Regional Maintenance Mechanic

King County Housing Authority is seeking a versatile, reliable, and customer-focused Regional Maintenance Mechanic to support the functionality, safety, and overall appearance of a four-property commercial portfolio, including our Central Campus, Kent Family and Youth Centers, and the Wiley Center. This hands-on role requires a well-rounded professional capable of performing journeyman-level work across both planned projects and urgent maintenance needs in a professional, public-facing environment.

This position requires a high level of independence across multiple locations and a proactive, solution-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is a multi-skilled trades professional with strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and delivering high-quality service.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.

The Regional Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of skilled, journeyman-level trades work that will include:

* Performing day-to-day maintenance and repairs including plumbing, electrical, cabinetry repair, patching, painting, and amenity upgrades.

* Servicing and maintaining kitchen appliances including refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and water coolers.

* Assisting with project completion efforts, including space preparation and coordination outside contractor scope.

* Completing carpentry and finishing work such as installing cabinetry, doors, countertops, workstations, and replacing carpet tiles.

* Responding to facility emergencies including water events and fire alarms while ensuring building system functionality.

* Monitoring HVAC and fire suppression systems to ensure proper operation.

* Supporting property appearance through light grounds maintenance, litter control, and small outdoor projects.

* Maintaining a high level of professionalism with tenants, partners, and staff across all sites.

Required Qualifications:

* High School diploma or GED AND

* Journey Level Certification status in a building and/or construction trade OR A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in a construction trade equivalent to Journey Level Experience AND

* 3-5 years of experience in a building and/or construction trade.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Thorough knowledge of:

* Industry, organization, and departmental operating guidelines, best practices, ordinances and laws.

* One or more of the following: carpentry, plumbing, painting & drywall, appliance, electrical, HVAC, Re-pinning locks, Window Glazing repairs and maintenance.

* The ability to:

* Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; perform measurements.

* Communicate effectively in oral and written form and multitask.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Authority management, employees, vendors, and the public.

* Skill in preparing and interpreting work orders, drawings, schematics, CNA (Comprehensive Needs Assessments) of properties, and preventive maintenance records.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, fire panels, work phone operation, and maintenance equipment.

Special Requirements :

* Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check.

* Must possess a valid driver's license in order to travel regularly between work sites.

* Consent to and pass a Physical Abilities Test and required assessments.

* Completion of PPE, Environmental safety, CPR/First Aid, De-escalation, Asbestos & Lead Base paint, Trailer Operation, Hazardous materials and waste disposal, and Small Equipment Safety training within one year of hire.

To be considered for this opportunity an applicant should:

* Complete the online application profile in its entirety.

* Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)

* Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

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