Maintenance Worker -Housing

Maintenance Worker I Housing

Help support families and neighborhoods by maintaining residential homes and properties through hands-on repair work, general upkeep, and site clean-up. In this role, you'll tackle a wide variety of tasks—fixing what needs fixing, caring for outdoor spaces, and ensuring homes and yards remain safe, functional, and welcoming. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, working outdoors, and making a meaningful impact in the community.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on October 16th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Participates in work crews performing a wide variety of maintenance, construction, and repair work on residential assets and projects.

Participates in and performs repairs as well as residential building maintenance to meet HUD minimum property standards and the REAC/PHAS specifications.

Operates hand tools and hand power equipment.

May operate heavy equipment.

Basic knowledge and participates in the preparation and care of landscape and Housing Authority grounds.

Using basic equipment, actively participates in all snow removal operations activities in a safe manner, as required.

May provide work direction to subordinate personnel and use personnel management skills to effectively address and resolve job related problems, as assigned.

May be assigned responsibility for the acceptable completion of a maintenance project, with little direct supervision.

Safely participates in such activities as helping load and unload equipment on trucks, trimming trees with power saws, landscaping, minimal construction work, building repairs, painting both exteriors and interiors, roofing, plumbing, minor electric work, window/screen repairs, carpentry and heating repairs.

Occasionally work from blueprints, sketches, building plans, and frequently follow oral, or written instructions.

May assist in estimating and requisitioning materials, supplies, and equipment needed to maintain residential facilities and projects.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience and/or training relating to building or grounds maintenance including:
• Painting,
• Custodial,
• Drywall repair,
• Plumbing
• Heating or,
• Electrical
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
• Valid driver's license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess or obtain upon employment a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Complete two trainings within eighteen (18) months of employment, such as blood borne pathogens, asbestos awareness, fair housing and public housing overall maintenance from a certified professional association.
• Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to occasionally perform emergency work on evenings and weekends, if needed.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, including work orders.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the general public and housing authority residents.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery…