Summary

Responsible for maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and light equipment. Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs in response to service requests and results of inspections of units in accordance with Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS). Performs maintenance on mechanical equipment or machinery. All maintenance tasks are performed in one or more trades or crafts with minimal supervision. The duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems and makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment pursuant to UPCS requiring proficiency in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and related trades.

• Makes determinations regarding tenant responsibility for repairs and assess tenant charges according to the Authority protocol.

• Processes updates to work orders, enters data, and ensures the accuracy of data entered into the work order system.

• Performs minor or rough carpentry work including repair of entry doors, sliding doors, interior doors, interior framing and/or repair of wall partitions, installation of wall gypsum board and building insulation.

• Performs finished carpentry including window and door trims and repair, replacement of wood/vinyl base trim, installation of wood trim millwork, installation and/or replacement of new kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, repair of cabinets, preparation and installation of new flooring, preparation and installation/repair of wall/floor tile.

• Performs electrical work including re-wiring, troubleshooting and replacement of existing switches and outlets, replacement of circuit breakers, replacement of light fixtures, and other minor electrical repairs.

• Repairs and maintains plumbing systems by performing general work including limited rough piping for domestic water and sanitary sewer, repair/replacement/installation of plumbing fixtures such as sinks and bathtubs, installation of valves for shower, kitchen, and bath, replacing washers, mending burst pipes, repairing leaks, opening clogged drains, and performing other appropriate repairs/installations to meet or exceed housing quality standards.

• Makes repairs and adjustments to various appliances and equipment (e.g., furnaces, dishwashers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, electric motors, smoke detectors, etc.) and replaces appliances and equipment when necessary.

• Performs general interior and exterior repairs including structural components (e.g., stairways, floor joists, and rafters), roof repairs (e.g., replacement, flashing repair, etc.), foundation waterproofing, masonry and concrete replacement/repair (e.g., walks, brick, paving, steps, curbing), repair/replacement of gutters, downspouts, garage doors, fences, gates, doors, windows, doorbells, peepholes, signs, clotheslines, fans, belts, and insulation. Changes the lock(s) in accordance with Agency procedures and makes or has made any necessary keys.

• Starts, operates, and checks for safety and appropriate maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, hand tools, pumps, chain saws, and Authority maintenance vehicles.

• Maintains and makes minor repairs to power tools and equipment such as chain saws, pumps, and vehicles, which includes checking and maintaining lubricant levels, replacing, and adjusting worn or damaged parts.

Keeps HVAC equipment and systems ready for use by performing a full range of preventive maintenance, including but not limited to:

• Removing and cleaning blower motor and fan wheel

• Washing condenser and evaporator coils

• Replacing faulty circuit boards, igniters, transformers, contactors and thermostats.

• Operating various measuring and testing instruments

• Adjusting and calibrating equipment

• Repairing duct work

• Performing soldering, pipefitting, and welding

• Prepares all interior/exterior wall surfaces for painting by removing electrical outlets and lighting fixtures, spreading drop cloths, scraping peeled paint, patching holes, taping and floating drywall, and/or sanding. Removes closet and bedroom doors and any graffiti on surfaces.

• Sands wood surfaces to prepare for painting, varnishing and/or staining.

• Mixes paints as needed to match previously painted surfaces and paints all prepared surfaces with a brush, roller, or spray equipment.

• Performs thorough clean-up of work area including removing drop cloths, masking paper and tape, and replacing fixtures, covers, and plates.

• Cleans and maintains Authority-owned materials, tools, and equipment in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Maintains a neat and organized workshop area free of clutter and debris. Upon completion of maintenance task, all tools and excess supplies must be cleaned up and stored appropriately

• Submits requisitions for needed maintenance supplies and equipment.

• Accurately prepares and submits applicable work order reports/records in a timely manner.

• Distributes notices to residents as needed.

• Performs emergency and after-hours work as necessary and/or required.

• Follows all established safety procedures and standards.

• Reports any lease violations and unsafe, unsanitary, or hazardous conditions encountered or observed on or in any Authority property or building to the Property Manager and/or Supervisor.

• Maintains a professional image and attitude in keeping the objectives of the Authority and resident’s welfare.

