Area Maintenance Technician- Seattle, Washington Area

Area Maintenance Technician
- Seattle, Washington Area

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$28.00/hr - $33.00/hr

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The Area Maintenance Technician assists with the maintenance operations across multiple communities within an assigned region. This role ensures all properties are maintained to the highest standards, addressing resident needs promptly while maximizing efficiency and safety. The Area Maintenance Technician assists and develops maintenance teams, manages preventative maintenance programs, and ensures compliance with company policies and local regulations. This position requires travel between properties and a hands‑on approach to solving maintenance challenges.

• Oversee, train, and mentor maintenance staff across multiple properties to ensure high-quality performance and professional development.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute preventative maintenance programs to maintain property systems and reduce downtime.
• Oversee unit turnover, renovations, and repair projects to ensure timely completion and high standards of quality.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and ensure prompt resolution of resident service requests.
• Monitor maintenance budgets, inventory, and vendor contracts to optimize operational efficiency.
• Inspect properties regularly to identify areas for improvement, safety hazards, and compliance issues.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with property management teams to enhance resident satisfaction and retention.
• Track and report key performance metrics related to maintenance operations.

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in multifamily or commercial property management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building systems.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Area Maintenance Technicians are expected to travel within a 70-mile radius of zip code 98101 approximately 80% of the time, with up to 20% travel outside that radius as emergencies arise.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software and standard office applications.
• If job duties require the use of a vehicle or golf cart, employee must maintain a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

• $28.00 - $33.00 Per Hour

• This is a full-time position, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary according to the operating hours of the assigned community.
• Potential overtime, or on‑call as needed.

• Ability to operate in an open work area with moderate everyday noise.
• Ability to perform other duties as required.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the assigned region on a regular basis.
• Ability to occasionally travel to locations throughout the national portfolio.

• Ability to frequently, and sometimes for long periods of time, sit, stand, climb and descend stairs, walk, extend arms and hands forward and overhead, using fingers to grasp, and carry.
• The ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull 25 to 50 lbs. in a correct and safe manner.
• Physically able to climb numerous flights of stairs daily.
• Stooping:
  Frequently bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back…