Maintenance Mechanic

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Experience/Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or trade or vocational school certification, focusing in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, and at least four (4) years of related experience in construction or building maintenance; possession of a skilled building trade license preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the BHA, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of BHA buildings and facilities, employing a high degree of skill in the HVAC, electrical, gas, plumbing, and carpentry trades.
• Responsible to maintain accurate inventory on assigned vehicle and property warehouse.
• Maintains and makes general repairs to household appliances, BHA tools, Personal Protective Equipment and any assigned equipment.
• Performs general grounds maintenance by maintaining BHA roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas; security lighting, playground and recreational equipment and furnishings; fencing, garbage and trash receptacles and facilities; drainage culverts, sewers, retention ponds and catch basins; and clothes lines and poles.
• Repairs or replaces damaged materials or components of building, including, but not limited to: walls, roofs, facia, soffits, siding, foundations, doors and windows, rainwater drainage systems, floors and floor covering materials, cabinets and wood trim, plumbing fixtures, and heating/cooling equipment.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and fittings, including but not limited to: showers, faucets, drains, sewer lines, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and water pumps.
• Maintains communication regarding maintenance issues with customers and BHA personnel; reports problems regarding unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor.
• Completes full site/building inspections monthly on assigned properties. Generates Work Order of repairs needed in the Work Order software system and assigns the Work Order to the Maintenance Supervisor for review. Reports any health and safety deficiencies to the Maintenance Supervisor immediately.
• Maintains fire alarm panels and components by completing inspections to ensure proper operation at assigned properties.
• Completes monthly elevator inspections to ensure all components and safety equipment are operable. Maintains elevator inspection log monthly.
• Responds to work orders submitted by tenants or Authority staff members. Completes all Routine Work Orders within thirty (30) days. Completes all Emergency Work Orders within twenty-four (24) hours. Completes Urgent Work Orders within seventy-two (72) hours. Provides detailed description of work performed that includes a minimum of two pictures, two sentences and materials used in the work order software system for each task completed.
• Works on call shift that includes after hours, weekends and holidays to perform emergency repairs to units.
• Installs and maintains signs including, but not limited to, handicap parking, parking lot, and directional signs, office signs, and apartment addresses.
• Performs scheduled cyclical maintenance duties including, but not limited to, replacing smoke detector batteries and replacing HVAC filters.
• Uses brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment to apply the required number of coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling board, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete or brick.
• Performs carpentry repairs to damaged walls, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters and downspouts, garage doors, fences, gates, windows, cabinets, doorbells, and interior and exterior doors; replaces fixture if it cannot be repaired.
• Secures vandalized or abandoned units.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits and Compensation: BHA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The annual salary range for this position is $42,000-58,600. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The following is a listing of the key duties and responsibilities of this position, and the skills, experience and knowledge required for the employee in this position. The listed duties should not be considered as a complete listing of all the work requirements, but a representative listing of the key duties of the position. Additional tasks to those listed below may be required, and individuals holding this position may be required to work in other areas of the housing authority to equalize or balance the workload, cover absences, or for other business needs of the housing authority.

October 2024

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of BHA building facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of BHA rules, policies, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of building component and repair materials terminology.
• Skills in light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Skills in the proper use and care of motorized equipment, shop, and hand power tools.
• Skills in solving repair problems and performing mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of general repair and preventive maintenance techniques; and demonstrated ability to skillfully apply knowledge in performing assigned work.

October 2024

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills

• Job Knowledge: Exhibits requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position effectively. Demonstrates knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and activities as they apply to the assigned organizational entity of the Authority. Uses appropriate judgment & decision making in accordance with level of responsibility. Customer Service: Provides timely, courteous, and quality service to all internal or external customers by anticipating individual needs, following through on commitments and ensuring that our customers have been heard. Communication: Employee is prepared, clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding. Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately. Communicates information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Teamwork: Actively participates and collaborates across boundaries, and works toward the achievement of common goals. Employee is adaptable and open to new ideas and/or approaches. Employee is aware of changes that impact internal and external customers and effectively communicates the impact when working as a team. Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness. Holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work and does fair share of work. Safety Awareness: Employee is cognizant of his/her surroundings. Follows proper safety procedures and considers the safety of self and others. Identifies, communicates, and assists in the correction of any safety concerns where appropriate.

Supervision

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Special Requirements

• Required licenses and/or certifications according to trade.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurable under BHA’s automobile insurance plan.
• Criminal background checks will be performed on all applicants.

Physical Demands

Working Environment

Read and Acknowledged

Employee Signature Date