INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE:
Maintenance Technician
REPORTS TO:
Program Director
OPENING DATE:
September 1, 2010
CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled
LOCATION OF POSITION:
Chancery Place Apartments
910 Marion Street
Seattle, WA 98104
HOURS:
Full Time: 40 hours
STATUS:
BEGINNING PAY: $16.32+ /hr. DOE
Non-Exempt
GRADE:
9
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Perform general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, etc.) for a low-income
housing facility for seniors. Turn units as needed. Assist with maintaining building security
systems, immediately reporting problems to the Program Director. Enter units only as directed by
the Program Director within CHS guidelines. Seek to provide tenants with a safe, positive and
sanitary living environment. Perform these tasks with minimum supervision, applying solid work
experience in this area.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Receive and investigate requests for maintenance in apartment units, common areas and the
exterior of buildings. Track maintenance work orders and complete maintenance request
forms.
2. Work in conjunction with Program Director to make vacant units ready for re-rent within 10
days.
3. Perform maintenance repairs, refer to supervisor, or contract with outside vendor. Remedies
may be in the form of plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, lock repair/replacement, etc.
Types of repairs includes, but are not limited to, the following:
 Perform interior painting and touch-up exterior painting, as needed.
 Perform necessary sheet rock repairs/texturing.
 Perform minor electrical repairs, such as replacing fixtures and switches.
 Perform minor appliance repairs and/or recommend replacement.
 Perform plumbing repairs, including replacing/repairing toilets and faucets, and augering
drains.
 Re-key locks.
4. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment and systems, as
appropriate and needed.
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5.
Understand the functions of fire control, water and other building systems. Routinely observe
these systems to determine that they are working properly and educate other staff members
as needed about the functioning of these systems.
6. Perform routine grounds maintenance to ensure a pleasant curb appeal. This may consist of
sweeping/blowing grounds, picking up garbage and removing graffiti.
7. Perform interior and exterior janitorial duties as assigned.
8. Respond to emergencies i.e., accidents in public areas, plugged toilets, etc.
9. Carry pager or cell phone and respond quickly to emergency calls. Take rapid action(s) to
solve urgent problems and damage or harm to buildings and/or tenants.
10. Purchase/order supplies, equipment or services, to meet routine maintenance, janitorial or
grounds needs and for special projects.
11. Solicit bids on major maintenance purchases and services.
General Responsibilities:
1. Become familiar with building and fire codes relevant to work being performed.
2. Become familiar with HUD requirements and expectations related to maintenance.
3. Become familiar with landlord/tenant law and the actions that are permissible for landlords.
4. Observe/follow guidelines on confidentiality rights of residents and respect their privacy.
5. Maintain a customer service approach at all times.
6. Alert Management to non-maintenance concerns, e.g. social service concerns raised from
interactions with a resident.
7. Be willing and able to be on-call after hours/weekends for emergency security/building
related calls.
8. Maintain accurate record of hours worked and turn in timesheets on schedule.
9. Attend trainings required of employees and staff meetings as scheduled.
10. Maintain cooperative relationships with residents/businesses in surrounding neighborhood.
11. Contribute to the mission of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
12. Contribute to and support a positive, team-oriented work environment.
13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
JOB CONDITIONS
This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to
blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material. Other exposures could include
cleaning supplies, chemicals involved in pest control, paint and other materials used in building
maintenance, building temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors. Other working
conditions may include interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work responding to
emergencies, working on-call and interactions with angry persons.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACUITY DEMANDS:
The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to understand custodial and maintenance manuals.
2. Ability to understand and observe safety rules.
3. Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.
4. Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, push, pull and other related
activities associated with maintenance or janitorial work.
5. Ability to see well enough to identify and correct defects in plastering, painting, cleaning
and other related finish work.
6. Ability to lift loads not normally exceeding 50 pounds.
7. Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds together with a team member.
8. Ability to hand write legibly.
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9. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
10. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
11. Manual dexterity to handle tools, make small adjustments, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Two years maintenance experience.
2. Working knowledge and experience with plumbing, electrical and lock systems.
3. Working knowledge and experience with repair of plaster, wall repairs, and painting.
4. Willing and able to learn fire control, water and other building systems.
5. Ability to work independently, prioritize work tasks, and follow through to the completion of the
task.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
7. Must have own tools.
8. Ability to work within the mission, goals and objectives of Catholic Community Services/
Catholic Housing Services.
SUBSTITUTE QUALIFICATIONS:
May be substituted for one year of maintenance experience.
1. Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance.
2. Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing and electrical systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience working with a diverse population in a residential enviornment.
2. Experience in customer relations.
3. Experience with computers, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and internet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact:
Erin Mattson, Program Director, 206-343-9415
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Catholic Housing Services
HR-CMT
100 23rd Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144
Email: jobs-aha@ccsww.org
Fax:
(206) 441-4999
Please visit our website: www.ccsww.org
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity in the Workplace
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Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington is a dba of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority