Maintenance Mechanic - II

JOB SUMMARY

Provide and arrange general maintenance services for the buildings and grounds at housing developments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Perform routine, emergency and preventative building repair and maintenance including but not limited to the following:

· Painting

- Complete full prep and painting of units.

-Touch up painting resulting from repairs or damage to interior or exterior of units.

· Electrical

-Routine electrical maintenance not requiring the services of a license.

· Plumbing/Heating

-Routine plumbing/heating repairs not requiring a license.

· General Repairs

-Repair of outside surfaces-shingles, siding, etc.

-Repair of flooring including replacing floor tiles and carpeting.

-Repair of windows, window glass, screens, and doors.

-Repair of doors and window locks.

-Repair of walls and ceilings.

-Repair of stairs, porches, railings, and fences.

-Repair of cabinets.

-Coordinate and participate in unit, property, and equipment inspections.

-Perform alarm testing of smoke alarms and nurse call systems.

-Assists in removal and installation of appliances.

-Turnover vacant units in a timely manner for new move-ins.

-Perform grounds maintenance as assigned including mowing and trimming of grass and shrubs.

-Periodically operates mid-sized equipment including bucket loader, backhoe and dump truck.

-Make recommendations for purchasing products, supplies and equipment to lower costs and increase quality.

-Remove snow, spread salt and sand as assigned. Ensure walkways are sanded each day when working on-site.

-Follow safety procedures and report hazards promptly.

-Maintain good working relationships with residents and other staff and attend meetings regularly.

-Coordinate work with and communicate with subcontractors appropriately.

-Maintain resident confidentiality.

-Develop and maintain understanding of BHA and regulatory policies and procedures.

-Complete and maintain records, data, and information.

-Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

-Available to work on-call schedule as needed.

-High School diploma or equivalent.

-Valid driver's license.

-Experience and ability to make decisions and use sound judgment.

-Possess basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and general repair skills.

-Experience assisting disadvantaged people.

-Ability to complete necessary forms.

-Ability to work with minimum supervision.

-Ability to interact well with people.

-Ability to use tools, carry equipment and supplies and climb ladders.

-Excellent communication skills.

-Motivated by a desire to render services to others.

-Capable of exercising individual initiative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical requirements are necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position, maintain required coverage, and comply with applicable safety requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

-Lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, supplies, appliances, and materials required for building, unit, grounds, and snow-removal work. Frequent lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs.; occasional lifting/carrying over 15 lbs. and up to 100 lbs., using assistance, equipment, or safe lifting practices when needed.

-Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, twist, climb stairs and ladders, and work in confined or awkward spaces as needed to complete maintenance, inspection, emergency response, and coverage duties safely.

-Safely use hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, groundskeeping equipment, and required personal protective equipment.

-Safely operate a motor vehicle and, when assigned and properly authorized, operate maintenance or groundskeeping equipment required for the position.

-Receive instructions, communicate safety concerns, report hazards, and coordinate with residents, staff, contractors, vendors, and emergency personnel as needed for safe operations and required coverage.

-Recognize common workplace hazards, follow safety procedures, use required protective equipment, and respond to unsafe or emergency conditions as assigned.

-Safety-related sensory requirements:

-See sufficiently to drive as required by licensing standards, read instructions and labels, identify hazards, use tools and equipment, and perform inspections safely.

-Hear alarms, equipment sounds, verbal instructions, and communications needed to maintain safe work conditions.

-Detect odors associated with smoke, gas, fuel, chemicals, or other hazardous conditions when needed for safety.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

· Work is performed primarily inside apartments and community rooms year-round. Frequent exposure to outside seasonal weather.

· Seldom exposure to VDT radiation.

· Frequent exposure to bodily injuries.

· Occasional exposure to toxins, hazardous materials, electrical and mechanical hazards, dust and loud unpleasant noises and odors.

· Bangor Housing maintains a scent-free workplace. Employees are expected to refrain from wearing and using scented products including perfumes, colognes, body sprays and other strongly fragranced products while in the workplace.

EQUIPMENT USED

· Automobile.

· Portable phone.

· Electrical and plumbing accessories.

· Tools - including but not limited to drills, saws, hammers, mowers, wrenches, screwdrivers, gloves, goggles, masks, back support, respirator, earmuffs, GFI pigtail, tag/lockout breakers, tape measure.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY IN AN EMERGENCY

· Expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents and other employees.

Hourly: $22-$26 an hour

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26