Maintenance Mechanic

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Maintenance Mechanic Full Time Hourly Manual Labor Oakland, CA, US 14 days ago Requisition ID: 1379 Salary Range: $38.15 To $46.40 Hourly OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SALARY: $38.15 – $46.40 / Hourly Closing Date/Time: This position will remain open continuously until a sufficient number of applications has been received. Definition Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and performs related work as required. Essential Functions Maintains, alters, and repairs buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances Changes fuses, light bulbs and tubes Changes and repairs fluorescent starters Repairs or replaces electric switches, outlets, meters, fixtures, fuse or breaker panels, fans and related items Performs emergency electrical wiring Repairs and replaces doors, locks, windows, cabinets, floors, walks, ceilings, fixtures, rails, stairs, and fences Touches up interior and exterior painted surfaces Unstops toilets, sinks, and sewage lines Repairs or replaces toilet parts, faucets, and sinks Repairs, replaces, cleans, and activates water heaters, boilers, washing machines, heaters, stoves, and refrigerators Cleans, repairs or replaces roofs, gutters, downspouts, water lines, underground pipes, valves, sumps, pumps, sprinklers, sewers, gas lines, and exterior stucco and siding Performs acetylene and electrical welding and soldering Makes basic mechanical repairs to automotive and grounds maintenance equipment Completes job orders and work reports Requisitions related work materials Drives appropriate vehicles Maintains work area in orderly condition Marginal Functions Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work, or as a construction trades helper. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus. Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. Knowledge of Common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings, structures, and utility facilities Use and care of tools used in building maintenance and repair work Skill in Performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks Ability to Perform work that requires some physical agility and endurance, including standing and walking up to six hours Sitting, bending over, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, and balancing up to four hours; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification Follow directions Prepare reports Usage and command of the English language at a level required for successful job performance (or with audio and visual capacities) To Apply Please complete an employment application online at Benefit Information Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program. SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year There are also fifteen paid holidays each year RETIREMENT – The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security COMPETITIVE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE is available GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year EEO Statement The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability. The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Applicants with special needs, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io (voice); View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). #J-18808-Ljbffr