YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.
We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!
What You'll Do
YWCA owns and manages over twenty buildings in King & Snohomish County. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for maintaining multiple aspects of facility maintenance for the diverse portfolio of YWCA buildings. You will also use a variety of skills to perform common duties which assure the safety of our tenants and staff. You will help oversee the general and detailed maintenance program as well as working closely with fellow staff and vendors to provide critical coordination, communication, and information for the safe and efficient functioning of facilities and housing.
This position has a social justice component that will require critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism work and grounding those principles in everyday work, as well as working well in non-white environments and championing anti-racism policy, are required job skills and core values. As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of your role:
Independently complete and manage complex work orders across multiple sites within expected timeframes, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
Perform advanced unit turns and repairs including painting, drywall, plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting, ballast and fixture replacement, rekeying, light carpentry, cleaning, and general repairs to residential units, common areas, and building systems
Diagnose recurring or systemic building issues and recommend corrective actions
Support and perform preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs), life-safety checks, and regular testing of building systems including pumps, boilers, fire control systems, elevators, backup generators, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor vendors and contractors to ensure work meets YWCA standards and safety requirements
Assist with administrative maintenance functions including inventory tracking, data entry, safety documentation, and maintaining accurate records within YWCA systems
Support the Operations Manager in all aspects of the community’s physical upkeep, ensuring buildings, common areas, and grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond promptly to after-hours building emergencies
Communicate professionally and ensure work, messaging, and interactions align with YWCA values and organizational standards
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, residents, vendors, volunteers, and community partners
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to racial, gender, and class equity, ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity and respect
Must have's to be successful:
7+ Years' experience of HANDS-ON facility maintenance or building trades
Computer skills that can operate under work order Apps and emails
Team player that can work effectively and diplomatically with site personnel and supervisors
Strong knowledge of building and mechanical systems
Strong knowledge and experience working with a variety of power and hand tools
Possess the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of carpentry, cabinetry, painting, and drywall
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple complex tasks, and maintain composure under pressure
Able to travel between YWCA locations on a regular basis
Valid Washington State driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance require
Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures other than your own and demonstrate an understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans.
At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan. Typically, after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund with a 15% employer contribution.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing this position, the employee:
All positions at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients
Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community
Frequently stands, walks, sits and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community
Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. of equipment and storage boxes; occasionally up to 100lbs
Frequently kneels, bends, pushes and pulls
Frequently climbs stairs of multi-level apartment complexes
*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%
Additional Information
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YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!
At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.
Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.
Mental Health Considerations
All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
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