whitman

Rental Property Maintenance Assistant

WALLA WALLA, Washington · Full-time

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About the role

Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).
POSITION PURPOSE The Rental Property Maintenance Assistant is responsible for supporting the Rental Property Maintenance Manager in the maintenance and general upkeep of Whitman College owned rental.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Landscape Maintenance (60%) Complete daily assigned landscape needs on all residences, designated apartment buildings, and selected commercial buildings owned by Whitman College.

With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

2+ years of related work (or equivalent) experience.
be at least 18 years old with 2 years of driving experience and complete a driver improvement course, OR be at least 19 with 3 years of experience.

Trade school training.
Past experience in standard facility/residential maintenance practices and procedures in an organization with extended hours of operations and multiple high-traffic rental.
Work environment is outside landscape, inside cleaning and maintenance, both of which may include working in high places.
This position may be exposed to dirt, dust and equipment solutions.
Work may require periodic use of personal protective equipment (e.g., respirators, arc fault).
Physical skill and sustained physical effort may be required for some of the maintenance responsibilities.
The job requires moderate strength and agility and typically requires balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive motions.
Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds occurs with varied frequency.

Ability to work closely and collaboratively with faculty, students and staff.
Ability to orally communicate effectively.
Ability to operate ground maintenance equipment and understand irrigation principles.
Ability to operate all custodial equipment, including vacuums, mops, and shampooers, etc.
Ability to use power tools as required for maintaining.
Ability to meet normal physical requirements for performing maintenance/custodial duties.
Ability to use computers for emails and general Whitman College communication.
Ability to positively and actively contribute to the College's core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and access.
Ability to use good judgment and have an eye for detail.
Ability to be reliable and capable of working independently on the assigned shift.
Ability to maintain knowledge of the Landlord-Tenant Act.
Specifically,

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees.
Benefit offerings and eligibility described reflect current offerings and may be subject to change in accordance with College policies and plan documents.
Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.
403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a matching contribution after eligibility requirements ar e met.
Paid Time Off: 20 accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 13 paid holidays.
Tuition Remission - Dependent Children
Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.
Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

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