*This job is made available through Seattle Humane and King County Jobs and Housing Program. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for hire. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be experiencing housing instability or homelessness.*

Whether it’s setting up an event, fixing a broken door handle, or refilling the cleaning solution mixing station the Maintenance Associate at Seattle Humane keeps the lights on so staff can complete life saving work for pets and their people! As a Maintenance Associate, you’ll perform daily maintenance and janitorial work in a state-of-the-art animal welfare building with a companion animal shelter, veterinary clinic, walking trails, and public spaces.

At the end of the day, you get to go home feeling like you’ve supported a team that impacts the lives of animals and made a difference in your community. You can expect to work with a positive and motivated Facilities team that believes in each other, likes to learn, and knows how to have fun at work.

Is this you?

• In previous jobs, you were responsible for keeping the building looking new, clean, and stocked with supplies.
• You’ve used your plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills at work or you’re interested in taking training courses to learn more.
• Coworkers appreciate that your hands on and like to collaborate with them to solve problems.
• You connect with the Seattle Humane mission and vision for the future

We believe everyone deserves a chance to experience the love of a pet and the lifelong benefits ofthehuman-animal bond. We need you to make sure the facility is in great shape to deliver on this important mission.

Apply today.

What is the Jobs and Housing Program?

Seattle Humane has partnered with King County to offer people experiencing housing instability or homelessness full-time jobs and on-the-job support while the county works to help participants find permanent housing. The Maintenance Associate position is grant funded through April 2024. At which time, Seattle Humane will need to reapply for the position to continue to remain filled.

Staff who are part of the program receive job career coaching and case management services through Neighborhood House. King County provides additional funding and resources like an ORCA card, cell phone, and other items upon request. They also provide housing assistance to eligible participants.

Compensation/Schedule

This is a full-time position with an average of 40 hours per week, has flexible workdays and requires some weekend availability. This position pays $22 per hour, is paid bi-weekly and runs through April of 2024 with potential for continuing employment with renewal of grant funding.

The Benefits

At Seattle Humane, we believe in investing in our people, you'll receive competitive benefits and perks, including full health & wellness coverage, generous paid time off starting at three weeks, 10 paid holidays, an employer matching retirement plan, personal pet allowance, employee sabbaticals, budget toward continuing education, discounts, and you get to work around cute animals!

Check out our LIST of benefits and perks HERE

About Us

Seattle Humane is more than a shelter, we are a community resource center. We're meeting the increasing need for pet owner support services, so that families don't have to choose between an overdue bill and a beloved family member. We're training the next generation of veterinarians in our state-of-the-art medical center. We're building a community of animal advocates through our volunteer and youth education programs. The impact of Seattle Humane is life-changing, for the animals in our care and the people who love them. Our top priority is to connect animals in need of rescue with the people who will love them. Through our outreach, advocacy, and services, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.

Take a look at our Vision for the Future, which will guide our work and priorities in the years to come.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Humane is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

COVID-19 Information

Vaccinations are mandatory at Seattle Humane. Seattle Humane reasonably accommodates those whose medical conditions or religious beliefs prevent them from being vaccinated.