Area Maintenance Worker

JOBTHE AGENCYThe Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority, a nonprofit, public corporation, is committed to addressing the unmet housing needs of residents and communities in ourcounty. The Housing Authority manages approximately 1700 units throughout the County under a variety of affordable housing programs including Public Housing, year around farmlabor housing and migrant housing.

The Authority also administers the Housing Choice Voucher program in the following counties:
Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, Tuolumne and Stanislaus. The Authority is governed by a citizen's commission appointed by the County Board of Supervisors.

MISSION The Housing Authority is committed to providing a high quality of service in carrying out its mission by:

Being sensitive to our client's needs and treating them with dignity and respect.

Utilizing the talents and skills of our staff.

Fostering partnerships.

Utilizing resources in the most efficient and effective manner.

HOUSING Provide decent, safe and affordable rental housing and home ownership opportunities.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Provide and promote service opportunities that encourage and support individuals and families toward achieving greater independence and self-sufficiency.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Provide opportunities for conserving and upgrading affordable housing stock, improving infrastructure, and stabilizing and creating desirable neighborhoods.

THE POSITION The Area Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled maintenance, repair, inspections, alterations, and construction work for an assigned geographical area. Ensures proper maintenance of all area housing units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Frames and installs walls, partitions, doorways and windows; replaces window and door screens; patches and repairs roofs as necessary.

Repairs and replaces parts on stoves, refrigerators, and other major household appliances. Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures including skins, toilets, faucets and pipes.

Clears obstructions from water and sewer lines; repairs sprinkler systems.

Repairs and replaces damaged cabinetry, counter tops, tile and miscellaneous flooring.

Installs and replaces a variety of hardware including door locks, door jambs, handicap bars, and curtain rods/blinds.

Installs, inspects and repairs HVAC, electrical, gas, water and appliances systems.

Inspects and approves contractors pay request upon satisfactory completion of contracted work items (landscaping, modernizations, and other project work).Reads and interprets sketches, diagrams, drawings, and blueprints. Installs, repairs, and replaces fences and gates.

Repairs and installs electrical and lighting systems; including fixtures, switches, outlets and fuse boxes.

Tests and adjusts smoke alarms; replaces batteries as needed. Purchases maintenance materials as authorized and required. Operates light duty vehicles with auto/manual transmission.

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES Participates in the moving of large appliances Attends training programs as required Applies pesticide for insect control

Other duties as may be assignedSUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from Maintenance Supervisor. Provides general direction and supervision to landscaping and painting crews or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of a valid California driver's license.

EPA-CFC Type I/II License (obtained within 12 months of being hired).Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques used in building and ground maintenance activities including skilled carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

Methods and techniques used in estimating time and material for assigned projects. Use of tools, and equipment used in building and ground maintenance

Safe work practices

Ability to:

Plan and establish work order priority on work to be completed on a daily basis Work independently with limited supervision

Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work Estimate necessary materials and supplies accurately Perform a full range of skilled building maintenance work

Read and interpret sketches, diagrams, drawings, and blueprints.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,…