The Helena Housing Authority seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings, electrical, mechanical & plumbing systems, and grounds features. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Duties Include:

• Maintenance and repair of doors, windows, gates, walls, floors, roofs, and other building features using knowledge of carpentry, cabinetry, drywall, tiling, roofing, and skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools;
• Maintenance and repair of building utilities, appliances, and mechanical systems using knowledge of plumbing, electrical, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), and welding; and
• Manual and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining the landscape using knowledge of lawns, trees, shrubs, and other plants and a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• This position may involve remediating contaminated units, conducting inspections, and/or pest management.

Anticipated New Hire Compensation:

$20.10 to $24.22 per hour depending on qualifications.

On top of the hourly wage and 37 paid days off per year (holiday, sick, vacation), additional benefits for full time positions include HHA coverage of ~$13,000 or more per year toward health coverage, retirement contributions and additional insurance.

Apply Here:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed HHA Application Form either electronically at https://wkf.ms/3TU7E1i or by email to cdasilva[a]cmsmontana.com or mail to CMS, Attn: Casey, P.O. Box 1251, Helena, MT 59624.

For more information about job benefits or to view the full job description, check out our website: https://hhamt.org/hha-employment-information/

Qualifications to Join our Team:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation with vocational coursework and three (3) years of experience in building construction and/or maintenance and grounds keeping.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Montana driver’s license.
• Must pass an extensive background check, including criminal history check.
• Rotating on-call is a requirement, must be available to respond in-person to HHA’s facilities within 30 minutes of an emergency call.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Work requires the ability to perform manual labor requiring the full range of body movement.

Opportunities:

HHA offers a competitive wage with opportunity for career advancement through our Maintenance Technician Career Ladder providing highly experienced and skilled, high performing individuals promotion opportunities to earn up to $31.85 an hour.

The position remains open until filled. Applications received by April 8, 2024 will receive priority consideration. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening, later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you.

HHA is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and residents. As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles.

HHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HHA values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, vaccination status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply, please contact Greg Ross at the following number or email.

Questions: Please call 406-442-4934 or email gross[at]cmsmontana.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.10 - $24.22 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Construction: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person