Maintenance Technician I - Cambridge Apartments

• Conduct routine groundskeeping, janitorial, painting, preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance.
• Meet regularly with the Property Manager to review work orders, unit turn schedules, and general property needs. Make recommendations and inform of needed repairs.
• Apply fair housing guidelines when entering occupied units and interacting with residents.
• Maintain tenant and staff confidentiality.
• Prepare vacant units for re-renting in a timely manner. Complete cleaning, maintenance, and coordinate with vendors or other agency staff.
• Review maintenance requests, work order logs, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain records in keeping with company, city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Be the point of contact for tenant emergency needs when appropriate.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training/conferences when assigned.
• Inform Maintenance and Site Managers of needed maintenance supplies and equipment per instructions. Keep storage areas clean and organized.
• Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance and repairs within homes and throughout the property. Ensure the disposal of trash and other discarded items after each assigned work order.
• Work with residential staff and outside contractors in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Ensure facilities are in proper working order and safe by inspecting plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems.
• Document actions taken and parts needed or required to complete assigned work orders.
• Provide suggestions to management and support the implementation of process improvement and efficiency measures.
• Represent Bellwether Housing in your own work and in the work you manage.
• Performing pest management duties as needed.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule as required by the property's needs.
• Contribute and participate as a site team member.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record or the ability to obtain a valid WA State Driver’s License within 60 days of employment.
• Able to travel and work at local Bellwether sites as needed.
• Experience with computers and mobile devices.
• Very strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Working knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work on-call as needed.
• Legible handwriting and basic math skills.
• Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving escalated residents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with the uniform policy.
• Ability to complete strenuous work for long periods of time.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to safely operate power tools and other maintenance equipment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of experience in the property management industry or a directly related field.

• Competitive compensation accompanied by a generous benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match, guiding you towards a prosperous future
• Fuel for your personal and professional development with up to $1,500 in employer-paid continuing education per year.
• An ORCA Transit Pass to navigate the city with ease.
• Up to 24 paid days off in your first year, prorated personal days renewed annually, and 8 paid office closure days.
• The chance to be part of a transformative mission, leaving a mark on the lives of those we serve in our communities.

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