Maintenance Lead

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager in overseeing the day to day operations of the Maintenance Department. Overees and coordinates maintenance operations to provide timely and cost-effective maintenance services, ensuring work is performed in accourdane with HUD standards and general policies and Agency objectives. Responsible for skilled maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and light equipment. Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and general repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment or machinery in response to service requests. These tasks are to be performed in compliance with National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) and other HUD evaluation systems.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position. Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.

Coordinates the work of the maintenance crew as directed by the Facilities Manager inspects work-in-progress to ensure compliance with established standards, makes recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor as needed.

Ensures maintenance staff are properly trained as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, monitors the progress of new hires, ensures maintenance staff receive training on new and updated regulations and procedures, and reports needs/deficiencies, and makes recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor as applicable.

Assists in the procurement of outside contractors when necessary and in establishing general guidelines and priorities for contractor projects.

Participates in annual and conducts regular inspections of units to determine the need for preventive maintenance and/or restorative repairs.

Prepares work-orders in response to calls from residents and maintains required records and reports related to site maintenance.

Diagnoses problems and makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment pursuant to NSPIRE in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and related trades.

Assists in inspecting damage to Agency-owned properties. May make determinations regarding tenant responsibility for repairs and work with supervisor to assess tenant charges according to the Agency protocol.

Oversees and performs rough carpentry work including installation/repair of entry doors, sliding doors, interior doors, interior framing and/or repair of wall partitions, installation of wall gypsum board and building insulation.

Oversees and performs finished carpentry including window and door trims and repair, replacement of wood/vinyl base trim, installation of wood trim millwork, installation and/or replacement of new kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, repair of cabinets, preparation and installation of new flooring, preparation, and installation/repair of wall/floor tile.

Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete.

Oversees and performs electrical work including installation and repair of wiring, troubleshooting and replacement of existing switches and outlets, replacement of circuit breakers, replacement of light fixtures, and other electrical repairs.

Oversees and repairs and maintains plumbing systems by performing general work including rough piping for domestic water and sanitary sewer, repair/replacement/installation of plumbing fixtures such as sinks and bathtubs, installation of valves for shower, kitchen, and bath, replacing washers, mending burst pipes, repairing leaks, opening clogged drains, and performing other appropriate repairs/installations to meet or exceed housing quality standards.

Oversees and makes repairs and adjustments to various appliances and equipment (e.g., furnaces, dishwashers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, electric motors, smoke detectors, etc.) and replaces appliances and equipment when necessary.

Oversees and performs general interior and exterior repairs including structural components (e.g., stairways, floor joists, and rafters), roof repairs (e.g., replacement, flashing repair, etc.), foundation waterproofing, masonry, and concrete replacement/repair (e.g., walks, brick, paving, steps, curbing), repair/replacement of gutters, downspouts, garage doors, fences, gates, doors, windows, doorbells, peepholes, signs, clotheslines, fans, belts, and insulation. Changes the lock(s) in accordance with Agency procedures and makes or has made any necessary keys.

Starts, operates, and checks for safety and appropriate maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, hand tools, pumps, chain saws, and Agency maintenance vehicles. May maintain and make general repairs to power tools and equipment such as chain saws, pumps, and vehicles, which includes checking and maintaining lubricant levels, timing, replacing, and adjusting worn or damaged parts.

May install HVAC systems. Keeps HVAC equipment and systems ready for use by performing a full range of preventive maintenance and restoring and repairing faulty or inoperative systems and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, piping and wiring diagrams, and manufacturers’ specifications.

Oversees and prepares all interior/exterior wall surfaces for painting, varnishing and/or staining by removing electrical outlets and lighting fixtures, spreading drop cloths, scraping peeled paint, patching holes, taping, and floating drywall, and/or sanding. Removes closet and bedroom doors and any graffiti on surfaces. Mixes paints as needed to match previously painted surfaces and paints all prepared surfaces with a brush, roller, or spray equipment.

Oversee and performs thorough clean-up of work area including removing drop cloths, masking paper and tape, and replacing fixtures, covers, etc.

Ensures Agency-owned materials, apartments, common areas, tools, and equipment are in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Maintains a neat and organized workshop area free of clutter and debris. Upon completion of maintenance task, all tools and excess supplies must be cleaned up and stored appropriately.

Oversees and performs welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and/or electric welding equipment, using appropriate welding techniques and equipment to ensure precision, control, and care to avoid damage and to prevent injury to oneself and others.

May operate any of the following types of equipment: graders, backhoes, tractors, lawn equipment and other equipment necessary to maintain and repair Agency grounds, parking lots, drives, drainage structures, and other Agency property.

Checks and fuels vehicles and perform light mechanical adjustments within area of expertise.

Responsible for timely vacant unit turnaround make-ready and notifies Facilities Manager is ready for re-rental.

Works with Housing Managers and reviews schedules, reports, and requests to determine maintenance needs.

Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, tools and equipment.

Performs NSPIRE inspections and safety inspections as assigned.

Assists management personnel with distribution of notices and move in/out inspections of housing units using a standard Agency checklist.

Reports any lease violations and unsafe, unsanitary, or hazardous conditions encountered or observed on or in any Agency property or building to the appropriate personnel.

Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service.

Responds to emergency calls after hours, holidays and weekends on a rotating standby and backup basis.

Follows all established safety procedures and standards.

Maintains a professional image and attitude in keeping the objectives of the Agency and tenant’s welfare.

Accurately prepares and submits applicable reports/records in a timely manner.

Ensures privacy and maintains security of confidentiality pertaining to activities and residents.

Accountable for consistent adherence to strong Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.

Pay: From $19.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to housing sites in the Charleston, Dunbar and Rand areas?

License/Certification:

• WV Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19