Site Maintenance Specialist - Blue River

SITE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Homes for Good is looking for a Site Maintenance Specialist in Blue River to join our team!

Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene, Oregon, servicing all of Lane County (4,600 sq. miles). The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing.

Homes for Good is passionate about providing employees opportunities to maximize career growth while experiencing the personal satisfaction of working for a mission driven organization.

At Homes for Good, employees are supported and empowered by a collaborative culture that shapes how we work together with the common goal of providing essential housing services throughout Lane County.

Our Supportive Housing Division provides housing and supportive services directly to the people who need it most. Our cross‑functional team provides exceptional customer service while supporting our residents in achieving stability and success. The Supportive Housing Division consists of the Property Management, Permanent Supportive Housing, Resident Services and Maintenance departments. Our combined programs help over 900 households increase stability, access to opportunity, and success in housing.

The Site Maintenance Specialist is an entry‑level/early‑career classification. The position is responsible for performing a variety of entry‑level/semi‑skilled manual labor tasks to ensure that Homes for Good’s apartment communities are safe and sanitary places to live and work. The ideal candidate will have a year of experience in a maintenance position.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide a variety of day‑to‑day tasks as required to assist the Property Manager in the management of apartment communities.
• Conduct inspections of all units in coordination with the Property Manager or Agency representative.
• Distribution and posting of notices, newsletters, and other communications.
• Assist residents in emergency situations; lock‑outs and other problems as needed.
• Serve as liaison between residents and Agency staff.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and files of activities.
• Refer maintenance work orders to Property Manager or delegate when necessary.
• May be required to live in Agency housing.
• Perform routine custodial and grounds maintenance work as necessary, including but not limited to:
  • Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, wax and polish floors of all common areas.
  • Maintain and clean laundry facilities.
  • Empty all common area trash receptacles.
  • Keep sidewalks, parking areas and common areas swept, neat and clean of all litter and debris.
  • Edging, weeding, and mowing.
  • Rake and bag leaves from all ground areas.
  • Keep sidewalks clear of snow.
• Perform minor routine repairs for vacant or occupied units. Typical repairs may include but are not limited to:
  • Unplug sinks and toilets.
  • Repair and/or replace toilet ball cocks and flappers.
  • Repair and/or replace towel bars, toilet seats and other bathroom hardware.
  • Maintain and/or replace smoke detectors.
  • Repair and/or replace curtain rods, blinds and other apartment fixtures.
  • Report other maintenance needs to Property Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply.

Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is sufficient. Typical combinations of training and experience would be: