Job description

Maintenance/Construction Technician

The Evans Company is currently seeking Maintenance/Construction Technicians for our commercial properties in the Bellevue/Eastside area. An experienced candidate would bring a full range of knowledge in general handyman skills, plumbing, carpentry, dry wall repair, painting, landscaping, electrical and HVAC. We are also seeking an entry-level maintenance technician with a desire to learn. A common work week would include 75% planned maintenance/inspections and 25% miscellaneous construction/maintenance tasks. Our mission as an employer is to provide employees with a stable schedule as well as the opportunity to expand their skillsets.

Hours:

7am – 4pm + (on-call)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess a current Washington drivers license and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to work autonomously and follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Electrical and/or carpentry skills a plus!

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.
• On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Pay Scale:

• Entry level tech ($22-$25 per hour). 90 day probationary pay period.
• Skilled/experienced tech ($28-$34 per hour). 90 day probationary pay period.

Benefits:

• Company Provided Vehicle
• Company Provided Tools
• Health Insurance
• Common work week tasks:

Weekly Planned Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Safety: seeking out any safety liabilities during a walking/driving inspection. Examples: Down signage, broken stair treads, cracked curbs, malfunctioning lights, slippery surfaces, broken doors/access panels, down trees, broken fencing, etc…. An attached map will outline the path that should be taken during the walking/driving inspection. This also includes reporting any transient activities on the property.
• Light Sensors: inspecting the parking lot lights and exterior building lights during a walking/driving inspection. If the light is “ON during the DAY” or the light is “OFF during the NIGHT” the photocell needs to be replaced. If we have a photocell on hand, we will replace it once found. If not, mark the location on the site plan.
• Drainage: inspecting drains around the property during a walking/driving inspection. If there are any drainage locations that have built up debris around them it must be swept up to avoid blockage/overflow.
• Graffiti: inspecting all building exteriors, fences and signs during a walking/driving inspection. When new graffiti is found, it must be photographed and have the location marked on the “graffiti log”.
• Landscapes: inspecting any abnormalities of the landscapes around the property during a walking inspection. Examples: Moved rocks, falling tree limbs, garbage, ripped out shrubbery, etc… If garbage, broken limbs or ripped out shrubbery is found it should be disposed of.
• Irrigation: inspecting irrigation lines, risers, access hatches during a walking inspection. If any irrigation equipment is damaged or malfunctioning it must be reported/fixed immediately. This inspection should be done during the Landscape Inspection.
• Building Security: inspecting all utility room doors, access panels and meter panels during a walking inspection. If there are any damaged door locks it needs to be fixed and reported immediately.
• Litter Patrol: This task includes cleaning up all litter in the common areas of the property including garbage enclosure, parking lots, landscapes, walkways, and store fronts.
• Cart/Bin Patrol: This task includes removing shopping carts/bins from places they do not belong and returning them to their proper locations. Example: Safeway from across the street has a shopping cart in our property’s parking lot.
• Groundskeeping: This task includes using discretion to leaf blow or sweep debris that have overtaken storefronts or garbage enclosures.
• Monday: Tri-Weekly Roof Inspection: This includes inspecting the roof of the buildings we are directly responsible for servicing. This will be outlined further by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Wednesday: Weekly Structural Inspection: This Includes inspecting the exterior of our buildings as well as other landscape structures. Example: Flashing, Caulking, Trim, Siding, Retaining walls, Rockeries, etc… This will be outlined further by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Friday: Weekly Utility Room Clean: This includes inspecting and cleaning all utility rooms on the property. This would typically involve sweeping, removing garbage, knocking down cob webs, etc..

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellevue, WA 98005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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