Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianWe are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician within our Building Operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Housing Retention Services team, where you can gain a deep understanding of our business, make a difference in people's lives every day, and advance your career.Burlington Housing Authority serves the greater Burlington community with housing that is affordable, rental assistance, and support services. Our mission is to provide low-income, vulnerable members of our community access to safe, affordable housing and retention support services in ways that encourage stability, improve quality of life, end homelessness, and foster vibrant neighborhoods.BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively carry out our vision of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus!The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance work in BHA owned and managed properties. This includes building exteriors, common areas, apartments, building systems, fixtures, and grounds. Our Building Operations Techs are required to participate in the on-call rotation, which covers night and weekend emergencies. Current rotation is once every 6-7 weeks.This position is an in-person in Burlington, VT. A valid driver's license is required to fill carry out the duties of this position.While all applicants need to demonstrate a passion for supporting our residents and helping advance Burlington Housing Authority's mission, we recognize that some applicants may not possess all qualifications listed. We are willing to consider individuals who demonstrate comparable life experience and education in lieu of specific requirements, and/or the will, ability, and initiative to grow into new areas of responsibility.Qualified candidates should have a minimum of two years of work in general building maintenance or building trades. The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated proficiency in building trades including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, grounds keeping, and snow removal.The physical activities for this position include squatting, ascending and descending ladders, scaffolding, and stairs, working in small or confined spaces, twisting and lifting up to 100 pounds, often repeating motions with wrists, fingers, and hands. This position works in all environmental conditions.Technicians must be detail oriented, efficient, be able to work within time sensitive parameters, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team. Having strong interpersonal skills and be sensitive to the needs of the elderly, disabled, and very low-income households is a must. Completed high school or equivalency, or any equivalent trade school along with a combination of training and maintenance experience. Must have the ability to perform painting and janitorial work, perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs, and to get along well with fellow employees and Residents.Occasionally:Ascends and descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the likeRemaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of timeConstantly:Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spacesMoving to accomplish tasks or moving from one job site to anotherAdjusting or moving objectsRepeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingersOperating machinery / heavy equipment and/or power toolsOperating motor vehiclesAssessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assignedCommunicating with others to exchange informationOccasionally working in:Low and high temperaturesOutdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.Noisy environmentsHazardous conditionsPoor ventilationSmall and/or enclosed spacesOccasionally:Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standingLight work that includes moving objects up to 20 poundsMedium work that includes moving objects up to 50 poundsHeavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or moreBase wages pay range is between $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, PLUS a $1,500 sign on bonus - paid in two installments.This is a full time position with benefits.Health Insurance (BHA covers between 80% to 83% of the premium for employees) or a $6,000 opt-out payment in lieu of BHA health insurance. (To qualify for the Opt-Out, proof of health insurance is required.)Health Reimbursement Account. BHA pays 90% of the deductible as the insurance is being used. That's up to $2,880 for single enrollment and up to $5,760 for two-person and familyFlexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsDental and vision insurance (Voluntary plans offered at a discounted group rate.)Short and long term disability coverage (BHA pays 50% of discounted group rate)Basic life insurance and accidental death (provided at no cost to employees)Retire plan is a defined contribution plan. BHA makes annual contribution equal to 10% of base wagesSection 457 plan. BHA employees can contribute to this retirement planEmployee Assistance PlanGenerous time off policy including 12 days of paid time off and 12 days of sick time in the first year. In addition to the paid time off, BHA recognizes 13 (paid) holidays and 2 (paid) floating cultural holidays.Annual Performance BonusPay range $24.00 to $26.00 per hour. Plus a sign on bonus of $1,500. Paid out in two installments, in the first pay and 6 months from the date of hire.If interested in this career opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io.