Job Information
SNAP Affordable Housing Maintenance Tech-I in Spokane, Washington
Position Summary: Provide maintenance support for 200 units of Affordable Housing. Special emphasis is paid to post occupancy unit maintenance, property wide preventative maintenance and coordination with third party vendors. The Affordable Housing Maintenance Tech-1 will primarily repair and make improvements to multi-family housing. Work involves minor repairs to plumbing, toilets, electrical, water heaters, entry doors, windows, roof repair, ADA Accommodations, gutters, CO2/smoke alarm installation, steps, railings, painting, and cabinets. Other general repairs may arise.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides post occupancy maintenance of affordable housing units.
- Participate in annual unit inspection for all affordable housing units.
- Assist in the execution of preventative maintenance program across the portfolio.
- Responds promptly, troubleshoots and performs repairs of individual units, building systems and equipment.
- Responsible for cleanliness of equipment, tools & vehicles.
- Manage the procurement and management of supplies and parts, ensuring replacements are ordered in a timely fashion.
- Process Purchase Orders for all purchases.
- Coordinate with third party vendors and contractors as directed.
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Education and Experience
- Required: High School or equivalent; 2 years of experience in all phases of minor home repair, general construction including installation of doors and windows, cabinet.
- Preferred: High School or equivalent; 5 years of experience in all phases of minor home repair and/or weatherization work. General carpentry, plumbing and electrical certifications. HVAC certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to empathize with and advocate for low-income and vulnerable people, and to maintain confidentiality with personal information.
- Ability to safely use construction and insulation tools, materials, and equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing techniques used in home repairs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on effectively working in a team environment and with a diverse population.
- Ability to complete paperwork in a legible manner.
Training and Certifications
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Fair Housing Training or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Certificate for apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire. (training provided)
- Lead based paint (training provided)
- Other training as warranted for the program (training provided)
Work Environment/Physical Activities:
This position requires working in seasonal heat and cold. Must be able to safely perform physical aspects of the job including lifting up to 85 pounds, pulling, transporting, handling equipment and materials, crawling, and using step ladders. Frequently works in confined spaces, such as beneath floors and in attics and crawl spaces. May require working on rooftops and o