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Catholic Community Services

Maintenance Technician

Catholic Community Services, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056

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Compensation and Bonuses Salaried at $28.06–$31.21 per hour (DOE), full‑time (40 hrs/week). Bonuses: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 3 months, $500 after 6 months, total up to $1,500.

Competitive Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days paid vacations, 13 days paid holidays, personal holiday

CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan

Employee assistance program

Position Description The Maintenance III is responsible for exterior and interior facility upkeep, managing a preventative maintenance schedule tailored to each property and its equipment. This role moves into a leadership position, directing self and others to achieve positive facility functions. You will assist Property and Facility Directors to identify capital and ongoing needs, manage day‑to‑day unit turns, work orders, scheduling, and oversee vendor performance. You will coordinate with management staff to set schedules and priorities, manage supplies and inventory, and respond to after‑hour emergencies. This is a full‑time (40 hrs/week) position that includes routine general building maintenance, limited grounds maintenance, janitorial duties, and non‑routine preparations for new tenants. You will also maintain building security systems, report issues promptly, and provide tenants with a safe environment. Duties are performed with minimal supervision, applying solid work experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and investigate maintenance requests in apartment units, common areas, and building exteriors.

Coordinate with the Property Manager to schedule and prepare vacant units for re‑rent within 10 days.

Perform needed repairs or refer to supervisor/vendors, including plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, lock repairs, painting, sheet rock, texture, lock re‑keying, and maintenance request forms.

Respond to tenants and staff concerns and solve urgent problems.

Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment and systems.

Observe and maintain fire control, water, and other building systems, educating staff as needed.

Maintain grounds to ensure curb appeal: sweeping, garbage removal, graffiti removal.

Perform interior and exterior janitorial duties: cleaning windows, vacuuming, cleaning common areas, sweeping stairways.

Respond to janitorial emergencies and damage or prevent harm.

Purchase/order supplies, equipment, services; manage special projects.

Assist with furniture moving, lighting changes, pest control, unit turnover, and tracking maintenance in a spreadsheet.

Educate tenants on proper use of amenities.

Alert management to non‑maintenance concerns (e.g., social service issues).

Serve as backup for on‑call emergencies at other locations.

Attend training and staff meetings on schedule.

Support a positive, team‑oriented work environment.

General Responsibilities

Become familiar with landlord/tenant law and guide staff on permitting actions for maintenance.

Observe confidentiality guidelines and respect residents' privacy.

Maintain a customer‑service approach.

Maintain accurate records of hours worked and submit timesheets on schedule.

Maintain cooperative relationships with residents and neighboring businesses.

Contribute to the mission of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Physical And Mental Acuity Requirements

Understand and apply custodial and maintenance instructions/manuals.

Observe safety rules; climb ladders; travel to high places.

Work on the floor, kneel, climb, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, push, pull; lift and carry up to 20 lbs, occasionally up to 40 lbs; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs with a team.

Move a 2‑yard trash container.

Write legibly, prioritize tasks, work independently and with a team, perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Use sound judgment in regular and demanding situations.

Job Conditions This position requires working in environments that may expose employees to blood, bodily fluids, infectious material, cleaning supplies, bedbugs, chemicals, paint, temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors. Working conditions include interruptions, crisis response, and regular interaction with individuals dealing with chemical dependence, mental illness or anger.

Qualifications

3+ years of maintenance experience, moving into a leadership role capable of directing self and others.

Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, lock systems, plaster and wall repairs, painting.

Willing and able to learn fire control, steam, pumping systems, pest control techniques.

Experience prioritizing work tasks and following through to completion.

Effective verbal and written communication.

Willing to travel for supplies and occasionally work at other locations.

Available to be on‑call after hours and weekends.

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, acceptable driving record per agency policy.

Computer proficiency (email, word processing, spreadsheets).

Background check compliant with agency policy for vulnerable populations.

Experience working with a diverse residential population.

Substitute Qualifications May substitute for one year of maintenance experience:

Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance.

Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing or electrical systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

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