Maintenance Technician

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Lead designee, the Full-Time Maintenance Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled work needed to keep RHA housing safe, sanitary, functional, and ready for occupancy. The position responds to work orders, completes repairs, assists with unit turnovers and preventive maintenance, documents labor and materials in SACS, protects agency tools and property, and communicates professionally with residents and staff. The role requires sound judgment, dependable attendance, safe work practices, initiative, confidentiality, and timely follow-through.

Essential Functions

An employee in this class may be called upon to perform any or all of the following duties.

Maintenance and Repairs: Completes assigned plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC-support, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliance, fixture, and general property repairs within the employee’s training and authorization.

Work Orders and SACS Documentation: Receives, prioritizes, updates, and closes work orders; records arrival and completion information, work performed, time, materials, follow-up needs, and resident communication accurately in SACS.

Unit Turnovers: Assists with inspection, repair, cleaning coordination, punch-list completion, and quality control so vacant units are returned to occupancy promptly.

Preventive Maintenance: Performs scheduled inspections, servicing, seasonal tasks, and corrective work intended to reduce emergencies and extend asset life.

Property and Grounds: Maintains common areas, building exteriors, grounds, maintenance spaces, and assigned sites in a safe and orderly condition.

Resident Service: Enters occupied units only with proper authorization, treats residents and their belongings respectfully, explains work and follow-up clearly, and protects confidential information.

Safety and Compliance: Follows the RHA Safety Manual, PPE requirements, SDS instructions, lockout/tagout procedures, applicable codes, HUD requirements, and NSPIRE standards.

Tools, Vehicles, and Inventory: Uses only authorized RHA tools and equipment; inspects, secures, and reports damaged equipment; tracks parts and materials; and maintains assigned vehicles and work areas.

Emergency Response: Participates in on-call rotation as assigned and responds promptly to conditions affecting life safety, habitability, security, utilities, or property protection.

Team Coordination: Communicates job status and barriers, assists coworkers, supports vendors as directed, attends meetings and training, and helps improve maintenance workflow.

The Roxboro Housing Authority (RHA) provides affordable housing and support programs for low‐ to moderate‐income families, seniors, and people with disabilities in Person County, NC. Established in 1969, RHA’s motto is “Housing for a Brighter Future.” It offers decent, safe, affordable rental housing within a five‐mile radius of Roxboro city limits, serving eligible low‐income families, elderly residents, and persons with disabilities. The agency manages about 208–210 housing units through public housing