Essex

Maintenance Technician

Seattle - East · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$22k-$31kDetected 31 days ago

RESTCommunicationTime Management

About the role

Respond to maintenance requests from residents, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of issues. - Prepare vacant units for new residents, including painting, cleaning, and repairing or replacing damaged or worn items.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED: - High school diploma or GED equivalent.
General understanding of the Microsoft Suite, property management software. - Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Perform routine and preventive maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances.
Repair and maintain interior and exterior features of the property, including doors, windows, walls, flooring, and fixtures.
Conduct regular inspections of the property, including common areas, equipment, and building systems, to identify maintenance needs. Implement and follow a preventive maintenance schedule to reduce the likelihood of equipment failure or costly repairs.
Maintain an adequate supply of tools, equipment, materials necessary for daily operations and assist in keeping the maintenance shop organized and stocked.
Proficient knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair with hands-on experience. Knowledge of environmental/industrial hazards (i.e., asbestos, lead, mold, radon) as they apply to residential housing.
Requires continuous physical effort, including heavy lifting (over 50 pounds). Involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and other strenuous activities. May require the ability to operate heavy machinery or perform physically demanding tasks regularly.
Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and defined procedures. Requires limited ingenuity and evaluation to perform varied and semi complex tasks.
Moderate - decisions generally affect own job and results of own job area.

Be available for on-call duty as required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Complete work orders and other required documentation in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining SightPlan or tracker records of maintenance work, inspections, and repairs.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority!
This role requires a five-day onsite workweek that likely includes weekend coverage.

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with safety regulations, building codes and report any safety hazards or compliance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager or General Operations Manager.
Involves frequent interaction with clients or customers.
We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams.
Must possess a valid driver's license, as this property requires the use of golf carts so associate can complete essential job functions as part of onsite operations.

This listing is sourced directly from Essex's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.