Maintenance Technician

Are you a Maintenance Tech with experience at luxury or mid-rise properties looking to take your next step? This is a chance to work for a company with a fun and non-corporate culture and great benefits You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor but work independently. There is a lot of opportunity for growth both at this property and at Blanton Turner. Learn more about these properties here:

Benefits/The Good Stuff

• Wage: $28 - $32 per hour, DOE. Eligible for bonuses
• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm (must be available for afterhours calls)
• Hours per week: 40
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employees
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employer Matched 401(K)
• PTO Plan, and Holidays
• Generous parental leave and family medical leave
• $75 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Free Parking
• Community involvement
• Happy hours and team events
• Professional development

At Blanton Turner, we believe great results begin with hiring the very best professionals. Recently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Puget Sound Business Journal, BT manages a vibrant portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on being a team of "Fun People" who thrive on executing big ideas and creating remarkable experiences. What does it mean to be a Fun Person? It's all about empowering individuals to change the game and bring their authentic selves to work. We also ensure our team members are well-supported with 100% employer-paid health premiums and an employer matched 401k program, allowing everyone to live their best lives. At Blanton Turner, you'll find a community that values uniqueness, fosters meaningful connections, and is committed to making work both enjoyable and impactful.

A Day in the Life

• Perform general maintenance and repairs of building, including but not limited to: minor plumbing repair, general carpentry, painting, drywall, minor appliance repair and cleaning.
• Perform unit turns including but not limited to: servicing appliances, plumbing and electrical, replace old or faulty parts, re-key locks, replace burnt out light bulbs and interior painting.
• Address and follow up as necessary on all residents' work order requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with vendors and suppliers and work with them to produce the best product and pricing for the properties.
• Maintain professionalism and communicate effectively with all key stakeholders including, but not limited to, residents, tenants, the Property manager, Portfolio manager, office staff, and vendors.
• Complete all work in a timely and professional manner.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and respond to after-hours requests

Requirements:

• 3 years general building maintenance experience or equivalent training
• Computer proficient (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Physically able to perform maintenance work in most weather conditions.
• Familiarity with Washington State and City of Seattle Landlord-Tenant laws helpful
• Personal independence, drive and self-initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to implement staffing resources effectively
• Ability to quantify and produce expected results and be responsible for the results of the work
• Aesthetically oriented with an eye for detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong and effective leadership skills
• Work well under pressure with excellent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of building maintenance and custodial practices and strategies

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable standing for two hours at a time while work is performed
• Able to stand on varying surfaces such as carpeting, linoleum, tile, concrete, gravel, dirt, and grass for multiple hours throughout the day
• Standing is intermittent with walking
• Lifting/Carry 10 to 50 pounds - when lifting various supplies or equipment.
• Assistance is available in moving furniture that weighs over 50 pounds
• Push & Pull Occasional pushing and pulling when moving furniture. Carts may be available for moving heavier equipment.
• Able to climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders when cleaning gutters, painting or performing other job duties.
• Bend/Stoop: Frequent bending occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crouch: Occasional crouching occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Twist: Occasional twisting may occur when performing carpentry work.
• Kneel: Occasional kneeling occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crawl: Rare crawling will occur to use crawl space to check facility pipes, and wiring
• Environmental Factors: May be some whole-body vibration when operating heavy equipment. May be subject to changes in temperature when outdoors and when going from indoors to outdoors. 80% of the position is performed indoors and 20% is performed outdoors. Exposure to paint, paint thinner, wallpaper glue as related to commercial and residential property management