Maintenance Technician (North Seattle)

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Seattle, WA

Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

At Indigo Real Estate, we attribute much of our properties’ successes to the strengths of our team members and we are seeking a Maintenance Technician who is passionate about customer service and driven to succeed. 

We are looking for a highly-organized, energetic, self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced work environment and takes ownership in all aspects of their work. The successful candidate will possess outstanding customer service, multitasking and problem-solving skills and the ability to react with appropriate levels of discretion and urgency to situations or events that require quick response and good communication. They will also demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, a collaborative work style, and a strong work ethic, taking pride in cleanliness, efficiency and accurate record-keeping and documentation. Physical aspects of the job include heavy lifting, carrying, transportation and manipulation of maintenance equipment and appliances, standing/walking for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and balancing. This position requires some weekend and holiday work and the ability to be “on-call” for emergencies.

Objectives of this Role

• Responsible responding to maintenance requests as directed and ensure that work orders are responded to professionally and promptly.

• Provide excellent customer service to prospective and current residents and promote a quality living experience for all.

• Perform preventative maintenance and apartment turns including painting, diagnose problems and repairs in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry wall, appliances, etc.

• Inspect buildings and grounds for safety and cleanliness, and work with outside contractors as needed.

• Perform effective emergency (after hours) maintenance as required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in property maintenance.
• Painting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail.
• Current driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Employment Benefits

Indigo offers a positive, team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, performance incentives, and a full benefits package for full-time employment upon meeting eligibility requirements.

• Compensation is highly competitive based on experience.
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Medical Flex-spend Account.
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with Employer match
• Vacation Time
• Sick & Safe Leave

Compensation: $26 - $30 DOE

Indigo Real Estate is a WA Best Workplaces Winner

Indigo is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Indigo will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Shannon Steinbeigle, SHRM-CP, HR Manager at shannons@indigorealestate.com or Tiffany Kahn, HR and Benefits Manager at tiffany@rminc.com.