Maintenance Technician II

Facilities Technician

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 for your role:

• Complete work orders within the expected timeframe. Track and record process.
• Experience in unit turns, 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 community's 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 on-call responses to after-hours building emergencies
• Ensure all communication projects, messages and requests are within the overall strategy and aligned with company-wide messaging throughout YWCA.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, volunteers, vendors, residents, and clients.
• Continues search for understanding of racial, gender and class equity.

Must haves to be successful:

• 2-3 Years' experience of HANDS-ON facility maintenance or building trades with a focus on painting and drywall experience
• Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance required
• 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
• Basic computer skills that can operate under work order Apps
• Team player that can work effectively and diplomatically with site personnel and supervisors
• Working 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

Hours, Rate, & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $28.00 - $30.00
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans. For more information about our benefits, please visit: YWCA Careers & Benefits Information
• 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

• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In 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 communicates with residents, coworkers, supervisors, vendors, contractors, and community partners by listening, speaking, and exchanging information in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, stoops, bends, kneels, crouches, crawls, reaches, and works in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments while performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Frequently ascends and descends stairs, ladders, and step stools to access mechanical equipment, roofs, storage areas, apartment units, and other work locations.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls tools, equipment, supplies, appliances, building materials, and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently. Occasionally lifts, moves, or assists in moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers to grasp, handle, manipulate, and operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and small components requiring manual dexterity.
• Frequently reaches above shoulder level, below the waist, and overhead while completing repairs, changing fixtures, painting, installing equipment, or servicing building systems.
• Frequently works in confined spaces, on uneven surfaces, and in awkward positions while performing maintenance and repair tasks.
• Frequently operates maintenance vehicles, carts, ladders, and powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Frequently performs repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, shoulders, and back while completing maintenance assignments.
• Frequently works in varying weather conditions and temperatures, including heat, cold, rain, and wind, as well as exposure to dust, dirt, cleaning chemicals, paint fumes, noise, and other environmental conditions commonly associated with building maintenance.
• Frequently uses visual acuity to inspect buildings, identify maintenance issues, read work orders, blueprints, gauges, labels, safety information, and equipment manuals.
• Must be able to respond to maintenance emergencies, which may require walking extended distances across multiple properties, climbing stairs, and performing physically demanding tasks under time-sensitive conditions.
• *Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%

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.

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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

Equal Opportunity Employment

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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