Job Description
Workers maintain living conditions for residents in affordable housing units in Seattle's Woodland neighborhood.
Downtown Emergency Service Center offers housing and services for adults with disabilities and homelessness as a nonprofit serving nearly 3,000 daily.
Employees inspect units using Chasers for safety, document conditions, assist with Housing Retention Stability Plans, perform basic repairs like plumbing and electrical, and respond to maintenance requests.
Roles involve lifting up to 40 pounds, outdoor grounds upkeep, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
12-hour flex shifts from 12pm to 8pm six days per week.
Medical insurance with no premiums or deductions for employee coverage.
Dental, life, disability, Employee Assistance Program, and Paid Time Off with 34 days annually offered.
Responsibilities
- Participate in shift briefs and read logs
- Interact professionally with residents maintaining confidentiality
- Engage with tenants on Unit Elevated Concern List
- Document unit conditions using housing service notes and Chasers
- Follow HUD and fair housing guidelines
- Conduct regular inspections for compliance
- Complete Housing Retention Stability Plans
- Facilitate activities for housing success
- Respond to maintenance requests and urgent issues
Requirements
- 1 year relevant maintenance or trades experience
- Ability to meet Washington Department of Health registration as Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor
- Basic understanding of homelessness and adult populations
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff
- Ability to work with clients displaying wide range of behaviors
- Subscription to philosophy of cooperation and respect for clients
- Demonstrated ability to address basic maintenance needs
- Ability to organize workload with minimum supervision