What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at Allegheny County Housing Authority?
Purpose: This semi-skilled maintenance position is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the interior and exterior of apartments and buildings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, residents, and individuals inside and outside the company.
- Timely prepares vacant units for occupancy.
- Maintain buildings and grounds for overall cleanliness and curb appeal.
- Complete minor work orders for painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other related maintenance activities.
- Complete landscaping and snow removal duties as needed.
- Emergency on-call duties as required by property manager.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid PA Driver’s License and use personal (reliable) vehicle is required.
- Knowledge of all hand tools and power tool, and protective equipment
- Knowledge in basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance, etc…
- Ability to read, understand and follow detailed instructions and work in accordance to proscribed standards and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work both inside and outside in all types of weather.
- Must be physically able to access all apartments, common areas, and grounds and work while standing or walking for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use stairs, ladders, bend, stoop, and crouch.
- Must be able to lift a maximum of 100 lbs. on occasion and 50 lbs. frequently.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Demonstrated experience as a maintenance aide or as a helper to a skilled tradesman.
As a condition of employment, candidate must successfully pass a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and background security review.