willing and able to be on-call after hours/weekends for building emergencies. + Must have reliable transportation, valid Driver's License, and automobile insurance, and have an acceptable driving record per agency driving policy. + Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. + Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. + Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. Preferred Qualifications + Experience performing general maintenance tasks at multiple locations. + Experience working with a diverse population in a residential environment. + Experience with customer service. Substitute Qualifications May be substituted for one year of maintenance experience: + Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance. + Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing and electrical systems. Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. Job LocationsUS-WA-Seattle Posted Date1 week ago(4/18/2024 5:51 PM) Job ID 2023-6890 # of Openings 1 Category Facilities-Maintenance/Custodial Min USD $26.32/Hr.