Maintenance Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Maintenance & Construction Manager, the Maintenance Assistant performs hands-on maintenance, repair, and improvement work across Watershed/Equinox buildings and grounds. This role supports the execution of established maintenance plans, project scopes, and preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the safety, functionality, and long-term stewardship of our creative community spaces. The ideal candidate combines strong technical ability with initiative, accountability, and respect for a vibrant artist-centered environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Maintenance & Construction Manager:

• Perform general repair projects including drywall, painting, minor carpentry, fixture
• replacement, plumbing, electrical, and other maintenance projects as directed.
• Perform maintenance to support proper functioning of building systems including
• electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and security systems
• Complete tenant improvement projects in a timely and professional manner.
• Support capital improvement and renovation projects as directed.
• Assist with unit turn preparation for studio or commercial spaces when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on facilities or building maintenance experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Proficiency using maintenance equipment and tools including but not limited to
• scissor lifts, forklifts, grinders, chainsaws, and power/hand tools.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy and/or cumbersome items and move throughout
• multi-floor buildings safely with or without reasonable accommodations
• Perform all duties in a safe, compliant, and professional manner in accordance with
• OSHA regulations and organizational safety policies
• Being comfortable not knowing and able to ask clarifying questions.
• Ability to problem-solve with both traditional and alternative solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, transparently, and respectfully with staff and
• tenants verbally and digitally.
• Independent, reliable, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage routine tasks
• while staying responsive to shifting priorities
• Flexible schedule availability for weekday, weekend or occasional evening shifts
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

COMPENSATION AND TERMS

This is a part-time, benefits eligible position (25 hours minimum per week) based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, WA. The role is fully on-site, with some flexibility in scheduling. It is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, with compensation ranging from $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience. General tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, SIMPLE IRA, paid time off, holiday pay, and working alongside a fantastic group of badass artists.

ABOUT US

Our mission is to build resilient communities, through affordable placemaking and place keeping in the Duwamish Valley. We create at the intersection of the arts, equity, and collective well-being.

Watershed Community Development is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates Equinox Studios, a complex of over 170 artist and artisan workspaces. Watershed is preparing to build over 600 units of workforce housing and community space along 4th Avenue S. in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle.

We center folks who live and work in the Duwamish Valley; BIPOC individuals; artists; and those who come from communities that have been, or are at risk of being, displaced from this region.

We are passionate about creative expression, affordable housing, and the arts. We value transparency, patience, imagination, humor, collaboration, and intentionality. We are in start-up mode and figuring out how to actualize all our dreams of affordability and community. We strive to amplify diverse voices and experiences, prioritize equitable practices and processes, and create an inclusive culture of care and belonging. We encourage anyone from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Coast Salish People past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and their stewardship.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and a brief note expressing your interest in the role to hrc@watershedcommunity.org with the subject line “Maintenance Assistance”. Priority review will be given to applications received by March 6. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications until the position is filled.

Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, SIMPLE IRA, paid time off, holiday pay