Maintenance Coordinator

Who we are

We are Alpha Supported Living Services, a non-profit organization, we provide residential and community-based services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our primary objective at Alpha is to enhance the quality of life for each of our clients by aiding them in learning, personal development, and fostering increased independence. Since 1974, we've been dedicated to offering supported living, group home, community inclusion, and representative payee services, expanding our reach across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties in Washington State. At Alpha, our commitment lies in treating every client with utmost dignity and respect while also valuing and nurturing the abilities of our employees to foster their professional growth.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Branch Director, the Maintenance Coordinator will oversee and coordinate the maintenance needs of assigned residential homes or agency-owned property. The Maintenance Coordinator will also interact with program participants and so must be familiar with the Residential Services Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. At all times, the Maintenance Coordinator will seek to act in accord with the principles and values expressed in the guidelines and uphold the agency mission “to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing an array of residential and other support services that will result in maximizing the person’s quality of life.”

Day-to-Day

• Perform general repairs including:
  
  
  
  • Lock re-keying or replacement
  
  
  • Minor appliance repairs or recommending replacement
  
  
  • Interior and exterior painting
  
  
  • Drywall repair
  
  
  • Minor plumbing or electrical repairs
  
  
  • Coordinating with outside vendors for major repair services
  
  
  
  


• Assist clients in maintaining safe and healthy living environments by completing routine maintenance and ensuring equipment is in safe operating condition


• Complete and maintain survey, maintenance and repair records for each assigned home including:
  
  
  
  • Smoke detectors
  
  
  • Gutter cleaning
  
  
  • Chimney cleaning and upkeep
  
  
  • Water heater and furnace maintenance including filter replacement
  
  
  
  


• Receive and investigate maintenance requests and communicate with agency personnel regarding client-related damages


• Coordinate with vendors to prepare bids and seek cost approval; coordinate payment or reimbursement with finance personnel


• Communicate repair and maintenance needs to agency personnel and landlords and maintain working relationships with contractors and service providers


• Be available for on-call needs and provide immediate response for emergency repairs as required


• Provide oversight and education to designated staff about fire control, steam, water, pump and generator systems; inspect these systems to ensure safe operation


• Interact with clients respectfully and support participation in home maintenance and general upkeep when appropriate


• Operate a personal vehicle regularly and maintain it in safe operating condition


• Participate in staff meetings, trainings and required annual education including:
  
  
  
  • 12 hours of continuing education per Policy 3.20
  
  
  • Bloodborne pathogen training
  
  
  • Mandated reporter training
  
  
  
  


• Maintain required certifications and licenses including:
  
  
  
  • Washington State driver’s license and vehicle registration
  
  
  • First Aid and CPR
  
  
  • Automobile insurance meeting state requirements
  
  
  
  


• Maintain professional working relationships with employees, clients’ families and management


• Perform other duties as assigned

Who we are looking for

• Ability to recognize when something is wrong and notify appropriate personnel


• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance practices and ability to apply this knowledge to general repairs


• Ability to troubleshoot and repair common household fixtures and structures


• Ability to perform physical tasks repeatedly while following safety standards


• Intermediate customer service skills including quality control, customer satisfaction and meeting deadlines


• Ability to safely operate manual and power tools such as drills, hammers and saws

Job Requirements 

• At least 18 years of age


• High School Diploma or GED


• At least one year of general maintenance experience


• Basic to intermediate computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook


• Washington State driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and ability to be covered by agency insurance based on driving record


• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency.

Starting Wage:  

$27.00/hr

Wage Scale: 

$27.00-32.60/hr

Benefits:

Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours or more a week) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) (non-profit version of a 401(k)) with company match, Life Insurance, Tuition Savings Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employees working 34 or more hours a week are eligible for PTO accrual.