Regional Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician (Redmond)

Note: This position is open until filled; applications should be received by October 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced journeyman‑level professional to maintain, service, and repair housing units as part of the North Regional Upgrade Crew based in Redmond, Washington. The role is represented by the Seattle King County Building Trades Council and involves electrical work upgrading and repairing individual apartment units in mid‑rise, townhome, and single‑family homes.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade electrical systems to meet current code, including rewiring circuits, panel upgrades, arc‑fault breakers, GFCI circuits, cove‑type heaters, interconnected smoke detectors, etc.
• Replace wiring, electrical panels, switches, outlets, meter packs, breakers, heaters, and lighting; troubleshoot existing circuits.
• Install whole‑house fans, exhaust fans, range hoods, and associated ducting and mechanical fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and manuals; design and carry out plans for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical work orders.
• Prepare material lists, research vendors and costs, and complete work orders and preventive‑maintenance records.
• Support special project teams and site staff as needed, including overtime emergency calls.
• Perform work on building panels, meter packs, community exterior/interior lighting, and diagnose building HVAC, equipment systems, and appliances.
• Collaborate with other trades (carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, appliance, HVAC, lock re‑pinning, window glazing) to meet overall project objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journey‑level ELO‑1 Commercial Electrician license; must meet Washington State electrical licensing requirements.
• 3–5 years of construction and/or residential building maintenance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of industry guidelines, ordinances, and laws; ability to read electrical plans, drawings, and schematics.
• Competence in arithmetic, measurements, and rate/ratio calculations.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to multitask and maintain working relationships with management, employees, vendors, and the public.
• Skill in preparing and interpreting work orders, drawings, Comprehensive Needs Assessments, and preventive‑maintenance records.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, fire panels, work phone operation, and maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver’s license for travel between sites.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, physical abilities test, and required safety trainings (PPE, CPR/First Aid, asbestos & lead, hazardous materials, etc.).
• Electrical license required upon hire.

Pay

Starting salary $51.48 – $53.87 per hour, with a full salary schedule of $51.48 – $57.41 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health‑care package for employee and dependents (medical, dental, vision).
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.

Physical Work Environment

The incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements including regular exertion of up to 50 lb, frequent standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and occasional walking or balancing. Work is performed in moderately noisy office or light‑traffic settings and may involve exposure to environmental conditions, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and use of hearing and vision at normal spoken‑word levels.