Maintenance Aide

Pay: From $26.80 per hour

Job description:

The Pawtucket Housing Authority announces open, competitive examination for the position of Maintenance Aide. A written exam must be taken and passed to be considered for this position.

The Maintenance Aide is a skilled position in which the incumbent performs basic tasks in such classifications as carpenter, plumber, HVAC, mason, and/or painter. The Maintenance Aide is also responsible for equipment maintenance including basic vehicle servicing of the PHAs entire fleet.

The Maintenance Aide is provided with direct supervision by either a Property Lead/Foreman or the Director of Operations. From time to time, a Maintenance Aide may be delegated supervisory duties for a crew of co-workers or may be asked to receive supervision from a Maintenance Mechanic who is not the Property Lead/Foreman.

• Performs minor carpentry work including window and sliding door repair, replacement of locks, hanging of interior and exterior doors, repair or replacement of basic trim, cove or millwork, repair or replacement of bathroom and kitchen cabinets, and repair or replacement of interior floor tile.
• Performs minor plumbing work including repair and replacement of faucet decks, repair or replacement of flushometers, replacement of sinks and toilets, re‑seating of toilets and replacement of wax rings, cleaning, and replacement of “P” traps, unplugging vertical and lateral waste lines, and minor repairs to valves such as repacking or washer replacement.
• Cleans vacant units upon resident move‑out or unit abandonment in preparation for the vacancy turnover process and cleans units ready for occupancy after completion of maintenance work.
• Performs minor masonry work including repairs to sidewalks, paving, steps, and curbing. He/She will be required to repair or replace bathroom tile, regrout and seal tub surrounds to obtain a watertight enclosure. Replaces defective floor tiles.
• Performs minor wall repair work including repairs to wall coverings and preparation for paint or wallpapering.
• Performs snow‑removal and de‑icing at all Authority properties on an as needed basis either during regular work hours or after hours by authorization of the Director of Operations.
• Inspects vacated units to determine repair requirements, materials required and estimated turnover time for review by the Executive Director and Director of Operations.
• Performs Unit Preventive Maintenance Program (UPMP) visits as directed by the Executive Director. This visit is performed consistent with the UPMP procedures of the Authority.
• Performs all routine and seasonal maintenance on Authority mowers, snow blowers and tractors and any other equipment owned by the PHA. Monitors the maintenance schedule for any authority vehicle (s) and notifies Director of Operations and recommend(s) all service needs of said equipment. Performs service when authorized has been given by the Director of Operations.

• Places pest control traps for insects and vermin and applies off‑the‑shelf pesticides utilizing the Preventative Pest Management protocols.
• Performs all assigned preventive maintenance duties on the mechanical system(s) including boilers and heating system(s).
• May be assigned to perform other responsibilities as required by the Director of Operations, Executive Director or other Housing Authority personnel.

• The Maintenance Aide will be evaluated on his/her ability to perform the task delegated to him/her in an efficient and timely manner, free from defect and waste of maintenance materials.
• Excessive callbacks to redo or complete partial work will be considered poor performance.
• Inability to complete unit turnover activities in a timely manner will be considered poor performance. Courtesy to residents and members of the general public is expected at all times.
• The ability to follow directions in the form of oral instruction or written procedure and to work with other staff in a cooperative manner is essential to good performance.

• Vocational or apprenticeship training in classified…