Apartment Maintenance Mechanic II

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Apartment Maintenance Mechanic II. Our Apartment Maintenance Mechanic II's are responsible for skilled maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and light equipment. Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and general repairs in response to service requests and results of inspections of units in accordance with Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS) or other HUD required standards. Performs maintenance on mechanical equipment or machinery. All maintenance tasks are performed as assigned in accordance with appropriate level of skill and/or experience. (A full job description at OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe duties listed below illustrate of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position. Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.1. Diagnoses problems and makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment pursuant to UPCS in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and related trades.2. Assists in inspecting damage to Authority-owned properties. May make determinations regarding tenant responsibility for repairs and work with supervisor to assess tenant charges according to the Authority protocol.3. 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.4. Performs finished 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, preparation and installation/repair of wall/floor tile.5. Performs electrical work including installation and repair of wiring, troubleshooting and replacement of existing switches and outlets, replacement of circuit breakers, replacement of light fixtures, and other electrical repairs.6. 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.7. Makes repairs and adjustments to various appliances and equipment (e.g., furnaces, dishwashers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, electric motors, smoke detectors, etc.) and replaces appliances and equipment when necessary.8. 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, clotheslines, fans, belts, and insulation. Changes the lock(s) in accordance with Authority procedures and makes or has made any necessary keys.9. Starts, operates, and checks for safety and appropriate maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, hand tools, pumps, chain saws, and Authority maintenance vehicles.10. 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.11. May install HVAC systems. Maintains HVAC equipment and systems by performing a full range of preventive maintenance and restoring and repairing faulty or inoperative systems and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, piping and wiring diagrams, and manufacturers’ specifications.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school graduate (or GED) or possess a vocational technician certification beyond high school, with two (2) years’ experience or training in building construction or maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. EPA certification preferred.OTHER REQUIREMENT1. Must possess a valid driver’s license.2. Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs.Compensation details: 20.42-20.42 Hourly WagePIf63e487ebc1f-25405-36497550