Facility Maintenance Technician

• 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.
• Performs finish 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, and preparation and installation/repair of wall/floor tile.
• Performs electrical work including new wiring, troubleshooting and replacement of existing switches and outlets, replacement of circuit breakers, replacement of light fixtures, and other electrical repairs.
• 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.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to various gas and electric appliances and equipment (e.g., furnaces, dishwashers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, electric motors, smoke detectors, etc.) and replaces appliances and equipment when necessary.
• 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, 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.
• Keeps HVAC equipment and systems ready for use by performing preventive maintenance and, consistent with skill level, restoring and repairing faulty or inoperative systems and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, piping/wiring diagrams, and manufacturers’ specifications.
• Prepares all interior/exterior wall surfaces for painting 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.
• Sands wood surfaces to prepare for painting, varnishing and/or staining.
• Mixes paints as needed to match previously painted surfaces and paints all prepared surfaces with a brush, roller, or spray equipment.
• Performs thorough clean-up of work area including removing drop cloths, masking paper and tape, and replacing fixtures, covers, and plates.
• Cleans and maintains Agency-owned materials, tools, and equipment 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.
• May perform general road maintenance by clearing drainage areas, spreading road surface material, filling potholes, repairing fences, removing obstacles, and ensuring placement of appropriate signs as directed.

• Carries away trash and debris for eventual disposal as directed. Mows and fertilizes lawns when needed and prunes trees and shrubbery to maintain a neat and healthy condition and enhance Agency’s curb appeal.

• May perform pest control to eliminate and/or or keep in check rodents, cockroaches, fleas, silverfish, ants wasps, hornets, and bees, (unless the nest is too large and presents a danger to the staff and/or resident). Each situation should be assessed and the need for a professional pest control vendor reported to management.
• 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.
• May perform Quality Control inspections on Public Housing units to ascertain whether housing units are compliant with HUD specifications and to ensure REAC inspection readiness.
• Reports any lease violations and unsafe, unsanitary, or hazardous conditions encountered or observed on or in any Agency property or building to the supervisor. May make determinations regarding tenant responsibility for repairs and may assess tenant charges according to Agency protocol and/or provide relevant information to supervisor.
• Submits requisitions for needed maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Removes and disposes of discarded appliances and related items in an appropriate manner in accordance with Agency and city standards.
• Distributes notices to residents as needed.
• Maintenance responsibilities may also include, but are not limited to, pressure-washing of exterior surfaces as needed, painting and maintenance of all building systems such as gutters and downspouts, roof drainage systems, French drain systems, surface water management systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, signage, laundry centers, playgrounds, and any other common areas.
• Performs “make-ready” duties on vacant units in accordance with Agency standards.
• May assist in setup for special events.
• Accountable for consistent adherence to Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.

• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
• Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Renovations, Repair or Painting (RRP) Lead
• Uniform Physical Condition Standard (UPCS)
• Fair Housing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,120.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,120 - $57,000