Maintenance Aide

Purpose: This semi-skilled maintenance position at the journeyman level in the Housing Management Operations Department, covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU Local 3, is primarily responsible for building maintenance repairs, janitorial work, and grounds and landscaping duties.  This position reports to a Site-Based Residential Property Manager.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Perform all janitorial related work in vacant units and common areas
2. Repairs and replaces electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, etc.
3. Replaces glass in doors and windows
4. Minor miscellaneous plumbing
5. Makes minor repairs of walls, sidewalks, etc.
6. Installs and repairs stoves, refrigeration, hot water heaters and other home appliances
7. Repairs floors, doors, windows and business furniture
8. Performs a wide variety of other semi-skilled building maintenance tasks
9. Cuts grass, cleans grounds, trims shrubs, and other grounds keeping 
10. Determines quantities and cost, and requests supplies
11. Cleans and stores tools and equipment
12. Must be able to use tools of the trade, as well as common office machines, including PCs, fax machines, etc.
13. Maintains records and logs as needed to document work performed
14. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
15. Must interact and have the ability to communicate well with diverse individuals and people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds
16. Bends/stoops/climbs, walks, reaches and lifts/carries heavy objects or relevant materials and tools; twists torso 45˚ to 90˚ to perform essential functions; must be able to stand most of the work day; works in year-round weather conditions
17. Must be physically able to access all units, common areas, buildings and grounds for work purposes
18. Must be able to work while standing or walking for extended periods of time
19. Must be able to work in hot, cold, damp, or dusty areas, both inside and outside
20. Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly
21. Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.  Demonstrated building and grounds maintenance experience; skilled tradesman experience preferred.  Must have and maintain a valid PA driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.

Special requirements:

• Exhibits a professional manner and communicates in a when dealing with coworkers and residents while at work.
• Good knowledge of common maintenance practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of one or more trade. 
• Able to read, understand, follow detailed instructions and work in accordance to prescribed standards and procedures.
• Ability to be on-call after normal working hours and/or on weekends and holidays, per the CBA.
• Must possess current PA Driver’s License and use personal vehicle as needed.

Physical requirements:  Must be able to continually perform the physical duties of this position and work in the environmental conditions required. Must be physically able to access all units, common areas, and grounds and be able to work while standing or walking for extended periods of time.  May need to lift objects weighing up to 80 lbs and carry up to 30 lbs.  Must be able to use stairs, ladders, bend, stoop, and crouch.  Must be able to work in hot, cold, damp or dusty areas and have a level of manual dexterity to operate equipment and make small detailed repairs.