Building Support Worker at Low Income Housing Institute (Lihi) in Renton, WA | USD22-28 | Kablio

Role

Description

access monitoring

security camera

incident reporting

emergency response

rule enforcement

resident support

Respond to residents' concerns and questions regarding the building.
Monitor individuals entering and exiting the property.
Foster a safe, clean and peaceful environment.
Enforce house rules and guest policies.
Monitor activities and appearance of the common areas - entry, hallways, bathrooms and community rooms.
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.
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.

Requirements

background check

problem solving

security experience

low income

communication

Must pass criminal background and drug test.
Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
One year property security experience.
Experience working with low-income people.
Good communication skills.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Generous vacation and sick leave
403b offered for non-union employees
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
Aflac offered for all employees.
Travel Assistance Program
Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass criminal background and drug test.

Company

Overview

Founded 1991

Year of establishment

The organization began in 1991 as a grassroots shelter in Seattle.

1,700+ Units

Total housing units managed

Over 1,700 housing units are managed across multiple counties.

30% AMI

Income eligibility threshold

Units serve households earning under 30% of the area median income.

700+ Homes

Permanent homes delivered

Over 700 permanent homes have been provided for previously homeless individuals.

It finances and manages over 1,700 units across multiple counties in Washington, including innovative tiny-home villages built in collaboration with local partners.
Their projects span permanent housing, transitional apartments, and hygiene centers—like a downtown rest stop offering showers, laundry, and toiletries.
Alongside real-estate development, they run case management, life-skills training, youth programs, and financial literacy workshops at housing sites.
Unlike typical nonprofits, they both own property and deliver on-site services—blending bricks-and-mortar with hands-on resident support.

Culture + Values

Affordable housing does not mean poor quality housing.
Innovative partnerships, creative project development and sustainable design features in affordable housing makes for a healthy, strong, and committed community.
Develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State.
Administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.

Environment + Sustainability

Emphasizes sustainable design features in affordable housing developments.
Committed to sustainable design that results in lower utility and operating costs in the long term.
Incorporates energy-efficient systems and materials as part of its project development.
Uses sustainable design as a strategy to build healthy, cost-effective affordable housing communities.

Inclusion & Diversity

No clearly stated DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on site or LinkedIn.

Articles

Tiny Houses

Overview

Founded 1991

Year of establishment

The organization began in 1991 as a grassroots shelter in Seattle.

1,700+ Units

Total housing units managed

Over 1,700 housing units are managed across multiple counties.

30% AMI

Income eligibility threshold

Units serve households earning under 30% of the area median income.

700+ Homes

Permanent homes delivered

Over 700 permanent homes have been provided for previously homeless individuals.

It finances and manages over 1,700 units across multiple counties in Washington, including innovative tiny-home villages built in collaboration with local partners.
Their projects span permanent housing, transitional apartments, and hygiene centers—like a downtown rest stop offering showers, laundry, and toiletries.
Alongside real-estate development, they run case management, life-skills training, youth programs, and financial literacy workshops at housing sites.
Unlike typical nonprofits, they both own property and deliver on-site services—blending bricks-and-mortar with hands-on resident support.

Culture + Values

Affordable housing does not mean poor quality housing.
Innovative partnerships, creative project development and sustainable design features in affordable housing makes for a healthy, strong, and committed community.
Develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State.
Administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.

Environment + Sustainability

Emphasizes sustainable design features in affordable housing developments.
Committed to sustainable design that results in lower utility and operating costs in the long term.
Incorporates energy-efficient systems and materials as part of its project development.
Uses sustainable design as a strategy to build healthy, cost-effective affordable housing communities.

Inclusion & Diversity

No clearly stated DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on site or LinkedIn.

Articles

Tiny Houses