MAINTENANCE WORKER

Lakeview

REPORTS TO: Area Manager

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-time. Emergency Pager duties per rotation required for central regions. Emergency Pager Duties may require nights, weekends, and overnight duties.

PAY RANGE: $ 18.80-20.59 per hour

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, long term disability, vacation & sick leave

POSITION TYPE: This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a field representative of the maintenance department of LIHI.
• Represent LIHI in a professional manner as reflected by personal appearance, attention to detail, jobsite cleanliness, customer service and safety.
• Document and record all work, purchases, travel, accidents, and any other related items in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare vacant units for re-renting in a timely manner. Complete cleaning, maintenance, and coordinate with vendors or other LIHI maintenance staff.
• Perform regularly scheduled turnover and emergency maintenance tasks including but not limited to inspections, carpentry, drywall repair, painting, electrical work, appliance troubleshooting, and plumbing.
• Perform routine maintenance and janitorial of common areas, grounds maintenance, garbage removal and weeding, and replacing locks and light bulbs.
• Respond to emergencies as needed, sometimes after-hours.
• Record all maintenance work completed on appropriate forms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow direction and provide input to help prioritize assigned work to minimize vacancy loss, prevent property damage, and provide service to residents.
• Assist with the maintenance of sites inventory of basic supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in building maintenance completing or assisting with carpentry, basic plumbing service (clogged drains, minor leak repairs, faucet replacement, etc.). Must have some basic knowledgeable in repairs of doors, walls, floors, plumbing, locks, etc. and trouble-shooting with appliances.
• Regular access to a vehicle and general maintenance tools.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and driver liability insurance.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

New hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date; except where accommodations are required by law. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required unless an accommodation is made.

The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. LIHI participates in the e-verify system.

About us:

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 4,500 affordable housing units and manages over 2,500 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 1,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI is a BIPOC organization committed to anti-displacement, equitable development, and social racial justice. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.