Heating and Plumbing Mechanic Aide

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Full Time NORFOLK, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.99 To $25.72 Hourly

We Are Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

We are proud to be the largest housing and redevelopment authority in Virginia and a leader in real estate development and property management across the country. Since 1940, we’ve been working to revitalize and improve neighborhoods in Norfolk.

As an award-winning public housing authority designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the NRHA VISION is to provide quality housing choices in neighborhoods where people want to live. Our MISSION is to provide quality housing opportunities that create sustainable, mixed-income communities.

Today, our dedicated team continues focusing on our vision and mission by providing exceptional service to residents, vendors, development partners, and community stakeholders through programs that support the development and sustainability of affordable housing and offering programs that support the goal of self-sufficiency for all residents of Norfolk, Virginia.

Performs semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial boiler plants and associated equipment to heating, hot and cold water, and plumbing services to public housing communities and recreational centers. Assists in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of non-boiler heating systems of public housing communities and authority-managed properties. Monitors industrial and commercial boiler plant systems. May respond and acts on routine boiler plant trouble calls.

Repairs underground piping. Assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating cogenerator systems. Participates on special assigned projects. Maintains current knowledge of heating system and boiler maintenance methods and techniques.

• Operates and maintains systems with minimal downtime.
• Diagnoses and fixes heating issues accurately and promptly.
• Resolves service calls within 1 business day.
• Completes underground pipe repairs safely and restores area properly.
• Completes assigned project tasks on time and to standard.
• Maintains all required licenses and applies current techniques.
• Uses and maintains tools safely and effectively.
• Communicates clearly; works well with team and residents.

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required. One to two years of operation and maintenance in heat generation systems and related and equipment experience.

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience necessary to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certification in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Heating, or Plumbing is required.

Gas Certification and Boilermaker title may be required for assignments.

Personal heating and plumbing tools are required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Subject to a background check, pre-employment health check, and reference verification prior to hire.
• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to NRHA’s code of conduct and ethics policies.

• General knowledge of installing, repairing, and maintaining heating boilers and domestic heating units and systems; includes knowledge of heating, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical principles, concepts, methods, and techniques related to heating system maintenance.
• Operational knowledge of maintenance of small electric motors, pumps, and valves including replacing mechanical seals, bearings, packing…