Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will be primarily responsible for conducting routine, preventative, and emergency repairs.

Responsibilities:

General:

• Serve as a field representative of the maintenance department of LIHI.
• Represent LIHI in a professional manner as reflected by personal appearance, attention to detail, jobsite cleanliness, customer service and safety.
• Document and record all work, purchases, travel, accidents, and any other related items in a timely, professional manner.
• Participate with other maintenance personnel in a plan for sharing on-call duties. This will include evening/weekend emergency pager responsibilities for the department.
• Foster a safe and clean environment.
• Emergency Pager On-Call
• Roving duties as assigned.

Technical:

• Perform regularly scheduled, turnover and emergency maintenance tasks on properties including, but not limited to inspections, carpentry, drywall repair.
• Perform construction and other special projects as needed including, but not limited to, renovations, remodels, concrete and brickwork, siding and roofing, and minor electrical upgrades, and plumbing repairs.
• Maintain all mechanical equipment in good serviceable condition.
• Maintain property grounds and landscaping.
• Assist the Development department with punch lists, due diligence, walk-throughs, warranty work, and special tasks, as needed.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
• Clean up and maintain work areas regularly and appropriately including the maintenance shop area and storage areas.
• Flex work hours depending on scheduled daily tasks, vendor appointments, inspections, or special projects.
• Complete work in a timely, professional, and proper manner.
• Perform regular janitorial duties including but not limited to daily cleaning of the common areas, cleaning up any trash on the grounds, blowing curbs, and ensuring all trash & recycling receptacles are prepared for weekly pickups.

Administrative:

• Coordinate obtaining bids on property projects and supervise subcontractors, as needed.
• Evaluate properties for proactive maintenance needs, developing an active ability to recognize problem areas while they are still manageable.
• Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
• Meet regularly with property managers to encourage clear communication and teamwork.
• Record all inspections and related maintenance on appropriate forms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prioritize all work to minimize vacancy loss, prevent property damage, and provide service to residents.
• Order all supplies and equipment as needed within the confines maintenance budget.
• Be able to process and submit expense reports, as needed.
• Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines
• Daily engagement with reviewing and responding to work emails.
• Daily check-ins with appropriate supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in building maintenance including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
• Must be knowledgeable in repairs of doors, walls, floors, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, locks, etc.
• Regular access to a vehicle and general maintenance tools.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must possess computer proficiency for online ordering etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Washington State Labor and Industries 07-B Residential Electrical Maintenance Certification.

Other Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and must meet Washington State minimum requirement for driver liability insurance.
• Must be able to pass a driving record check.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees):

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
• 403b offered for non-union employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Aflac offered for all employees

About us:

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.

Low Income Housing Institute