Building Support Worker at Low Income Housing Institute

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

28.34

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property Security Experience, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Building Support Worker Posted on: 10/22/2025 Location: The Clay - 600 East Howell Street, Seattle Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12:00AM-12:00PM - 24 hours a week / Part-time Reports To: Area Manager Pay Range: $22.71-$28.34 Position Type: Non-exempt, unionized position (OPEIU 8). The Building Support Worker duties are primarily security duties for a building with 24/7 staff. Responsibilities: 1. Foster a safe, clean and peaceful environment. 2. Provide an onsite presence mainly at the reception desk monitoring the building through security camera and monitoring the people as they enter and exit the building. The purpose is to assist with deterring theft, violence, vandalism, illegal activities or infractions of property rules. 3. Enforce house rules and guest policies. 4. Monitor individuals entering and exiting the property. 5. Monitor activities and appearance of the common areas – entry, hallways, bathrooms and community rooms. 6. Respond to residents’ concerns and questions regarding the building. 7. Respond to emergencies on site, being on-call with a cell phone and performing grounds checks. Call 911 in case of emergencies such as fire or injuries. Alert LIHI staff and management of incidents, safety concerns and other related issues. 8. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. One year property security experience. 2. Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills. 3. Experience working with low-income people. 4. Good communication skills. 5. Must pass criminal background and drug test. Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees) * Generous vacation and sick leave * 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday * Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options) * Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8) * 403b offered for non-union employees * Employee Assistance Program * Travel Assistance Program * Aflac offered for all employees. About us: The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive. Saturday and Sunday 12:00AM-12:00PM - 24 hours a week / Part-time Saturday and Sunday 12:00AM-12:00PM - 24 hours a week / Part-time

Responsibilities

The Building Support Worker is responsible for fostering a safe, clean, and peaceful environment while monitoring the building's security. Duties include enforcing house rules, responding to emergencies, and assisting residents with their concerns.