Maintenance Technician III - Lead

Maintenance Technician III - Lead

Company:
Cascade Management, Inc.

$33.00/hr - $39.00/hr

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)

Federal Way, WA

La Madera and Pine Ridge Apartments – Tax Credit

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, PTO, 11 Paid Holidays
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Accident/Cancer Plan, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Benefit

• General supervision and support for the maintenance team at assigned properties.
• Perform minor and routine maintenance: painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, construction, janitorial, appliance upkeep, and other related tasks.
• Ensure repairs are managed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Initiate, perform, and oversee maintenance projects up to $1,000; PM approval required for projects over $300.
• Collaborate with the Community Manager on maintenance‑related and capital improvement activities.
• Develop scopes of work and secure qualified contractors to bid on projects.
• Maintain grounds and property: pick up trash, clear breezeways, sidewalks, and maintain landscaping, fences, and walls.
• Maintain sidewalks and parking lots, including snow removal, line painting, and stenciling as needed.
• Turn over vacant apartments, ensuring they are rent‑ready within 5‑10 days.
• Schedule and conduct pre‑moveout inspections, provide repair cost estimates, and communicate with residents.
• Perform routine inspections of smoke detectors, appliance filters, air handlers, and other systems.
• Maintain vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and update approved vendor lists.
• Assist Property Manager in meeting facility needs and implementing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Requisition supplies, purchase tools and equipment, and keep the storeroom/shop clean, safe, and organized.
• Prepare and complete maintenance requests and work orders within 3‑5 working days; update the Property Maintenance Log daily.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections of all units.
• Notify Community Manager of safety issues and lease violations.
• Respond promptly to after‑hours calls and complete necessary repairs.
• Assist in setting specifications, soliciting bids, reviewing contractor qualifications, and monitoring performance on major renovations or repairs.
• Travel as required for in‑person classes and annual education conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or equivalent 2‑year college/technical school, or 5‑7 years related experience; CAMT preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or employees.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio, percent).
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Physical demands: regular walking, hand use, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, occasional sitting; lifting 50‑75 lbs regularly, occasionally over 100 lbs; good vision including close and distance.
• Employees must supply their own tools; write a list of required tools within 60 days of employment.