Maintenance Mechanic III

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Facilities

Reports To : Maintenance Supervisor

Summary

Responsible for performing a variety of skilled structural, plumbing, and electrical building maintenance work at a THA site(s). Work involves the repair and replacement of items such as windows, doors, roofs, gutters, cabinets, walls, ceilings, toilets, faucets, water lines, electrical outlets, and light fixtures.  Incumbents act as lead workers in completing complex tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct routine and complex maintenance needs in apartments, including work order requests
• Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, or HVAC problems and take corrective action, or report to supervisor and develop a plan to correct problems
• Lead a team of mechanics in performing major projects, such as replacing plumbing fixtures, replacing wiring, replacing or repairing HVAC systems, etc.
• Unstop commodes and garbage disposals, repair and replace faucets, commodes, sinks, bath accessories, and water lines
• Replace circuit breakers, wiring, wall socket and switches, lights, and fans
• Install gas furnaces and heaters in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
• Perform a wide variety of carpentry work such as, changing-out countertops, re-hanging and adjusting doors, and repairing cabinets, as needed
• Repair and replace floors, tiles, ceilings, etc.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy by inspecting apartments to determine whether maintenance work is needed, and either perform maintenance tasks or inform supervisor of findings, in accordance with established procedures
• Install and repair plumbing pipes and fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, drains, valves and controls
• Perform general maintenance tasks on Authority buildings and grounds and prepare records
• Repair and replace windows, doors, door frames, mailboxes, porches, clothes line posts, etc. as needed
• Replace furnace filters and light bulbs
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance
• Receive and review written materials such as work orders and vacancy sheets
• Inspect of units periodically to determine maintenance needs and write up results
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete make-ready checklist
• Inspect hallways and common places, eliminate obstacles to free passage and assure that there is adequate lighting
• Write work orders, requisitions, and other forms and reports
• Regularly conduct inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supply of materials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Other : Valid Florida Driving License Valid CDL Diving License Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification established by THA.  All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.