Maintenance Person - Hourly Position

Starting Wage : $24.04 - $28.87/hour plus benefits

Closing Date : Open until filled with priority given to applications received by 5:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026.

Mission Statement
The Everett Housing Authority creates affordable housing and fosters healthy communities where households thrive.

Position Summary
Become a Maintenance Laborer and assist the Senior Maintenance Specialist in performing maintenance tasks, restoring equipment and buildings, and maintaining common areas and restrooms within the 1,500‑unit housing portfolio for seniors, disabled/handicapped, and low‑income families.

Benefits

Accrue up to 12 days of paid vacation in the first year of employment

13 paid sick leave days

12 paid scheduled holidays plus 1 additional floating holiday per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

State retirement fund

Flexible work schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Scope Of Work And Functions
This position assists the Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist in performing maintenance tasks at the assigned buildings, including maintaining property curb appeal, completing timely unit turns, custodial work, groundskeeping, and pest control.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Works regular and reliable hours on site as required

Attendance must be punctual and consistent

Works an agreed‑upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work

Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with co‑workers, clients, and other contacts

Performs work with objectives based on preventative maintenance, efficiently utilizing resources

Assists with work orders at the assigned properties

Follows all EHA safety and personnel policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Maintenance and Reporting

Under direction of the Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist, assists with unit turns, inspections, preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of appliances, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, building envelope (siding, roofing, glazing), groundskeeping, custodial work, equipment, and vehicles

Drives to various sites as assigned

Performs chemical, mechanical and thermal pest control

Functions as a team member for annual or preventive maintenance inspections

Is available to volunteer to be on call to respond to after‑hour emergencies

Follows safety procedures, including wearing respirators as necessary

Other physical duties as assigned

Ensures consistent and real‑time updates of Yardi work‑orders

Ensures daily communication with supervisor and Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist

Is familiar with power, water, gas turnoffs, clean‑out traps, fire extinguishers and hydrants of the portfolio

Maintains a personal log of emergency telephone numbers

Minimum Requirements To Perform Essential Functions
Required Education and Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

One year paid experience in general laborer work

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools

Basic math skills

Ability to follow written and oral directions

Ability to get along well with clients, co‑workers and the public

Ability to speak and understand English

Ability and aptitude to learn mechanical skills

Computer skills including use of a PC and an iOS or Windows Tablet

Licenses and Other Requirements

Must be personally bondable for insurance purposes

Valid Washington State driver’s license and excellent driving record

Fair Housing Certification within 6 months of employment

Additional (Desirable) Qualifications

Paid experience in small motor repair, maintenance and cleaning

Prior paid experience doing semi‑skilled repairs and maintenance for large apartment complexes, housing authorities, or other housing agencies

Working Environment
Predominantly indoor work, with occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions. Work is heavy and strenuous and may involve undesirable pests.

Physical Requirements
Constant: 67% - 100% of the time gravity tasks such as lifting and carrying 25 lbs, twisting, bending, reaching, repetitive arm/hand movement, eye sight and hearing, driving equipment and vehicles, squatting/kneeling, standing and walking. Frequent: 34% - 66% of the time lifting and carrying 50 lbs, pushing, pulling 50 lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, operating foot controls, keyboarding. Occasional: 1% - 33% of the time sitting, lifting and carrying 75 lbs, pulling and pushing 75 lbs, crawling, fine finger manipulation.

Proficiency In Use Of

Backhoe, boxes, brushes, drain snake, drill press, drop cloth, drywall, dump truck, electrical meters, hand tools, hand truck, key machine, ladders, lumber, masking tape, paint, pipe, plywood, pressure washer, pumps, cellphone, respirator, rollers, roofing material, powertools, tractor, truck lift gate, van, wall washer, iOS/Windows Tablet, PC

Compensation Details
Hourly wage: $24.04 - $28.87.

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