YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish
Maintenance Technician III - Lynnwood, WA
YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, Lynnwood, Washington, United States, 98037
Maintenance Technician III - Lynnwood, WA
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YWCA Seattle King Snohomish (YWCA SKS) is the region’s largest non‑profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year.
We’re women‑ and BIPOC‑led, family‑centered, and supportive of employees.
As a full‑time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan.
What You’ll Do 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 that assure the safety of our tenants and staff, help oversee the general and detailed maintenance program, and work 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 external systems impact the work we do through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
Knowledge of antiracism principles, the ability to ground those principles in everyday work, and experience working well in non‑white environments are required job skills and core values.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of Your Role
Independently complete and manage complex work orders across multiple sites within expected timeframes, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
Perform advanced unit turns and repairs including painting, drywall, plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting, ballast and fixture replacement, rekeying, light carpentry, cleaning, and general repairs to residential units, common areas, and building systems
Diagnose recurring or systemic building issues and recommend corrective actions
Support and perform preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs), life‑safety checks, and regular testing of building systems including pumps, boilers, fire control systems, elevators, backup generators, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor vendors and contractors to ensure work meets YWCA standards and safety requirements
Assist with administrative maintenance functions including inventory tracking, data entry, safety documentation, and maintaining accurate records within YWCA systems
Support the Operations Manager in all aspects of the community’s physical upkeep, ensuring buildings, common areas, and grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained
Participate in the on‑call rotation and respond promptly to after‑hours building emergencies
Communicate professionally and ensure work, messaging, and interactions align with YWCA values and organizational standards
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, residents, vendors, volunteers, and community partners
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to racial, gender, and class equity, ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity and respect
Must Have’s to Be Successful
7+ years’ experience of hands‑on facility maintenance or building trades
Computer skills that can operate under work‑order apps and emails
Team player that can work effectively and diplomatically with site personnel and supervisors
Strong knowledge of building and mechanical systems
Strong knowledge and experience working with a variety of power and hand tools
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge 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
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
Hours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $31.00 to $33.50
40 hours per week + O.T. as needed
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Non‑Exempt position
Competitive Salary
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan.
Typically, after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund with a 15% employer contribution
Physical Requirements
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 exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community
Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community
Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. of equipment and storage boxes; occasionally up to 100 lbs.
Frequently kneels, bends, pushes and pulls
Frequently climbs stairs of multi‑level apartment complexes
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.
Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity.
It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.
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.
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.
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org
with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish by 2x
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YWCA Seattle King Snohomish (YWCA SKS) is the region’s largest non‑profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year.
We’re women‑ and BIPOC‑led, family‑centered, and supportive of employees.
As a full‑time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan.
What You’ll Do 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 that assure the safety of our tenants and staff, help oversee the general and detailed maintenance program, and work 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 external systems impact the work we do through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
Knowledge of antiracism principles, the ability to ground those principles in everyday work, and experience working well in non‑white environments are required job skills and core values.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of Your Role
Independently complete and manage complex work orders across multiple sites within expected timeframes, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
Perform advanced unit turns and repairs including painting, drywall, plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting, ballast and fixture replacement, rekeying, light carpentry, cleaning, and general repairs to residential units, common areas, and building systems
Diagnose recurring or systemic building issues and recommend corrective actions
Support and perform preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs), life‑safety checks, and regular testing of building systems including pumps, boilers, fire control systems, elevators, backup generators, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor vendors and contractors to ensure work meets YWCA standards and safety requirements
Assist with administrative maintenance functions including inventory tracking, data entry, safety documentation, and maintaining accurate records within YWCA systems
Support the Operations Manager in all aspects of the community’s physical upkeep, ensuring buildings, common areas, and grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained
Participate in the on‑call rotation and respond promptly to after‑hours building emergencies
Communicate professionally and ensure work, messaging, and interactions align with YWCA values and organizational standards
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, residents, vendors, volunteers, and community partners
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to racial, gender, and class equity, ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity and respect
Must Have’s to Be Successful
7+ years’ experience of hands‑on facility maintenance or building trades
Computer skills that can operate under work‑order apps and emails
Team player that can work effectively and diplomatically with site personnel and supervisors
Strong knowledge of building and mechanical systems
Strong knowledge and experience working with a variety of power and hand tools
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge 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
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
Hours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $31.00 to $33.50
40 hours per week + O.T. as needed
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Non‑Exempt position
Competitive Salary
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan.
Typically, after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund with a 15% employer contribution
Physical Requirements
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 exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community
Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community
Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. of equipment and storage boxes; occasionally up to 100 lbs.
Frequently kneels, bends, pushes and pulls
Frequently climbs stairs of multi‑level apartment complexes
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.
Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity.
It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.
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.
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.
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org
with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr