NSPIRE Technician at Redwood Communities Inc – Seattle, Washington

Job Title: NSPIRE Technician
Location: Seattle, WA 98104
Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type: Full Time

Category: Facilities
Level: Experienced
Description: Description

Who We Are

Redwood Communities, Inc. (“Redwood Communities”), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & 1 floating holiday.

About the Position

The NSPIRE Technician is responsible for ensuring all properties within our portfolio comply with the latest NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) regulations set by HUD. This role requires extensive travel across the portfolio, overseeing inspections, managing team performance, and ensuring that all properties meet or exceed compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management, facilities maintenance, leadership experience, and deep knowledge of HUD regulations.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a team of NSPIRE Technicians across the country, fostering communication, coordination, and consistent adherence to standards.
• Oversight & Inspections: Oversee and participate in property inspections to verify compliance with NSPIRE standards, and review and validate inspection reports prepared by the team.
• Quality Control: Ensure the accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency of all inspection reports. Provide feedback and guidance to improve work quality and adherence to protocols.
• Compliance Management: Partner with the NSPIRE Team Lead and VP of Facilities to develop and implement strategies ensuring all properties comply with NSPIRE standards. Address and resolve compliance issues identified during inspections.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on inspection outcomes, team performance, and overall compliance status to senior management, including the Director of Compliance.
• Training & Development: Provide ongoing training for NSPIRE Technicians on inspection protocols, NSPIRE standards, and best practices. Identify opportunities for professional growth within the team.
• Travel Coordination: Plan and coordinate travel schedules for the inspection team to ensure timely and organized coverage of all properties in the portfolio.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay informed on changes to NSPIRE regulations and industry best practices, updating inspection procedures, protocols, and training programs as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, organized, and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
• Plumbing: Experience with repair, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Electrical: Knowledge of electrical systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
• Carpentry: Skills in general carpentry, including framing, drywall repair, and finish work.
• Painting: Proficiency in painting techniques, surface preparation, Sheetrock repair, and finishing.
• HVAC: Basic understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, with the ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• General Maintenance: Experience in routine building maintenance, including exterior repairs, landscaping, and upkeep of property grounds.

Qualification: Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in property management, inspection, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of NSPIRE standards, HUD regulations, and property management best practices.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Flexibility to travel to different locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.

Attendance: Position requires on-call status and flexibility to work any hours necessary to complete the job. Work schedules and location assignments are subject to change.