Maintenance Mechanic

Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following is a listing of the key duties and responsibilities of this position, and the skills, experience and knowledge required for the employee in this position. The listed duties should not be considered as a complete listing of all the work requirements, but a representative listing of the key duties of the position. Additional tasks to those listed below may be required, and individuals holding this position may be required to work in other areas of the housing authority to equalize or balance the workload, cover absences, or for other business needs of the housing authority. Makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of BHA buildings and facilities, employing a high degree of skill in the HVAC, electrical, gas, plumbing, and carpentry trades. Maintains and makes general repairs to household appliances, BHA tools, and equipment. Performs general grounds maintenance by maintaining BHA roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas; security lighting, playground and recreational equipment and furnishings; fencing, garbage and trash receptacles and facilities; drainage culverts, sewers, retention ponds and catch basins; and clothes poles and clothes lines. Repairs or replaces damaged materials or components of building, including, but not limited to: walls, roofs, foundations, doors and windows, rainwater drainage systems, floors and floor covering materials, cabinets and wood trim, plumbing fixtures, and heating/cooling equipment. Maintains communication regarding maintenance issues with customers and BHA personnel; reports problems regarding unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor. Responds to work orders submitted by tenants or Authority staff members, and completes all assigned work in a timely manner. With prior supervisory notice and approval, may work emergency and after business hours. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Education and/or Experience High school diploma or GED, or trade or vocational school certification, focusing in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, and at least four (4) years of related experience in construction or building maintenance; possession of a skilled building trade license preferred; or Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the BHA, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient. #J-18808-Ljbffr