Maintenance Technician - Marina Club

Position Overview

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician I to join our Facilities Management department. In this role you will perform routine groundskeeping, janitorial work, painting, preventive maintenance, and routine/emergency maintenance at one of our properties in Des Moines, WA.

Work Schedule:

Onsite at Marina Club in Des Moines, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The final schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

• Conduct routine groundskeeping, janitorial, painting, preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance.
• Meet regularly with the Property Manager to review work orders, unit turn schedules, and general property needs. Make recommendations and inform of needed repairs.
• Apply fair housing guidelines when entering occupied units and interacting with residents.
• Maintain tenant and staff confidentiality.
• Prepare vacant units for re-renting in a timely manner. Complete cleaning, maintenance, and coordinate with vendor or other agency staff.
• Review maintenance requests, work order logs, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain records in keeping with company, city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Be the point of contact for tenant emergency needs when appropriate.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training/conferences when assigned.
• Inform Maintenance and Site Managers of needed maintenance supplies and equipment per instruction. Keep storage areas clean and organized.
• Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance and repairs within homes and throughout the property. Ensure disposal of trash and other discarded items after each assigned work order.
• Work with residential staff and outside contractors in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Ensure facilities are in proper working order and safe by inspecting plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems.
• Document actions taken and parts needed or required to complete assigned work orders.
• Provide suggestions to management and support the implementation of process improvement and efficiency measures.
• Represent Bellwether Housing in your own work, and in the work you manage.
• Perform pest management duties as needed.
• Ability to work a non‑traditional schedule as required by the property's needs.
• Contribute and participate as a site team member.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license, appropriate amount of automobile insurance, and a safe driving record, and/or ability to obtain a valid license within 90 days of employment.
• Be able to travel and work at various Bellwether properties as needed.
• Have experience with computers and mobile devices.
• Have strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Have working knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Have ability to work on call as needed.
• Have legible handwriting and basic math skills.
• Have ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
• Have ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy.
• Have ability to complete strenuous work for long periods of time.
• Have ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to safely operate power tools and other maintenance equipment.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; work experience is required.
• Have at least one year of experience in the property management industry or a directly related field.
• Thrive in inclusive environments and have a passion for connecting with individuals who share a wide range of experiences. At your core, you are committed to and value equity, inclusion, and respect.

• Competitive compensation accompanied by a generous benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Up to $1,500 in employer‑paid continuing education per year.
• An ORCA Transit Pass.
• Up to 24 paid days off in your first year, prorated personal days renewed annually, and 8 paid office closure days.
• The chance to be part of a transformative…