HOUSING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Maintenance Mechanic

Earn up to a $1,500 sign-on bonus to join our team! ($500 paid at 6 months / $1,000 paid at 1 year)

Must be a new Town employee and meet safety and attendance goals at each 6-month interval

If you're passionate about fostering inclusive communities where everyone has access to affordable housing and opportunities to thrive, the Town of Chapel Hill is excited to invite you to consider the role of Maintenance Mechanic supporting the Housing and Community Development Department. The Town's Housing and Community Development Department includes four divisions: Public Housing, Affordable Housing, Community Connections, and Administration, which work collaboratively to execute the Town Council's affordable housing and equitable community engagement goals. The department is committed to fostering an environment where everyone on the team is empowered to lead and achieve results consistent with the Council's goals and the Department's work plan.

This position may close without notice

Essential Functions

• Completes safety inspections and preventative maintenance of public housing units
• Performs general maintenance of public housing units, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and appliance repairs as permissible
• Uses a work order system to track and prioritize maintenance requests and document completion.
• Provides notice to residents regarding upcoming work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised: None

Physical Demands:

• The work requires frequent walking, standing, or stooping, and sitting at a desk or table.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid NC Driver's License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job

Knowledge of:

• The operation of a wide range of hand tools and equipment in the electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and plumbing trades
• Practices in Federal, State, and Local building codes and safety regulations preferred

Ability to:

• Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Work independently, as well as effectively as part of a team
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, residents, and other stakeholders
• Serve on the departmental on-call rotation
• Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, and inclement weather, on an as-needed basis
• Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT.

Supplemental Information

As a safety sensitive employee, you will be subject to random drug testing. Employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol free Workplace Policy. You will also be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.

Here is other information you should know about the position:

• A valid NC driver's Class C required.
• This position is designated safety sensitive.
• This position is essential and must conform to the Town's the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.
• This position is designated as non-exempt and subject to FLSA overtime rules.

The Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Benefits

The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.

Health and Dental Insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.

Retirement Health Savings Plan Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part-time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
• Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
• Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.

Supplemental Retirement Plans

• NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare.

Disability Insurance

• Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income up to $462 per week for non-job related injuries.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance

The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.

Direct Deposit All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.

Other Benefits

• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.
• Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
• Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
• Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following