Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary

This position involves the performance of routine and diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds owned and managed by the East Greenwich Housing Authority.   The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to have knowledge of and some manual skills in repairing such items as plumbing, electrical outlets and switches, stoves, refrigerators, windows, doors and other wood materials, and other mechanical equipment. 

The Maintenance Mechanic generally exercises a great deal of independence in judgment in resolving problems related to repairing & maintenance of the buildings and grounds. The Maintenance Mechanic may provide work direction and guidance to other maintenance staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (illustrative, not all-inclusive)

1. Independently performs a wide range of building and equipment repairs and maintenance functions

2. Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and pipes such as toilets, sinks, drains, valves, and controls, unclogs clogged fixtures and pipes

3. Trouble shoots and repairs of electrical ranges including such tasks as replacing burner controls and switches, replacing electrical heating elements, replacing door handles and gaskets, etc.

4. Trouble-shoots and repairs or replaces electrical systems and components including switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, fuses, electrical wiring, etc.

5. Trouble-shoots and repairs HVAC systems and components including air conditioner filter replacement, furnaces, fans, blowers, thermostats, controls, etc.

6. Troubleshoots and repairs or replace refrigerators including replacing fans, compressors, evaporator coils, controls, door handles, gaskets, etc.

7. Repairs or replaces windows, window frames, doors, door frames, locks, floors, ceilings, cabinets, roofs, fascia, soffits, gutters, downspouts, etc.

8. Performs vacancy preparation work such as patching and preparing walls for painting, cleaning stoves and refrigerators, cleaning, and making repairs to building surfaces, fixtures, systems, and equipment.

9. Maintains in good repair all assigned service vehicles, tools, and equipment.

10. Uses a wide range of hand tools and equipment such as drills, hammers, pliers, screw drivers, electrical testers, hand and power saws, cutters, plungers, threaders, wire brushes, paint rollers and brushes, sprayers, etc.

11. Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment for own purposes and for others working on teams that may involve lifting heavy objects into place.

12. Inspects apartments for maintenance work to be done, usually because of a resident request, work order, or reported inspection items and completes repairs as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

13. Plans and carries out preventive maintenance and regular repair programs for building surfaces, systems, fixtures, and ground equipment.

14. Performs several groundskeeping tasks, including but not limited to trash removal, trimming, mowing, planting, snow removal, etc.

15. Performs routine cleaning of buildings and grounds as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

16. Provides after-hours and weekend emergency coverage as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

17. Attends workshops, seminars, and training sessions as instructed by the Executive Director.

18. Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

Abilities Required

1. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance

2. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the plumbing carpentry and electrical trades

3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work

4. Ability to use tools and equipment necessary to perform the maintenance and repair tasks as outlined above

5. Ability to inspect building and grounds and determine needed repairs

6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions

7. Ability to understand and work from sketches, blueprints, diagrams, etc.

8. Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, associates, residents, and contractors

10. Computer literacy with the ability to operate a computer and ability to learn and manipulate the appropriate EGHA  software programs

Physical Nature of the Position

Position requires the following physical abilities:

1. Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

3. Ability to carry, handle, and move file folders, pens, and other common light office materials.

4. Ability to visually inspect buildings and grounds.

5. Ability to read schematics, plans, equipment manuals, and related documents.

6. Ability to lift or handle a variety of appliances and items including refrigerators, sinks, countertops, fan motors, and ranges using hand trucks.

7. Ability to perform heavy lifting of objects, such as lifting 100 lbs. from ground to waist level.

8. Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools used in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades.

9. Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and crouch to work in tight or cramped spaces such as attics and crawlspaces for extended periods of time.

10. Ability to work in wet, damp, hot, cold, or dusty conditions for extended periods of time.

11. Ability to climb a ladder to gain access to work areas.

12. Ability to physically inspect units, grounds, and common areas by kneeling, crouching, and/or stooping.

Minimum Qualifications

1.      This position requires graduation from an accredited high school with a degree or certification in a related trade. Minimum two years’ experience in maintaining housing developments or any equal combination of education, training and experience that provided the required knowledge for the position.

Special Requirements

1.   Possession of a valid driver's license.

2.   Must Pass a Criminal Background Check

3.   Ability to be covered under EGHA vehicle insurance policy.

4.   Ability to drive a snowplow during the winter season.

5.   Must be willing and able to provide emergency coverage after hours, which requires the employee to carry a cell phone while on call.

6.   Must obtain NSPIRE inspections cert