Heating and Plumbing Mechanic (With $5,000 New Hire Payment!)About NRHA Founded in 1940, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) provides low-income families in Norfolk, Virginia with safe and well-maintained housing. It also plans and administers large-scale residential redevelopment programs within Norfolk.NRHA is an award-winning public housing authority that has been effective in obtaining private investment partners to fund new neighborhoods; improving low-income public housing; planning and building mixed-income communities; and offering programs that support residents receiving rental assistance on their path to self-sufficiency. NRHA aims to create and apply meaningful housing and neighborhood development programs to serve all residents of Norfolk, Virginia.NRHA looks for people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community. About the Position NRHA seeks qualified candidates for the position of Heating and Plumbing Mechanic. The job holder performs routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements on heating and plumbing systems at public housing apartment units and buildings. The job holder routinely works with industrial and commercial boiler plant systems, and with non-boiler heating systems.Key responsibilities of this position include:Operating, maintaining, and repairing industrial boiler plants and associated equipment for heating, hot and cold water, and other household heating and plumbing services for public housing communities and authority-managed properties. Maintaining, repairing, and inspecting non-boiler heating systems of public housing communities and authority-managed properties. Monitoring industrial and commercial boiler plant systems. Responding and acting on routine and emergency boiler plant trouble calls; this position responds to emergency calls.Repairing underground piping.Operating, maintaining, and repairing heating co-generator systems. Coordinating and assisting coworkers, third-party contractors, utility companies, and others to assure completion of assigned heating and pluming work assignments or projects.Completing standard shop management documents, including work orders, inventory purchase orders, and timesheets.Performing emergency, on-call repairs.Attending training classes and maintaining current knowledge of heating system and boiler maintenance methods and techniques. The ideal candidate for this job will have: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification required. Vocational or technical school training in heating systems, HVAC systems, or boiler maintenance; apprenticeship or on-the-job training can be substituted. Three- to five-years of operation and maintenance experience with heat generation systems. Personal heating and plumbing tools are required. Current and valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record required. Candidates with a combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to the qualifications listed above will also be considered. Candidates with gas certification and/or boilermaker title will be preferred over other candidates as some work assignments may require those certifications. NRHA looks for people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community. Those candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly by telephone. All other candidates will receive an email communication after the position is filled. NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The hiring pay range for the position is $37,440.00 to $56,763.20. The compensation offer will be determined by the candidate's work history and skill set. Benefits include VRS retirement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement options, public service loan forgiveness, and much more. NRHA offers a total of $5,000 in payments to new hires in this position. A 90-day employment period is required to qualify for the full payment amount. Those candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly by telephone. All other candidates will receive an email communication after the position is filled. Want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community? NRHA is looking for you! NRHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants receive consideration for a position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other class protected by law. NRHA is an eVerify employer and reviews the eligibility of each employee to work in the United States. NRHA is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. NRHA requires a criminal history record review for all positions. NRHA reserves the right to close or withdraw at any time any position it lists.