Compensation: $26 to $28 per hour

Incentives: $2,000 paid out in increments after hire at the 90 day - 6 Month - 1 Year

Benefits: Premiums for medical HMO, dental and vision coverage fully paid by the employer for employee only coverage. 

*Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. *At Community Roots Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships, we're fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable and welcoming homes. Today, with nearly 50 apartment buildings -- over 2,000 residents -- we continue our commitment to build community with and for people. We are a top performing, high-capacity not-for-profit corporation with an innovative portfolio of nearly 50 buildings throughout the Seattle area. Our buildings have won numerous awards from HUD, Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Future wise and other community development awards.

We are intentional in our hiring processes, seeing it as a chance to interrupt the cycle of racial and economic injustice that limits communities from accessing employment, building skills and investing in their own leadership development. We prioritize applicants who have firsthand experience in navigating the many systems that our residents face which impede their opportunities for success, as majority low-income, LGBTQ, and people of color.

Community Roots Housing is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to become vital part of our property management team. This position performs maintenance activities to protect the physical integrity of the structures and property. The Maintenance Technician is provided with a service van, tools, and travels to CRH properties. The technician performs repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, purchasing of parts and materials. This position ensures timely turnover of apartments and completes repair requests in a timely and thorough process. As part of the maintenance team the Maintenance Technician provides on-call service and responds to calls on a rotating schedule. This position takes an active role in the preventative maintenance for buildings, completing tasks and making recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to properties and suppliers as necessary to complete repairs
• Organize time efficiency, prioritize tasks, and handle interruptions
• Perform tasks in a self- directed manner with moderate to minimal supervision
• Troubleshoot issues, plan/schedule repairs, and communicate required actions
• Assure Safety Standards guidelines, codes, and regulations are used
• Operate within the provisions of Seattle and Washington State Landlord Tenant law, Fair Housing, and ADA
• Ensure timely turnover of vacant apartments
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks and make recommendations
• Accurately report all time, activities and supplies needed for repairs
• Coordinate with staff and residents of proper maintenance and repair of the buildings
• Maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform
• Ensure that all CRH equipment, tools, motor vehicles(s), etc. are in good working order
• Securely store, tools, equipment, parts, and materials in designated areas
• Ensure that all work areas are clean and safe at all times
• Respond to emergency maintenance pager calls per CRH policy
• Notify Maintenance Supervisor and/or Portfolio Manager of any unsafe or potentially unsafe or hazardous condition(s) immediately
• Take active role in your training and development needs

• Other duties as assigned

   Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

2+ ye