Housing Specialist

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As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust IAW job requirement through the Customs & Border Protection Agency. Provides on-site support and coordinated maintenance and upkeep of Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Housing units in Piegan, MT, Sweetgrass, MT and Del Bonita, MT. Work will be home‑based at Piegan, MT with visits as required to Sweetgrass, MT and Del Bonita, MT.

A government vehicle will be provided for site support.

• Estimated Starting Salary Range: $76,000 – $78,000
• Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided (subject to change with or without notice)

• Perform administrative tasks listed below:
• Perform move‑in and move‑out inspections.
• Complete and obtain signature for Occupancy Agreements.
• Submit work orders to contractor for major maintenance tasks.
• Review and recommend approval for completed work.
• Coordinate administrative/maintenance duties with the regional CBP housing program managers.
• Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of CBP Houses.
• Respond to service requests submitted by CBP Housing occupants, initiate/coordinate correction action with the Government to identify and repair requirements during normal working hours.
• Respond to emergency service requests submitted by CBP Housing occupants and callback response work requests immediately during normal working hours and within two (2) hours when the work request is made outside normal working hours. Remain on‑site until the emergency has been secured and adequate temporary repairs have been made. This after‑hours work is supported with overtime pay when required above normal 40‑hour work week.
• Work to get permanent repairs accomplished as soon as practicable.
• Provide a written account of any emergency callbacks, to include costs incurred and a plan for permanent correction of the problem, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or designee the morning of the next working day.
• Respond to urgent work requests within two (2) hours during normal working hours.
• Respond to routine work requests and have a vendor complete the required work within forty‑eight (48) hours of notification.
• Notify the Government Lead with a written extension request if the forty‑eight (48) hour period will be exceeded.
• Performs HVAC preventative maintenance and upkeep. Ensures that all HVAC units are working properly and efficiently. Tasks include:
• Inspect electrical components
• Clean evaporative coil
• Clean condensing unit
• Check refrigerant pressures and adjust as needed
• Inspect the air distribution system and adjust as needed
• Balance airflow
• Clean air ducts
• Inspect and lubricate all moving parts
• Respond to emergency call and provide emergency repairs
• On‑call 24/7
• Schedule and replace all CBP Housing HVAC filters every 2 months or as needed
• Ensure furnaces and generators are working, especially during cooler temperatures.
• Perform general maintenance on smoke detectors and alarms. Tasks include:
• Replace smoke alarm batteries yearly or as needed
• Replace smoke alarms yearly or as necessary
• Clean smoke alarms to ensure functionality yearly
• General Housing Repairs. Tasks include troubleshooting and repairing appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, washers, dryers, dishwasher, food disposal, hot water heaters, and replacement as necessary; responding to electrical and plumbing emergencies; providing troubleshooting and repairs on minor plumbing issues; replacing water faucets; unclog toilets, shower and sink drains; repairing water leaks as necessary.
• Provide troubleshooting and repairs on minor electrical issues: light switches, electrical outlets, light fixtures, ceiling fans, electrical breakers.
• Provide minor mechanical and cosmetic repairs to CBP houses: install or replace door locks, repair or replace hardware, touch up paint as necessary.
• Assist in determining the need for major repairs on housing units, make recommendations, supervise all contracted major repairs requiring…