Maintenance Fleet Technician

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The primary purpose of this position is to implement the direction received from the Supervising Technician Fleet to ensure the HABC fleet vehicles/equipment are properly serviced and maintained.

This position will interact with HABC site/division staff, service/repair contractors, and others while carrying out fleet responsibilities. This type of work involves the performance of semi-routine and diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of HABC fleet vehicles/equipment. Incumbent generally works independently and exercises a great deal of judgment in resolving problems in the act of repairing and maintaining vehicles/equipment. This position will also be required to serve as a driver representing HABC staff and outside guests to designated destinations.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City ("HABC" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Reviews and Inputs Fleet invoices into the Fleet Software Program for HABC.
• Obtains and installs light bulb replacements, installs new wiper blades, and installs batteries in HABC vehicles.
• Observes vehicle conditions and reports them for servicing to ensure vehicle safety is maintained.
• Works as an integral part of the snow removal team, including after-hours evenings and weekend work when inclement weather conditions dictate.
• Provides urgent and emergency services to residents and sites during times of crisis and special needs.
• Transports daily vehicles from site to site and vendor to site for logistical and maintenance needs.
• Responsible for ensuring all HABC vehicles are transported to the State Emissions Stations for required Emission testing.
• Operates Bobcats, forklifts, and snowplow trucks.
• Assists in the installation and removal of snowplows and salt spreaders as the seasonal weather requires.
• Arranges for repair of tires and replacements for the Agency vehicles.
• Assists HABC drivers when vehicles break down by repairing when possible and calling tow trucks when repairs cannot be made on the road.
• Assists in the organizing and cleaning of the Fleet facilities at Duncanwood
• Drives dignitaries and residents to HABC sites when needed and/or situations dictate.
• Assists the Fleet Manager in identifying drivers when speed and traffic light camera tickets are received and follows up to ensure proof of payment has been made.
• Organizes and maintains proper fleet parking on the upper Duncanwood Lane Parking Lot
• Assists and works with auctioneering company staff as HABC retires vehicles.
• Coordinates auctioned vehicle pickups with successful bidders.
• Prepares new Fleet vehicles by painting HABC & City ID numbers on each.
• Obtains and installs HABC identifying stickers/decals on appropriate HABC vehicles.
• Obtains City gas cards from the City & ensures HABC insurance information & registrations are placed in the glove box of each vehicle & replaced upon expiration dates
• Makes visits to MVA facilities to obtain duplicate titles, tags & vehicle registrations
• Assists in maintaining organized key control of Fleet vehicles
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school, or equivalent, preferably supplemented by technical courses in mechanic repairs and maintenance. A minimum of three (3) years practical work experience in repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
• Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.

• Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of a prescreening investigation, including verification of employment history and education credentials.
• A 6-month probationary period applies to this full-time permanent position.
• Must not engage in private real estate business.

This job posting will remain open until September 11th, 2026.

Housing Authority of Baltimore City