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 Skilled Craft Jacksonville, FL, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1039 Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly Jacksonville Housing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy and the intent of Jacksonville Housing to provide equality of opportunity in employment for all persons, and in all aspects of its personnel policies, programs, practices, operations, and in all its working conditions and relationships with employees and applicants for employment. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class status applicable under local, State of Florida or federal law.

POSITION

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt EEO Classification: Skilled Craftsman Reports to: Foreman Job Description Job Summary Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled structural, plumbing, and electrical building maintenance work at authority properties. Work involves the repair and replacement of items such as windows, doors, roofs, gutters, cabinets, walls, ceilings, toilets, faucets, water lines, electrical outlets, and light fixtures. Also performs preventive maintenance tasks. Essential Job Functions Perform semi-skilled work in several trade areas in the maintenance and repair of buildings and/or equipment. May specialize in a particular trade or perform work in several trades. Install, maintain, repair, or replace mechanical equipment, appliances, and portable electrical equipment. Assist in the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, and other sanitary fixtures. Perform a variety of brick, cement, and carpentry work. Replace damaged or broken windows, patch drywall, and prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces. Remove and replace floor tile. Perform electric and acetylene welding and brazing. Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment and hot water heaters. Assist in the installation, maintenance, or repair of electrical fixtures, switches, and relays. Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED General Education Diploma Must have the ability to read, write and follow instructions in English. Must have had at least two years of experience in the repair and maintenance of buildings, plumbing, and/or mechanical or electrical equipment; carpentry, plastering/drywall, installation, painting, and/or tile work. Satisfactory completion of a vocational/technical course in electrical or mechanical repair or a related field may be substituted for one of the required years of experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of HUD regulations regarding housing quality standards and other maintenance-related standards. Knowledge of Jacksonville Housing policies and procedures Knowledge of the physical layout of the site properties. Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention. Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions. Ability to analyze information from inspections in order to determine the maintenance needs, and the quality of maintenance services provided. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, residents, contractors, and the general public. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Core Competencies Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and work hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure and persists despite obstacles and opposition. Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers. Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively. Demonstrates a clear understanding of Jobs Plus Program and ability to highlight goals and benefits to residents. Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work and does a fair share of work. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; attends, supports, and participates in all team building exercises and events. Adaptable/Flexible Skills: Ability to work additional hours if required and work with pressing deadlines and is task oriented. Proactively seeks work assignments when current assignments are completed—takes initiative. Physical Demands Work is principally physical. The work involves normal risks or discomforts associated with a skilled craftsman environment. Must be able to repeatedly lift and pull up to 50 lbs., bend, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, use repetitive motions, climb ladders, and other strenuous activities. Must be able to work in adverse Florida weather which includes extreme heat and humidity in the summer, and cold in the winter. Much of the work will be done in environments that do not have air conditioning or heating. May be subject to fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, intense noise, extreme temperatures, and travel. Other: Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Jacksonville Housing. Position Reports to Property Manager/ Foreman Leadership Accountability None Supervisory Accountability None Organizational Accountability None Customer Accountability Interfaces with customers internally and externally. We anticipate hiring at the minimum of the respective pay grade per contractual obligations. We are an EOE & DFWP. A successful applicant will be required to pass a background check including but not limited to employment history, criminal record, and driving record, and may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all the job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacksonville Housing