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JOB TITLE: Maintenance Labor I

MAJOR FUNCTION AND PURPOSE This is a Non-Exempt, Full-Time position with normal working
hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position requires understanding of, and
commitment to the agency and the agency’s mission and vision. The Maintenance Labor I position is
responsible for day-to-day maintenance of all units. The position requires excellent organizational and
communication skills, and an ability to work positively and cooperatively with the rest of the Properties
and Maintenance team, landlords, community partners, and HASC customers.

REPORTS TO: Property Manager and Maintenance Lead

SUPERVISION: Person in this position does not supervise staff.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
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Starts at $15.00/HR (DOE) 
Vacation and Sick Leave. 
Medical, Vision, Dental. 
Retirement.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

1. Works on successfully implementing the Maintenance Labor I under the supervision of the
Property Manager and Maintenance Lead.

2. Attend weekly staff meetings.
3. Collaborates with all Housing Authority staff.
4. Conduct all business in accordance with HASC policies and procedures.

5. Maintains property by investigating and resolving vacant units situation and report damages and
unit conditions to property manager, assistant property manager in training or maintenance lead

6. Physically inspects apartments when applicable and reports any service needs to maintenance
staff. 

Painting 
Replaced screens and filters. 
Cleaned and prepared surface of articles to be painted, using solvent, sandpaper, wire

brush and scraper.

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Landscape 
Cleaning 
Inventory 
Basic pluming 
Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds. 
Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints

building structures. 
Pressure Washing 
Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal as required. 
Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance

procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures. 
Collect waste from ashtrays and bins and ensure proper waste management procedures

are carried out 
Move furniture and equipment upon instruction 
Make sure that the grounds are free of leaves or trash 
Use of chainsaw, walk behind and riding mowers, weed eaters, table saws, drills etc. 
Ability to work under variant weather conditions. 
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1) Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced atmosphere

2) High standards for work ethics, be punctual, dependable, organized and be able to follow
instructions

3) Ability to learn, follow and apply complex regulations and procedures.
4) Ability to deal with the public and other employees with courtesy, tact and good judgment.
5) Work Hours: 40 hours per week (this position may require working alone or different schedule due

to the current situation with the pandemic)
6) Ability to observe safety and security procedures and to comply with policies
7) Ability to read and interpret written information; ability to write clear statements; ability to

communicate orally
8) Must be able to do physical work and operate power equipment.

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9) Attention to detail
10) Ability to follow schedules and keep commitments
11) Ability to follow directions from a supervisor
12) Ability to demonstrate professionalism
13) Must be able to manage time efficiently and to work individually as well as within a team

Driving/Traveling Requirements: Occasional need to utilize transportation to inspect apartment
community and surrounding neighbourhood. Must have valid driver’s license and automobile
insurance.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

R = RARELY O = OCCASIONALLY F = FREQUENTLY

Physical Activity R O F
Sitting X
Stationary Standing X
Walking X
Crouching (bend at knee) X
Kneeling/crawling X
Bend at waist X

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Twisting (knees/ waist/ neck) X
Climbing X
Grasping X
Driving a car X
Repetitive motions X
(keyboard/data entry)
Lifting/Carrying: - 30 pounds X

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates selected for this position must pass a criminal
history background and a driving record check as a condition to employment.

To apply – send Cover Letter & Resume to: Hiring Committee / 1650 Port Drive / Burlington, WA / 98233
or submit resume by email at gestrada@skagitcountyha.org with subject line: Maintenance Labor I -
RESUME & CV LETTER.

Housing Authority of Skagit County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be discriminated
against because of race, color, national origin, sex/gender, familial status, disability or religion.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal
functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility;
however, they should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may
perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief,
to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Work can involve extensive times
sitting at a desk and working with a computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. The successful applicant
must also be able to drive company vehicles. This job description does not constitute an employment
agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the
employer and requirements of the job change.