Maintenance Technician I - Property Management

Position Summary

Directly responsible for the day-to‑day maintenance of the property, under the direction of the Facilities Manager. Ensures that all apartments are rent‑ready prior to move‑in with respect to damage, painting, cleaning, and general condition of the units. Maintains grounds. Completes work order requests in a timely manner, detailed by the company. Maintains records of work orders through completion. Maintains positive relationships with tenants, suppliers, vendors, professionals servicing the property, and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical condition of the property.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and the Operating and Maintenance manual.
• Vacant unit turn‑over maintenance as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Occupied unit maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Preventative maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Perform routine maintenance as directed by the Community Manager.
• Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs as needed.
• Physically walk the property daily and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds.
• Maintain all exterior plant material (grass, trees, shrubs, etc.) as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Notify the Facilities Manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Shovel snow, utilize a snow blower, and use sand as needed to prevent slick conditions.
• Repair flooring as required, including stretching carpet and tile repairs.
• Perform sheetrock repairs.
• Perform minor electrical repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages and replacing fittings.
• Replace broken glass, screens, fixtures, appliances, window coverings, and locks.
• Paint apartments as needed.
• Assist contractors with water and sewer line repairs.
• Perform custodial work in community rooms and common areas (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows).
• Repair fencing when required.
• Clean vacant units, receiving priority work from the Community Manager or Facilities Manager.
• Care for and timely maintain all equipment entrusted to the role.
• Maintain maintenance and cleaning supplies and request re‑ordering of those supplies in a timely manner.
• Always maintain awareness of proper safety precautions; wear support belt and use safety equipment (goggles, masks, gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
• Be on‑call for emergencies.
• Be aware of all utility shut‑offs and shut off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood.
• Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequately lit.
• Possess knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods, and prices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of building maintenance.
• Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
• Ability to adhere to pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing hazardous materials.
• Proficiency with a tablet and/or computer to complete work orders in property‑management software.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence; English and Spanish preferred.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to receive and follow written instructions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing up to 90% of the time.
• Climbing stairs and ladders and reaching heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder; no fear of heights (24 feet or more).
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Minimum required liability insurance for Washington State as determined by Catholic Charities.
• Must be deemed insurable by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider.
• Proof of Hep B vaccination record.
• Employment conditional upon clearance by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.

Compensation

Wage Range: $20 – $24 per hour, depending on experience.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm; available for on‑call emergencies.

Work Location

Cristo Rey, Sunnyside, WA – 51 units.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• 12 days of vacation per year.
• 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance (medical & prescription) with optional dental and vision plans; majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities.
• Retirement 403(b) plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2 % of monthly income and matches up to 4 % of employee contributions after 6 months.
• Basic life insurance paid 100 % by Catholic Charities.
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility after 6 months.
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months.
• Additional voluntary insurances: supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long‑term disability, accident, and ID theft.
• Employee Assistance Program: 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools.
• Annual longevity awards beginning at 5 years of employment.