Regional Maintenance Mechanic - Carpentry; Redmond

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

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and skilled journeyman level professional to maintain, service, and repair the housing units as part of our North Regional Upgrade Crew based out of Redmond, 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. Experience with structural repairs/framing, sheetrock, siding, and concrete work is preferred.

The core focus for this role will be carpentry; however, additional work includes:

• Painting
• 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.

• Replacing interior finish work; installing cabinets, solid surface countertops, doors, casing, windowsills, tub surrounds, shelving, blinds, locksets, towel and grab bars, handrails, and bathroom hardware.
• 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.
• 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 functions listed in the job announcement.
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.

The starting salary for this position is $46.06 – $48.35 per hour depending on experience and education. The full salary schedule is $46.06 – $51.87 per hour. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance,…