Regional Maintenance Mechanic - Painting​/Drywall; Auburn

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by January 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and skilled journeyman level professional to maintain, service and repair the housing units as part of our South Regional Upgrade Crew based out of Auburn, Washington. This position is represented by the Seattle King County Building Trades Council.

This is journey level work maintaining, servicing, repairing, and upgrading public housing residential units; appliances and equipment; and housing properties. The core focus for this role will be drywall finishing and painting; however, additional work includes:

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Building HVAC work
• Responding to over‑time emergency calls (as needed)

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
- Painter & Drywall Finisher will perform a variety of skilled trades work that may include:

• Installing framing for both structural and nonstructural repairs; building new walls with wood and metal studs; installing fire blocking and structural/nonstructural blocking; hanging sheetrock; installing insulation and underlayment.
• Finishing drywall after repairs; installing corner beads; taping and mudding corners and seams to both existing sheetrock and new sheetrock; sanding textures, priming and painting walls.
• Painting doors, millwork, caulking, spackling, sanding millwork, masking, and spraying paints.
• Performing fire, water, and mold damage restoration; conducting structural repairs, replacement of exterior doors and windows, roofing, siding, and installing and finishing sheetrock.
• Designing and carrying out plans for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical work orders; determining work requirements, materials, tools, and equipment needed; completing write‑up material lists for jobs and researching vendor, product, and costs; reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications, and manuals.
• Supporting special project team and site staff as needed.

• 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 Carpentry trade equivalent to Journey Level Experience AND
• 3-5 years of experience in a building and/or construction trade.

• 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.
• Technical skills:
  • 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.

• 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.

• 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…