Maintenance Specialist
Company: Tacoma Housing
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Our Mission: Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) provides high
quality, stable and sustainable housing, and supportive services to
people in need. It does this in ways that help them prosper and
help our communities become safe, vibrant, prosperous, attractive,
and just.Our Values: We value the diversity of our staff. It makes
us stronger and more effective. Service, Integrity, Stewardship,
Communication, Collegial Support and Respect, Excellence and
Leadership are all values of THA.Why come work for us? At THA,
you'll not only grow as an individual but have an opportunity to
serve those in the community that have the least. You'll team up
with engaging professionals who will allow you to develop and
learn. One of our employees said, "THA is an organization that has
intelligent and driven individuals, with an emphasis on teamwork
and trust. We enjoy working together." THA offers an atmosphere
that is energetic, practical, down-to-earth, and fun.We're
committed to pay equity and provide competitive wages, along with
excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, participation in WA
State retirement plans, and a growing variety of health and
wellness benefits.The Maintenance Specialist helps ensure that
THA's properties are enjoyable places to live and work, efficient
to operate, good neighbors, and attractive assets to their
neighborhoods. The Maintenance Specialist maintains and repairs
buildings and apartment units owned and managed by THA. The
successful candidate for Maintenance Specialist will have a
combination of skills, including skills in plumbing, heating,
electrical, painting, carpentry, and customer service.NOTE: This
job posting will serve to fill 2 position vacancies.ESSENTIAL AREAS
OF RESPONSIBILITYMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR--- Troubleshoot mechanical,
electrical, appliances, plumbing problems and determine most
cost-effective method for repair; work in tight, confined spaces or
roofs;--- Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints,
drawings specifications and manuals;--- Perform basic repair or
replacement of building fixtures and parts;--- Perform basic
plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry, painting, and heating
repairs;--- Perform basic general maintenance;--- Perform basic
general custodial services associated with unit turn over and lease
up, event preparation or other activities;--- Make recommendations
to supervisor on upkeep of buildings, grounds, equipment, and tools
and assist in development of a preventive maintenance
program.WORKFLOW--- Coordinate workload with property management
staff on a daily basis and complete all work orders in a timely
manner;--- Communicate with a broad range of diverse staff and
residents.EQUPIMENT AND INVENTORY--- Maintain inventory control
over equipment and other related supplies;--- Move appliances and
furniture and other material or equipment.GENERAL--- Accompany THA
staff and/or outside personnel during their unit
inspections/visits, as needed;--- Accompany and oversee periodic
pest control inspections/unit treatments by outside vendors;---
Answer inquiries from residents, staff, supervisors, and direct
residents to the Property Manager and/or Property Management
Coordinator for specific information or regulatory information;---
Follow all safety policies and procedures of THA. DIVERSITY THA's
staff, its clients, and the staff of community partners are diverse
in many ways, including diversity by race, national origin,
language, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
age, and disability. THA is committed to cultivating a culture of
belonging. We value diverse life experiences and heritage to ensure
that all voices are heard. We strive to respect and protect the
dignity of all employees and members of our community. All THA
employees must engage diverse people in constructive and effective
ways as a supervisor, colleague, business partner, and/or service
provider. POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONAL LEVEL
AND EXPERIENCEVarious combinations of education, experience and
training may qualify an applicant. The following is a typical way
tobe qualified.--- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
experience;--- Completion of Bates Technical School maintenance
program and certification or equivalent highly desirable;--- Five
or more years of related building maintenance of housing sites,
facilities, or related field required.Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities--- Ability to knowledgeably and safely use any of a wide
variety of hand tools including mops, vacuums, shovels, rakes,
pliers, screwdrivers, levels, awls and tape measures;--- Ability to
use any of a wide variety of power tools and equipment including
riding and standing lawnmowers and commercial grade floor care
equipment;--- Knowledge of safe work practices, including the use
of appropriate personal protective equipment, safe use of hazardous
materials and chemicals, fall protection standards, confined space
standards, and all related OSHA safety standards. The ability to
maintain constant vigilance to achieve and preserve a safe work
environment for self, coworkers, and residents;--- Able to work a
minimum of 40 hours per week and available for after- hours
emergencies and on-call scheduling;--- Able to communicate
effectively both verbally, and in writing using correct English
usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;--- Second
language preferred in: Cambodian, Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish, or
Korean;--- Capable of managing competing demands and meeting
productivity standards while handling frequent change, delays, and
unexpected events; EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTHA provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other
characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. We
provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees
that can perform the essential duties of the position with or
without reasonable accommodation. If you require reasonable
accommodation, please direct your inquiry to the Human Resources
Department at (253) 448-2704 for assistance. We ask for at least 24
hours advance notice when possible. Compensation details:
32.02-32.02 Hourly WagePI3eb95441f47a-25660-34043075
Keywords: Tacoma Housing, Tacoma , Maintenance Specialist, Professions , Tacoma, Washington
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