Maintenance Specialist - 3 Positions Available

THA's Maintenance Specialists help create safe, welcoming, and well-maintained communities for residents. In this role, you'll play an essential part in ensuring homes are functional, comfortable, and cared for - responding to maintenance needs with strong technical and customer service skills. The work calls for reliability, strong troubleshooting ability, efficient task prioritization, and consistent execution, with a commitment to safety and quality. If you bring solid maintenance expertise and a practical, solutions-focused approach, the Maintenance Specialist role offers the opportunity to directly support property operations and resident stability.

What You’ll Do:

As a Maintenance Specialist, you’ll ensure THA’s properties are enjoyable places to live and work. Your responsibilities will include:

- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues. - Performing basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry, painting, and heating. - Conducting general maintenance, custodial services, and landscaping services for turn over and lease up, event prep, and other activities. - Coordinating workload with property management staff and completing work orders promptly. - Maintaining inventory control over equipment and supplies. - Accompanying staff and outside personnel during inspections and treatments. - Identifying and addressing potential hazards and safety concerns.

Who You Are:

You’re a skilled professional with:

- A high school diploma or GED (technical/trade school maintenance program and certification preferred). - 5+ years of related building maintenance experience. - Landscaping experience required; advanced landscaping knowledge is a plus. - Knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to use various hand and power tools and other equipment safely and effectively. - Basic computer skills. - Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse individuals. - A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. - Availability for on-call shifts and after-hours emergencies.

What We Offer:

- Commitment to pay equity and providing competitive wages. - Excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, participation in WA State retirement plans, and a growing variety of health and wellness benefits. - Work that makes a meaningful impact by strengthening communities and supporting families across Tacoma. - A work culture grounded in THA’s values of service, integrity, stewardship, communication, respect, excellence, and leadership.

Important Position and Recruitment Info:

- Position open until filled; first consideration given to applications submitted by 09/30/2026. - This job posting will be used to fill multiple Maintenance Specialist positions. - Review the attached full job description before applying. - This position is based on-site and requires in-person attendance at THA properties. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position. - You must include ALL work experience in your application profile. Do not only upload a resume. We evaluation applications based solely on the details you enter into your application profile. - Internal THA applicants must complete the attached Job Transfer Request and upload it to their online application. - The pay rate for this position at hire is $35.23/hr ($73,284.00/yr).

- Current THA employees transferring into this position are placed on the salary schedule in with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. - If transferring within the same pay grade, employee’s pay rate will remain the same.