Maintenance Mechanic

Performs general maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, grounds, and unit-turnover work on Housing Authority properties; performs related duties as required.

An employee in this position performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties involving Housing Authority dwelling units, buildings, grounds, equipment, and related facilities. Work may include basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, appliance repair, grounds maintenance, and preparation of vacant units for occupancy.

The employee is expected to identify maintenance problems and complete routine repairs within the scope of their training and experience. Repairs requiring specialized licensing, certification, or expertise are referred to appropriate staff or contractors.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Executive Director or designated supervisor and is evaluated based on the quality, safety, timeliness, and effectiveness of completed work.

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs to Housing Authority dwelling units, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Completes assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs, including repairing faucets, toilets, drains, fixtures, and minor water leaks.
• Performs basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing switches, outlets, light fixtures, and other components when permitted and within the employee's qualifications.
• Performs carpentry work, including repairing doors, windows, cabinets, locks, handrails, trim, and other building components.
• Installs and repairs drywall; patches walls and ceilings and prepares surfaces for painting.
• Performs interior and exterior painting, including surface preparation and touch-up work.
• Inspects appliances and performs minor appliance repairs or replacements as assigned.
• Assists with routine HVAC preventive maintenance, including replacing filters, cleaning equipment, and identifying conditions requiring repair by qualified personnel.
• Prepares vacant apartments for occupancy, including repairs, painting, cleaning, removal of discarded property, and other assigned turnover work.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, leaf and debris removal, and cleaning around parking areas and dumpsters as needed.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, and other maintenance equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Identifies maintenance and safety concerns and reports conditions requiring additional repair or specialized services.
• Assists with purchasing or obtaining materials and supplies necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintains basic work-order, maintenance, and material records as required.
• Interacts professionally and courteously with residents, coworkers, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Follows Housing Authority safety procedures and applicable building and maintenance requirements.
• Performs other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

This position involves physically demanding work and may require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment. Work activities may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

The employee may work in both indoor and outdoor environments and may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, fumes, odors, moisture, moving equipment, and other conditions normally associated with building and grounds maintenance.

The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

General knowledge of building and property maintenance practices; working knowledge of common hand and power tools; general knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, appliance, and building repairs; ability to identify maintenance problems and determine when specialized assistance is required; knowledge of appropriate workplace safety practices; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to complete work orders and basic maintenance records;

ability to work independently when assigned; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, vendors, contractors, and the public.

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent credential is…