Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor at The Estates Community, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing emergencies, preventive maintenance, and routine plumbing, electrical, appliance and HVAC repairs. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the preservation of the Housing Authority of New Orleans' properties and operates within OSHA Standards.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Following maintenance work schedules governing routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, building cleaning, floor maintenance, grounds maintenance, carpentry, and HVAC.
• Performing electrical and plumbing systems preventive maintenance tasks such as inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to ensure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operation, testing light switches and electrical outlets, and conducting ground fault detection tests.
• Installing or rehabilitating fuse panels and other central electrical distribution equipment. Inspecting circuits; removing and replacing defective wire(s) in equipment and/or systems, as necessary. Installing conduit and pulling wire to facilitate expanded electrical service as required.
• Responsible for plumbing tasks like repairing faucet washers, seats, stems, spigots, valves, and hardware. Resetting commodes, tubs, and sinks; fixing water leaks; replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; and unclogging drains and soil lines.
• Performing painting tasks, including preparing surfaces by patching plaster holes, sanding, scraping, or masking; painting with brushes, rollers, or sprayers; touch-up painting after work in an area; and spot painting metal surfaces for corrosion control, among other related tasks.
• Installing, repairing and replacing floors and ceiling tiles.
• Performing carpentry work, including hanging doors and installing windows, replacing and repairing door and window hardware, re-glazing windows, installing and/or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters, and downspouts; replacing floor tiles and repairing carpet; and patching plaster walls and ceilings.
• Performing installation and maintenance for HANO owned air-conditioning systems, refrigerators, water heaters, and other major appliances.
• Inspecting units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed. Ensuring storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• Assisting in apartment move-in and move-out inspections and assisting the Maintenance Manager or Community Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections. Completing make-ready process of vacant apartments as directed by Manager.
• Keeping accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and performing scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers operating manuals.
• Performing routine and preventive maintenance necessary to maintain the normal operation of building mechanical systems and equipment, as well as upkeep of grounds.
• Receiving, processing, and completing all service requests in a timely manner.
• Assisting with maintaining and keeping inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Troubleshooting maintenance and repair problems to determine methods and means of resolution.
• Performing maintenance and repair activities such as, but not limited to, performance and completion of work orders, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and/or preventative maintenance, and grounds maintenance.
• Responding to 24-hour emergency maintenance when on call.
• Cleaning out vacant units, and making units ready for new move-ins.
• Assisting with preparing property and units for all HUD NSPIRE inspections, HUD HQS inspections, and any other regulatory inspections, including participating in UPCS and HQS pre-inspections, ensuring that work orders are prepared, and that all identified maintenance and repair is completed prior to inspections.
• Operating, cleaning, and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment in performance of required tasks.
• Maintaining all dwelling and mechanical equipment, including troubleshooting, replacement of component parts and/or referral to outside contractors for repair.
• Performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting repairs to ensure the ongoing maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Monitoring the operation and maintenance of life, safety, and emergency support systems, including fire alarms systems, smoke and heat sensing devices, automatic sprinklers, water-flow alarms, corridor and stair pressurization systems, fire extinguishers, emergency power generators, emergency alarms and elevators.
• Classified as Tier 2 (two) staff as defined in HANO's Emergency Response Plan.
• Reporting any observed deficiencies, problems or irregularities seen or found on the property to management.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned including temporary assignments at other locations or doing other functions commensurate with the qualifications and knowledge of this position.
• Making recommendations for purchasing products, supplies and equipment to lower costs and increase quality.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Four years of general maintenance and repair experience in the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HAVAC and painting; or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Prefer completion of a formal apprenticeship program or technical school.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT: HANO provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression results of genetic testing, or service in the military or veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.