Maintenance Repairer

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment? The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Repairer to help our team repair our properties and help us fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing.

Founded in 1935, the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate‑income individuals. With over 2,700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section
8) vouchers, we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.

• Teamwork:
  We work together to achieve our goals.
• Welcoming:
  We create a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Actively Listen:
  We focus, clarify, and communicate next steps.
• Diverse, Inclusive and Equitable:
  We embrace all identities and backgrounds.
• Exceptional:
  We strive for excellence in all we do.
• Self‑Care:
  We believe in the well‑being of our team and ourselves.
• Share Power:
  We empower each other and our community.
• De‑Escalation:
  We manage conflicts calmly and effectively.
• Team Spirit:
  We work together to achieve our goals.

• 17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self‑care day.
• 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Life Insurance, Health and Dependent Care FSA, Allstate Voluntary Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan.

Hire Rate is $23.46 per hour; this is a Union Position.

Perform skilled and semi‑skilled building and/or repair services to maintain public housing properties, administrative office sites, and grounds. Perform general cleaning of shops and offices and cleaning of apartments being prepared for rental. Perform general maintenance and upkeep of grounds. Complete maintenance work orders and submit appropriate paperwork. Participate on the after‑hours emergency maintenance call schedule.

• Repairs and/or replaces plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, pipes, faucets, wax seals, and water heaters.
• Repair interior electrical systems including replacement of switches, outlets, wall plates, fuses, breakers, etc.
• Repairs and/or replaces doors, windows, locks, floor tile, door and window frames, window and patio door screens, shelving, cabinets, countertops, etc.
• Repair interior and exterior structural damages (i.e., holes in walls, ceiling, damaged floors, cracked foundation, missing roof shingles, siding, etc.).
• Unplug plumbing fixtures, interior drains, and main sewer line.
• Repairs and performs preventative maintenance on OHA‑furnished appliances (ranges and refrigerators) and equipment (furnaces and air conditioners). Instruct residents on proper care and use of equipment.
• Sheetrock installation, minor painting, and plastering.
• Prepare vacant renovations within the established guidelines and timeframe.
• Ensure work orders are completed timely and inventory is accounted for.
• Complete maintenance items in development sites, high‑rise towers, and scattered‑site OHA properties as required.
• Must be familiar with Uniform Physical Conditions Standards and ensure property is maintained accordingly.
• Ensure property grounds are clean and free of debris and litter.
• Landscaping: mulching, seeding, re‑sending, fertilizing, weeding, planting, pruning, trimming, and digging of grounds.
• Maintain frequent contact with office daily for additional work order requests. Compile necessary paperwork and submit.
• Maintain vehicle log when OHA vehicle is used.
• Monitor maintenance and repair of the vehicle assigned to zone.
• Refer need for pest control, housekeeping, and other lease violations to supervisor.
• Adhere to safety practices at all times to prevent cuts, burns, falls, and noise damage.
• Wear work boots and OHA‑issued uniforms.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Assist with snow removal and yard work.
• May assist with special projects.
• Work weekends, evening hours, or shift work if…