Journeyperson Service & Maintenance Specialist

• Location 1001 WASHINGTON AVE N,MINNEAPOLIS, MN, ,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Internal Close Date: September 29, 2026

Salary: $39.66 per hour

Department/

Location:

Public Housing Program / 1815 Central Ave NE

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the duties of a Service Maintenance Specialist, including interior and exterior building maintenance activities for AMP high-rise buildings and scattered site properties, without supervision or assistance. The incumbent performs a variety of repair duties, including plumbing, drainage, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and masonry, including complex issues. The incumbent also assists building and grounds staff with janitorial duties, including cleaning vacant units and removing snow.

Individuals are appointed to these positions.

All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority’s (“MPHA” or “Authority”) mission, vision, and values.

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Responds to interior and exterior building maintenance and repair work orders, including complex issues.
• Performs a wide variety of general maintenance and repair functions including mechanical, heating, household appliance, drainage, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry maintenance, and repairs of moderate complexity.
• Repairs or replaces leaking kitchen and bathroom fixtures and drains. Unplugs sink, tub, and toilet drains.
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces cabinet doors, drawers, and related hardware. Adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces interior and exterior door locksets and cores. Adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces windows and screens.
• Troubleshoots, responds and/or repairs minor electrical problems with appliances, including stoves, refrigerators, furnaces, hot water heaters, and smoke detectors.
• May install replacement kitchen appliances.
• Repairs and adjusts trash compaction equipment.
• Maintains, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to power equipment.
• Clears clogged main sanitary sewer drains using power drain cleaning equipment.
• Trims trees using hand and power tools.
• Cleans and flushes gutters and downspouts and makes minor exterior building repairs to roofs, doors, exterior walls, and foundations for scattered site properties.
• Removes heavy debris and trash from MPHA properties. Exchanges refuse dumpsters in high-rise properties.
• Operates snow removal equipment including truck-mounted plows and salt/sand distribution equipment.
• Maintains logs and records regarding vacant units, snow removal, vehicle maintenance, daily time records, etc.
• Maintains and repairs building, walkway, and driveway masonry and asphalt surfaces.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and training, as required.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating and established safety procedures. Uses, maintains, and replaces assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• May pick up and deliver building maintenance and repair equipment, supplies, and appliances, as assigned.
• Performs on-call, after-hours duty as assigned.
• Trains new Service Maintenance Specialists and may train Buildings & Ground Specialists.
• Acts as the backup during the short-term absence of the Maintenance Team Leader, including responding as the lead to emergencies at the direction of the Regional
• Property Manager or Property Manager.
• Assists the MTL in ensuring that maintenance and trades staff have the materials and equipment needed to perform their work.
• Ability to perform all tasks efficiently without supervision or assistance from others.
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