• Maintenance responsibilities may also include, but are not limited to, pressure-washing of exterior surfaces as needed, painting and maintenance of all building systems such as gutters and downspouts, roof drainage systems, French drain systems, surface water management systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, signage, laundry centers, playgrounds, and any other common areas.
• Subject to on call rotation and after hours maintenance emergencies in accordance with Authority policies and procedures.
• Accountable for consistent adherence to strong Authority standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Authority materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.

• Performs other duties as required including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• High School graduate (or GED) or possess a vocational technician certification beyond high school, with two (2) to five (5) years experience or ten (10) or more years experience and training, as well as, successful completion of a skill proficiency assessment evaluation in building construction or maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

• UPCS Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment or other allowable period of hire as authorized by the Chief Executive Officer.

• Certification in HVAC with a thorough knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical repairs, and household appliances.

• Working knowledge of state and local building codes and HUD’s UPCS.

• Good degree of skill in one or more trade crafts and general knowledge of all maintenance crafts, as well as good math skills.

• Skilled in the use of various hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.

• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.

• Ability to read and/or understand directions contained in repair manuals and instructions/warning on cleaning agents, and, if assigned, write service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.

• Ability to read shop drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documents as appropriate.

• Ability to understand and ensure Authority compliance with Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS) for REAC inspections and Boiler and Domestic Water system checkups.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Authority employees and residents.

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to be covered under the Housing Authority’s fidelity bond.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Supervision Received and Given

The employee receives instructions from the Property Manager or Maintenance Technician Crew Leader as assigned. Generally, methods of accomplishing assignments are at the discretion of the employee within established procedures and repair manual guides. Deadlines, priorities, necessary guidelines, and scope of work are generally set by the supervisor and the employee's progress is monitored during each phase of the assignment and reviewed for compliance with procedures and for quality and completeness.

The employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Guidelines

The employee follows established maintenance procedures, practices good judgment, and uses service manuals, shop drawings, and scope of work as needed and as applicable in performing assigned tasks. If a situation not covered by these guidelines arises, the employee consults the supervisor for guidance.

Complexity

Work performed by the employee may be routine or non-routine in nature depending on the situation and assignment. General troubleshooting, repair, unscheduled maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks are generally routine and repetitive in nature, while the nature of some repairs may be highly complex. Occasionally, some tasks may require the exercise of personal judgment in making decisions on accomplishing assigned work.

Scope and Effect

The employee’s work primarily affects other employees and the residents in the Housing Authority. It also impacts the readiness and adequacy of total low-rent housing provided by the Authority. Through successful accomplishment of maintenance tasks, the Authority is able to continue providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing.

Personal Contacts

The employee's personal contacts are primarily with residents, other employees, city employees, and contractors. Contact with residents is particularly important. The purpose of this is to give and obtain information necessary to do maintenance tasks efficiently, safely, and to document all actions. Conditions under which contacts occur can range from normal to stressful in an emergency situation, such as a gas leak or power failure.

Physical Demands

• Normal physical activity can be tedious and require heavy lifting, carrying, and prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing and lying prone. The employee must use arm strength to manipulate hand tools such as saws, sanders, and jointers.

• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

• Must have a sense of balance sufficient for standing on a ladder of at least six (6) feet in height for an extended time period of time.

• Must be able to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment (e.g., drills, wrenches, hammers, pliers, electrical [Ohm] meters, saws, threaders, plumbing snakes, etc.)

• Work requires spatial perception, finger and manual dexterity.

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, and persons outside the Authority and perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

• Must be able to sit or stand for up to eight hours at a time while performing work duties.

• Must be able to use fingers bilaterally and unilaterally to utilize job-related tools and equipment.

• Must have vision and hearing corrected to be able to legally operate a vehicle in various environmental and traffic conditions and perform essential job functions.

• Must have normal color perception to differentiate colors of electrical wiring, etc.

• Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

Work Environment

The employee works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to weather extremes. The employee may occasionally be subjected to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, dangerous chemicals (e.g., cleaning solutions, solvents, insecticides), and skin irritants. The employee may be required to use goggles, gloves, masks, lumbar support belts, safety boots, and other personal protective equipment.

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