Maintenance Mechanic

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY 

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 

SALARY: $38.15 – $46.40 / Hourly

CLOSING DATE/TIME: This position will remain open continuously until a sufficient number of applications has been received.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Maintains, alters, and repairs buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and
• Changes fuses, light bulbs and tubes; and
• Changes and repairs fluorescent starters; and
• Repairs or replaces electric switches, outlets, meters, fixtures, fuse or breaker panels, fans and related items; and
• Performs emergency electrical wiring; and
• Repairs and replaces doors, locks, windows, cabinets, floors, walks, ceilings, fixtures, rails, stairs, and fences; and
• Touches up interior and exterior painted surfaces; and
• Unstops toilets, sinks, and sewage lines; and
• Repairs or replaces toilet parts, faucets, and sinks; and
• Repairs, replaces, cleans, and activates water heaters, boilers, washing machines, heaters, stoves, and refrigerators; and
• Cleans, repairs or replaces roofs, gutters, downspouts, water lines, underground pipes, valves, sumps, pumps, sprinklers, sewers, gas lines, and exterior stucco and siding; and
• Performs acetylene and electrical welding and soldering; and
• Makes basic mechanical repairs to automotive and grounds maintenance equipment; and
• Completes job orders and work reports; and
• Requisitions related work materials; and
• Drives appropriate vehicles; and
• Maintains work area in orderly condition. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Three years of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work, or as a construction trades helper.

Must possess a valid California driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record.

Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.

Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings, structures, and utility facilities;
• Use and care of tools used in building maintenance and repair work.

SKILL IN: 

ABILITY TO: 

• Perform work that requires some physical agility and endurance, including standing and walking up to six hours;
• Sitting, bending over, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, and balancing up to four hours; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.
• Follow directions;
• Prepare reports;
• Usage and command of the English language at a level required for successful job performance (or with audio and visual capacities).

TO APPLY: Please complete an employment application online at www.oakha.org . Applications must be received by This position will remain open continuously until a sufficient number of applications has been received.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority.

To apply for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.oakha.org by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.  

All applications and resumes will be carefully screened.  Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process.  Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers.  An appointment will be made from the List.  For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination.  The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List.  College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment.  If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers.  All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director.

All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician.  A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions.  For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment.  To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer.  All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States.

Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program.

SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month.

VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year.   There are also fifteen (15) paid holidays each year.

RETIREMENT - The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security.  

COMPETITIVE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE is available.  

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority.  

Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year. 

The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability.  The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities.  Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process.  The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants.  Applicants with special needs, please call (510) 874-1575 (voice); (510) 832-7331 (TDD).

Represented by Local 1021