Maintenance Technician at Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington

Come be part of Catholic Housing Services (CHS) is an industry leading non-profit organization with competitive salaries, that’s been providing independent supportive housing for our neighbors in need for over 100 years! By contributing your time and talents - YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We have several openings for Maintenance technicians – Throughout Seattle, King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. As well as other north and south counties in western Washington. Join us and match your passions, skills and level of experience to help folks facing housing instability in King County.

Job type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week

Starting at $23.77 - $30.31/hour with COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid time off, 15 days of paid vacation, 13 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday
• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan
• Employee assistance program
• Lots of room for advancement

Preferred Qualifications:

• A variety of experiences in maintenance, construction and/or other applicable trades
• Great recommendations from a variety of work contacts

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 auguring drains.
• Re-key locks.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

About Us

Catholic Housing Services (CHS) believes every in every person having the right to a safe, affordable place to call home. We provide a continuum of care for some of the most vulnerable populations, in partnership with local, state and federal government agencies, public funders and private lenders, and dedicated staff and volunteers. CHS provides a full spectrum of housing with, 17 transitional housing facilities and 63 permanent housing properties in Western Washington.