General Maintenance Worker (Alt. Shift)

About the Job

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.- This is for the Alternative Shift Monday, Thursday and Friday 3pm- 11:40pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am- 4:40pm.

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures.
• Install and repair waste and soil line piping within the building envelope.
• Open sewer lines and plumbing stoppages.
• Troubleshoot and repair forced air furnaces and hot water tanks.
• Trace short circuits. Remove electric wiring and installs new wiring.
• Install lights, switches and plugs.
• Perform carpentry work (e.g. laying tile and underlayment and rebuilding floors.
• Repair and prepare metal, wood, masonry, plaster and drywall surfaces for painting. Mix and apply paint to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Install and repair metal and wood cabinets, doors and windows.
• Attend required workshops, seminars, staff meetings, etc. to stay current on job requirements.
• Clean work areas to include the residential units and common areas where work was performed
• Ensure curb appeal of the properties is well maintained by keeping exterior and interior areas are clean, free of litter, debris, trash and hazards and maintenance repairs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing and basic business math at a twelfth-grade level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standard practices, tools, materials and safety related to general building and grounds maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to perform all basic repairs needed to make ready housing units.

EQUIPMENT USED: Typical equipment used includes, but is not limited to, the following: circular, table and reciprocating saws; electric drill; sander; electric auger and gas torch.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extensive exposure to all kinds of weather. Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. Extensive standing, bending, walking, climbing and crawling. Routinely exposed to chemical cleaning agents.

OTHER: The candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence, and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the CMHA auto liability policy. The candidate may have no more than 6 accumulated points in 3 consecutive years.