Looking for a jack-of-all-trades who likes working with a team and enjoys troubleshooting a variety of property challenges. You’ll be working with rental residents, so customer service skills are important.  Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is looking for skilled Residential Maintenance Mechanics to help support and maintain our portfolio of residential properties. In this role, you’ll perform a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks, helping ensure our residential buildings and community spaces remain safe, functional, and welcoming for our residents. This is a hands-on, field-based role working both independently and as part of a property team to deliver high-quality service across multiple residential sites. 

Who We Are: 

We’re Cook Inlet Housing Authority – we develop, own, and operate a portfolio of affordable rental housing in the Cook Inlet region of southcentral Alaska. We are leaders in community development and advocacy work around affordable housing.  We are the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for Cook Inlet Region Inc. We believe in partnership and collaboration. Our mission is to create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community.  Our work vibe is collaborative. If making a difference in the community matters to you, we may be a great fit!  

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Perform general maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting. 

• Complete unit inspections and create materials/work estimates. 

• Support other maintenance staff as needed.  

• Use safe work practices and comply with CIHA procedures. 

• Respond to after-hours emergency calls (on a rotating schedule). 

• Work independently and as part of a property team. 

• Assist with preventative maintenance and regulatory inspections 

What We’re Looking For: 

We are looking for someone who will fit with our established team, skills are important but who you are and how you show up matters to us—whether you're just starting out in Residential Maintenance or have years of experience. Here’s what we’re after:
✅ Strong working knowledge of building maintenance trades, safety standards, and relevant tools/equipment.
✅ Ability to quickly shift gears, juggle priorities, and meet multiple deadlines.
✅ Comfortable with physically demanding work—must be able to lift 70 lbs, climb ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather.
✅ Solid organizational skills and the ability to estimate materials, document repairs, and follow scheduled maintenance plans.
✅ Someone who’s dependable, proactive, and likes working collaboratively.
✅ Willing and able to complete UPCS or HQS certification within 12 months of hire (if not already certified).
✅ Valid Driver’s License and reliable, insured vehicle suitable for all-weather travel. 

Maintenance Mechanic I 

• Three years’ experience working in the maintenance trade, preferably in residential building maintenance 

Maintenance Mechanic II-III (Everything from Level I, plus:) 

• Six years apprenticeship training (or equivalent work experience) 

• Four years of journeyman experience in building maintenance, electrical, carpentry, plumbing or mechanical trades work. 

What’s in It for You? 

• A combination of self-directed and collaborative property management work with a skilled team of maintenance mechanics under the direction of a highly organized, straight forward manager. 

• Opportunities to grow and learn not only in your department but also within the organization. 

• Professional development and trainings related to your career and industry. 

• A workplace where your contributions are recognized and make a real difference. 

• Work that helps change our community for the better. 

• Competitive salary and benefits package.  

• Medical, Dental, Vision  

• Generous PTO Accrual 

• State of Alaska PERS/SBS Retirement 

• Plus, many other supplemental insurance offerings