Maintenance Technician

Base Pay $22.88 - $25.34 / Hour Job Category Maintenance Technician, Housing Authority, Property Maintenance Industry Property Maintenance , Maintenance Technician, Housing Authority Relocation Expense Covered No Employee Type Maintenance Required Degree High school Manage Others No Contact information Name Human Resource Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Housing Kitsap is committed to providing affordable housing and building connections within our community throughout Kitsap County. We are looking for a talented and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team. Positions are structured around the needs and of the property and maintenance program. Normal schedule Monday- Friday , including paid federal holidays. Our Maintenance Technicians maintain the physical condition of our properties inside and out in a team or individual environment. This position includes preventative maintenance, emergency support for residents, routine inspections, and preparing units for new occupancy Work requires the safe and efficient operation of hand and power equipment, problem solving, attention to detail, ability to trouble shoot, and effective time management. Tasks include carpentry, electrical and plumbing trades. Position Functions Prepares vacated units back to rent-ready condition which includes but is not limited to cleaning fixtures, repairing sheetrock, painting, re-keying locks and repair woodwork, cabinets, or doors; Completes assigned properties work orders in a timely manner; work orders are predominantly completed in resident occupied units. Unit turn over and work orders could consist of the following tasks: Creation of scope of work in conjunction with Site/Public Housing Manager for each vacated unit. Performs basic carpentry tasks that require both rough carpentry and finish work, such as repairing sheetrock, building walls, installing shelves and cabinets, hanging doors and installing counters; Performs basic electrical tasks such as installing or replacing outlets, light ballasts, light fixtures, and electrical switches; Performs basic plumbing work such as clearing drains, replacing faucets and valves, installing sinks, repairing leaks; Performs basic HVAC maintenance and repair functions such as programming thermostats, lubing motors, replacing belts and filters; Monitors supplies and inventory; researches vendors cost and budget to purchase supplies and materials. Daily and monthly maintenance of the property grounds; Follow HK's procurement policy and state/federal regulations regarding the procurement of goods and services for the assigned property. Monitor work of capital projects being completed on the assigned property and report any issues found to management; Keep track of and turn in all purchase receipts to the Site/Public Housing Manager on a weekly basis for processing; Participate in the on-call maintenance schedule; Monitor the performance of vendor services on assigned properties and report any issues to management; Run errands as needed; pick up supplies and deliver materials to worksites; Perform detailed routine procedures accurately under pressure with interruptions; Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Demonstrated housing maintenance experience; or a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above; Must have experience and be able to use the following modern office business equipment: Computer, Telephone; Copier; FAX machine; and other equipment as technology evolves and needs arise; Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license with fully insurable driving record and auto insurance. Ability to pass a criminal background check for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults. The employer will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW View phone number on click.appcast.io. Ability To: Learn and master the activities included in the property site maintenance program; Operate effectively and cooperatively as a member of a crew or independently; Operate and maintain equipment safely and effectively; Demonstrate physical strength and agility to perform the work in a safe manner; normal vision, depth perception and hand/eye coordination; Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with residents, supervisors, site managers, other Housing Kitsap personnel, and the public; Follow through and complete tasks as assigned; Requisition materials; supplies and the use of equipment; Uses proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment; Displays initiative to resolve problems and capitalize on opportunities; Promotes cost-effective use of the organization’s resources; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work; Engage a wide variety of people with a high level of professionalism, courtesy and good humor; including culturally, socially and economically diverse populations, seniors, persons with disabilities, contractors, and professional colleagues Preferred Qualifications: Three years or more of building maintenance and repair including HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical trades and custodial work as required by the property; Materials, methods, procedures and techniques commonly used in the operation of equipment or maintenance and repair tasks related to the division assigned; Hazards and required safety precautions of the work. Requirements Prepare vacated units back to rent-ready condition which include but is not limited to cleaning fixtures, repairing sheetrock, painting, re-keying locks and repair woodwork, cabinets, or doors; Complete assigned property work orders in a timely manner; work orders are predominantly completed in resident occupied units. Unit turn over and work orders could consist of the following tasks: Create of scope of work in conjunction with Maintenance Coordinator for each vacant unit. Perform basic carpentry tasks that require both rough carpentry and finish work, such as repairing sheetrock, building walls, installing shelves and cabinets, hanging doors and installing counters; Perform basic electrical tasks such as installing or replacing outlets, light ballasts, light fixtures, and electrical switches; Perform basic plumbing work such as clearing drains, replacing faucets and valves, installing sinks, repairing leaks; Perform basic HVAC maintenance and repair functions such as programming thermostats, lubing motors, replacing belts and filters; Monitor supplies and inventory; research vendors cost and budget to purchase supplies and materials. Daily and monthly maintenance of the property grounds; Follow HK's procurement policy and state/federal regulations regarding the procurement of goods and services for the assigned property. Daily updates on progress in Yardi software for all required work. Keep track of and turn in all purchase receipts to the Site Manager on a weekly basis for processing; Participate in the on-call maintenance schedule; Run errands as needed; pick up supplies and deliver materials to worksites; Perform detailed routine procedures accurately under pressure with interruptions; Perform other duties as assigned. Summary Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm, ALL Federal holidays off and paid. Quarterly on-call responsibility for one week. 14 Paid Holidays, including 2 Personal Holiday Annual and Sick Leave Accrual - 8 hours each per month Investment and Retirement Programs: State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) 457(b) Deferred Compensation with organizational match of 3.1% (voluntary) Voluntary Benefits: Optional plans for life insurance, disability #J-18808-Ljbffr Housing Kitsap