Maintenance Mechanic I

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

This is skilled technical work involving the complex programs of building maintenance, heating and utility operations for the Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA). Under direction, an employee in this position makes repairs to buildings, structures, and grounds of a housing development including painting, carpentry, masonry, and mechanical work in dwelling and non-dwelling buildings; adjusts and maintains in good working order operating and mechanical equipment and performs duties requiring journeyman skill in one or more crafts or trades. Supports positive relationships between the MCHA and the resident population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with all parties. The listed duties here are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. The duties here are a representative sample of potential assignments.

Essential Job Function :

1.

Safely performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair work on facilities, systems, structures and equipment at any of the MCHA properties.

2.

Responds to work orders on a variety of maintenance and general upkeep functions as assigned.

3.

Operates power and hand tools of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other building maintenance mechanics in the performance of maintenance work.

4.

Inspects units for repairs and preventative maintenance.

5.

Assembles, installs and/or repairs plumbing, electrical and heating equipment or fixtures.

6.

Maintains and repairs water systems, boiler plants, and sewage treatment systems.

7.

Drives vehicles to transport other maintenance personnel, or materials. Maintains vehicles and equipment by changing the oil, checking fluid levels, changing filters and checking tire pressures.

8.

Maintains parts, supplies and equipment; advising supervisors when products or tools need to be ordered.

9.

Tracks inventory items, including tools and equipment.

10.

Performs minor roofing tasks by repairing shingles, soffits, flashing, and spouting.

11.

Clears blocked drains and repairs faucets and drinking fountains.

12.

Makes minor electrical repairs such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, replacing switches, and adjusting electrical motors.

13.

Paints or stains building walls, ceilings, signs, and gates by scraping and removing old finish and rolling or using brushes to apply paint or stain.

14.

Performs carpentry tasks such as assembling and repairing prefabricated picnic tables, signs, furniture, shelving, partitions, and storage bins.

15.

Clears walkways and roadways of debris, snow or ice as needed.

16.

Performs landscaping duties by seeding and mowing grass and by planting, pruning, and removing shrubs, branches, and trees.

17.

Maintains the cleanliness of MCHA buildings, facilities, and outdoor recreational areas.

18.

Completes projects as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities :

(1) Handle sensitive issues and information, such as resident information, with confidentiality and discretion.

Required minimum Qualifications :

High school graduation and four years of work experience in crafts or trades, attaining qualifications as a journeyman in one or more crafts or trades; Any equivalent combination of experience and training.Certain positions require possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills, Abilities:

· Knowledge of the practices and techniques of the maintenance and construction trades, including plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, painting and roofing. · Some knowledge of the codes, statutes, and regulations governing the maintenance and construction trades.· Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical, electrical and building trades.· Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, sewage, water and refrigeration systems.· Knowledge of the practices and techniques of heating plant operations and maintenance.· Ability to schedule and supervise the work and training or laborers.· Ability to read blueprints and interpret plans, sketches and drawings. · Ability to maintain accurate and current records.· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, tenants and general public.· Ability to communicate effectively with mobile devices and use office equipment and any maintenance software programs used by the MCHA.

Working Conditions:

LIST OF MACHINES, TOOLS, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EQUIPMENT USED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES: Varies

LIST OF VEHICLES DRIVEN OR MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT OPERATED AS PART OF THE POSITION: Varies .

LIST PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AND PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYER: Varies .

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Montgomery County Housing Authority. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in performance of a job; duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.

Working Hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
On Call (OT) is a weekly rotation between Maintenance staff.