Building Specialist–Live Out

 

Plymouth Housing Group is seeking an energetic individual with good interpersonal skills looking for a challenging and rewarding non-profit work environment with a great mission.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Specialist is responsible for providing excellent customer service as well as monitoring and assisting with the safety and security of each building and our tenants.  Most Plymouth buildings are staffed seven days per week, and some are staffed 24 hours per day. The Building Specialist position is responsible for assisting the Building Manager in tenant management, enforcing building rules, performing janitorial tasks and building maintenance. In the absence of the Building Manager, the Building Specialist is responsible for responding to and reporting tenant and building emergencies. The Building Specialist maintains service-delivery based on the values inherent in Plymouth’s mission, the principles of cultural proficiency, the tenets of harm reduction, and the ‘housing first’ philosophy.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

(Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience)

  • Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Experience: Previous customer service experience required.
  • Other Qualifications: Must have interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with tenants and the public.  Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.  Must be able to read, write and understand English. Basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.  Demonstrated administrative support skills a plus.
  • Preferred Experience:  Experience with diverse, low-income or special needs population. Excellent client boundaries and rule enforcement, including lease and building rules as well as King County Landlord Tenant law.  Janitorial, light maintenance or security experience preferred. Previous employment in social services, housing or mental health desired.

 

HOURS:  40 hours per week (shifts may vary, definitely includes graveyard (12 AM – 8 AM) and swing (4-12 PM)

 

COMPENSATION:       $10.35 – $12.15 DOE

 

BENEFITS: medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and group life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, flexible benefit plan, paid time off, bus pass subsidy, discounted gym membership & Employee Assistance Program. Plus, great co-workers!

 

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Plymouth Housing Group is a non-profit organization with 145+ employees and an annual operating budget of over $17 million. Our mission is to eliminate homelessness and stabilize homeless and very-low-income people in housing by preserving, developing, and operating safe, decent, affordable housing, and by providing opportunities for homeless and very-low-income people to improve their lives.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit required application (online at www.plymouthhousing.org) and resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Plymouth Housing Group, 2113 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA  98121, or FAX to 206.374.0602 or E-Mail to jobs@plymouthhousing.org.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.

 

 

Plymouth Housing Group is committed to doing its work with compassion and respect for

 the dignity, worth and uniqueness of all people and all cultures.

 

PLYMOUTH HOUSING GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

PEOPLE OF COLOR ENCOURAGED TO APPLY