Maintenance Technician

Housing Maintenance Technician – Hawkeye Area Community Action Program

Pay Range: $26.22/hr - $26.22/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Brief

Description:

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community‑focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403(b) with generous company match)
• Paid time off and 11 company paid holidays
• Short Term Disability after 1 year of employment
• Basic Life and AD&DD coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits:
  Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, and Vision
• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy University and Upper Iowa University

The primary responsibility of the Housing Maintenance Technician is to perform inspections of homes and housing units of program‑eligible participants and identify and address repair needs. The position will work with HACAP Housing staff members and tenants to identify repair needs and will work independently to troubleshoot and remedy maintenance needs. Duties include basic repairs and maintenance of drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, and carpentry.

HACAP has 74 units in Linn County, so the majority of work will be in Linn County. Assistance at times will be needed in Benton and Johnson County.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (some non‑traditional hours and on-call may be needed); $26.22 hourly.

• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance of areas described above in the position goal.
• Oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures as necessary.
• Provide feedback on dangerous situations, liability issues, safety, and health‑related issues.
• Turn units within the property manager’s time frame.
• Clean out exited units.
• Assist property manager with evictions.
• This position is part of the On‑Call maintenance team.
• Comply with HACAP’s confidentially policy and maintain a respectful relationship with HACAP clients, tenants and contractors.
• Other duties as assigned by the housing operations managers and other leadership staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands‑on experience performing housing rehabilitation/maintenance duties
• Good knowledge of safety practices regarding the proper use of power and/or hand tools and equipment utilized to perform home weatherization/rehabilitation services
• Demonstrated ability and efficiency to perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other maintenance skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specification write‑ups

• Willingness to work flexible hours if needed
• Willingness to work an on‑call maintenance schedule
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid car insurance
• Must be able to pass spirometry and physical agility test

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Non‑profit Organizations