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    Maintenance Technician - Seattle, United States - Downtown Emergency Service Center

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    Job DescriptionDescription:

    Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

    Shift: Day

    Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)

    Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan

    About DESC:

    DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness.

    As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 2,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness.

    JOB DEFINITION:

    The Maintenance Staff performs a variety of maintenance repair tasks in assigned DESC facilities to keep the properties looking good and functioning well, and assists the Facilities Manager with Maintenance Team coordination issues.

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Perform necessary maintenance tasks in all areas of assigned facilities, including, but not limited to, shelter dorms, individual apartments, hallways, common areas, offices, storage and trash rooms, equipment rooms, stairways, elevators, kitchens, laundry rooms, lounges, bathrooms, showers, alleys, sidewalks, roofs, and decks or patios.
    • Monitor facilities and equipment for damage and provide upkeep and repair as needed.
    • Assist other staff with large cleaning projects, including unit turnovers, as necessary or assigned.
    • Communicate repair or extensive cleaning needs to supervisor before starting work, seeking assistance to complete maintenance work not within personal skill level.
    • Do not enter occupied apartments without prior approval from supervisor.
    • Work at ground level or from ladders and scaffolding. Carry and lift heavy materials, containers, ladders, tools, and other equipment to and around work sites.
    • Repair basic building or apartment systems as assigned, including basic electrical systems (switches, outlets, breakers, fixtures, and minor wiring), general carpentry needs (woodwork, door maintenance, floor repair, wallboard and plaster work, painting, and lock systems repair), and plumbing.
    • Assist Facilities Manager with general Maintenance Team coordination issues, including staff scheduling and inventory and ordering of supplies.
    • Respond to emergencies, initiating emergency maintenance actions, cleaning up debris, water, etc., and contacting supervisors.
    • Safeguard building and unit keys, never giving anyone access to occupied tenant units.
    • Read and record in maintenance logs or other record-keeping systems to receive assignments and communicate progress.
    • Participate in staff meetings and trainings, as assigned.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Requirements:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Three years of maintenance or trades experience.
    • Ability to organize workload and complete duties with minimum direct supervision.
    • Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from various backgrounds.
    • Ability to handle a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior from clients.
    • Must have valid Washington State driver's license.
    • Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients.


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