Maintenance Technician

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing, or arranging for, the repair and maintenance of the physical assets (both property and equipment) for Compass Housing Alliance, a multi-facility housing agency with 20+ buildings in the Seattle-King County Metropolitan area. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve.

We consider the diversity of the staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. Compass Housing Alliance is a division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) as of January 1, 2026. After years of affiliation and partnership, Compass and LCSNW are joined together as one organization aligned in our shared values: compassion, love, health, justice, and hope.

By combining LCSNW’s network of health and human services and Compass’s expertise in affordable housing and emergency services, we can provide a holistic support to the communities we serve.

• LOCATION:
  
  Auburn, WA
• REPORTS TO:
  
  Senior Facilities Manager
• FLSA STATUS:
  Non-Exempt
• SCHEDULE #1:
  Sunday-Thursday 12pm-8:30pm;
  Bi-weekly staff meetings on Thursdays at 1pm
• SCHEDULE #2:
  Tuesday-Saturday 7am-3:30pm;
  Bi-weekly staff meetings on Thursday at 1pm
• MEAL PERIOD:
  Unpaid (30 minutes)
• SALARY: $34.02 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee in this position must be able to read, write, and understand English.

• Perform responsive repairs and preventative maintenance on building interiors and exteriors, within established timelines.
• Respond to regular repair and emergency situations using sound judgment and best practices consistent with safety procedures and agency standards.
• Perform functions including basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, dry wall, security systems, and painting projects.
• Prepare and respond to scheduled inspections and site visits from various funding agencies.
• Perform janitorial services that may arise during the shift, as necessary.
• Complete light landscaping, such as trimming shrubs and cutting weeds, as needed.
• Sweep debris and remove litter from grounds. Maintain and clean outside smoking area. Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, driveways, and access roads.
• Work in a safe manner and recognize unsafe situations. Take appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others in and around our buildings.
• Assist with unit turns and office transitions, as needed.
• Identify and report defective materials or questionable unit conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Report resident behavior to program management which might present maintenance or repair concerns.
• May be assigned to handle after-hours emergencies.

• Maintain necessary paperwork including, but not limited to, work orders, maintenance logs, receipts, and invoices.
• Purchase supplies and track inventory in coordination with Facilities team.
• Pull requests, access records, and document within the facilities software system.

• Project a favorable image of the agency to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas of endeavor.
• Work in conjunction with other Compass programs to support the agency’s mission.
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work. All employees are expected to make efforts in their work and in their conduct to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at…