Director of Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Maintenance directs maintenance operations and supports project activities across CCHA properties. Provides leadership to maintenance staff, oversees contractors and repairs, and ensures compliance with applicable safety, building, and natural-gas pipeline requirements. Serves as a key compliance resource for CCHA’s natural-gas system and related maintenance operations. 

They develop maintenance strategies, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This position acts as the subject matter expert for all plumbing, electrical, heating, building maintenance and HVAC systems. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, assign, train, and evaluate maintenance staff; establish clear performance and accountability standards.
• Manage maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with other departments to address maintenance issues and support organizational goals.
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability for maintenance team.
• Develop plans and implement goals and objectives for maintenance operations. Prepare and oversee the administration of internal policies and procedures; interpret and explain applicable rules, laws, and regulations to supervisors and others.
• Coordinate emergency repairs of housing units after accidental damage resulting from such crises as fire, windstorm, or water damage. Includes overseeing emergency procurement of damage mitigation services as needed.
• Daily review of work orders and schedule work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and emergency response activities
• Track and assign preventative maintenance, recommend repairs and replacements in line with budget initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and expenses.
• Mediate issues identified from inspections or complaints; conduct follow-up inspections of completed work and repairs.
• Ensure fire extinguishers and elevators are inspected and in compliance.
• Implements and enforces the Safety Policies and Procedures of the Housing Authority Gas Pipeline System in accordance with the Texas Railroad Commission regulations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement proper training of maintenance personnel on gas pipeline safety and preventive maintenance programs to ensure operators qualification and certifications are current to perform Patrol and Repair technicians’ duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Position requires to be on call and available to respond to all CCHA emergencies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan and organize workload; Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in work order systems, scheduling tools, and basic reporting.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in various building construction craft areas including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair, heating and ventilation, building construction and remodeling; laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction; appropriate maintenance safety and fire prevention methods in construction.
• Knowledge of natural-gas pipeline safety, operator qualification, leak response, inspections, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Possess intermediate level computer skills for creation and reporting of maintenance related metrics as well as utilize the Housing Authority’s work order and procurement system. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Maintain positive working relationships and demonstrate good judgment and integrity with staff, residents, and the public, including diverse groups and individuals.
• Good working knowledge of safety hazards and precautions pertinent to this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management, employees, residents and outside contacts.
• Ability to read blue print plans, scopes of work, specifications, inspection reports, and contractor documentation.
• Ability to evaluate quality and completeness of repairs.
• Normal physical activity can be strenuous and may involve prolonged sitting; climbing; standing; walking; reaching below, at and/or above shoulder height, bending, crouching, stooping, pushing, pulling, crawling, kneeling and twisting for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours). 
• Must be able to routinely push, pull and/or lift objects up to 50 pounds. May be required to lift or move over 50 pounds with assistance. 
• Ability to work flexible hours other than 8-5 in variable weather conditions as required to meet Housing Authority goals and objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) with related course work. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Four (4) years of general experience in all phases of building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair, heating and ventilation, and construction and remodeling. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted.
• Six (6) years of progressive management experience
• Must hold a valid Texas Driver License and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Will operate Authority vehicle while on Housing Authority business.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Property Management
• Public Housing Maintenance
• YARDI software

NOTE:   This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 

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