Maintenance Laborer

Starting Wage
: $24.04 - $28.87/hour plus benefits

Closing Date
:
Open until filled with priority given to applications received by 5:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026.

The Everett Housing Authority creates affordable housing and fosters healthy communities where households thrive.

Become a Maintenance Laborer and assist the Senior Maintenance Specialist in performing maintenance tasks, restoring equipment and buildings, and maintaining common areas and restrooms within the 1,500‑unit housing portfolio for seniors, disabled/handicapped, and low‑income families.

• Accrue up to 12 days of paid vacation in the first year of employment
• 13 paid sick leave days
• 12 paid scheduled holidays plus 1 additional floating holiday per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State retirement fund
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement

This position assists the Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist in performing maintenance tasks at the assigned buildings, including maintaining property curb appeal, completing timely unit turns, custodial work, groundskeeping, and pest control.

• Works regular and reliable hours on site as required
• Attendance must be punctual and consistent
• Works an agreed‑upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work
• Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with co‑workers, clients, and other contacts
• Performs work with objectives based on preventative maintenance, efficiently utilizing resources
• Assists with work orders at the assigned properties
• Follows all EHA safety and personnel policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Under direction of the Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist, assists with unit turns, inspections, preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of appliances, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, building envelope (siding, roofing, glazing), groundskeeping, custodial work, equipment, and vehicles
• Drives to various sites as assigned
• Performs chemical, mechanical and thermal pest control
• Functions as a team member for annual or preventive maintenance inspections
• Is available to volunteer to be on call to respond to after‑hour emergencies
• Follows safety procedures, including wearing respirators as necessary
• Other physical duties as assigned
• Ensures consistent and real‑time updates of Yardi work‑orders
• Ensures daily communication with supervisor and Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist
• Is familiar with power, water, gas turnoffs, clean‑out traps, fire extinguishers and hydrants of the portfolio
• Maintains a personal log of emergency telephone numbers

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• One year paid experience in general laborer work

• Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools
• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Ability to get along well with clients, co‑workers and the public
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability and aptitude to learn mechanical skills
• Computer skills including use of a PC and an iOS or Windows Tablet

• Must be personally bondable for insurance purposes
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and excellent driving record
• Fair Housing Certification within 6 months of employment

• Paid experience in small motor repair, maintenance and cleaning
• Prior paid experience doing semi‑skilled repairs and maintenance for large apartment complexes, housing authorities, or other housing agencies

Predominantly indoor work, with occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions. Work is heavy and strenuous and may involve undesirable pests.

Constant: 67% - 100% of the time gravity tasks such as lifting and carrying 25 lbs, twisting, bending, reaching, repetitive arm/hand movement, eye sight and hearing, driving equipment and vehicles, squatting/kneeling, standing and walking. Frequent: 34% - 66% of the time lifting and carrying 50 lbs, pushing, pulling 50 lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, operating foot controls, keyboarding.

Occasional: 1% - 33% of the time sitting, lifting and carrying 75 lbs, pulling and pushing 75 lbs, crawling, fine finger manipulation.

• Backhoe, boxes, brushes, drain snake, drill press, drop cloth, drywall, dump truck, electrical meters, hand tools, hand truck, key machine, ladders, lumber, masking tape, paint, pipe, plywood, pressure washer, pumps, cellphone, respirator, rollers, roofing material, power tools, tractor, truck lift gate, van, wall washer, iOS/Windows Tablet, PC

Hourly wage: $24.04 - $28.87.