Salary : $42,919.49 - $54,776.68 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 1379

Department: Housing Authority

Division: Public Housing

Opening Date: 09/28/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION : To work at an advanced level, with limited supervision, maintaining and repairing Agency residential and commercial buildings and maintaining grounds and landscaped areas of Agency facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND SUPPORT/GUIDANCE EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor
Receives lead direction from Maintenance Coordinator
Receives functional guidance from higher level staff
Provides technical and directional guidance and training to other maintenance staff

SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include:

Fully paid medical/dental benefits for full family
CalPERS Pension Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year
12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
2 weeks of vacation per year
Professional Development opportunities

EXAMINATION: Only up to 100 candidates may be invited to the written examination. Only up to 32 who pass the written examination may be invited to the oral exam. Both the written and the oral exams must be passed in order to be placed on the eligible list for this classification.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to establish an eligible list for this classification.

Essential Areas of Responsibility

The Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled maintenance functions which may include:

Prioritize work orders and create schedules
Provide back-up workforce when needed
Inspect units for HUD compliance and/or unit turnover maintenance and repair
Ensure proper materials and supplies are maintained and stored
Assist supervisor in monitoring quality control
Provide training and direction for staff
Monitor work performance of other maintenance workers on a project-by-project basis and report status to supervisor regularly
Use a computer or hand-held device to input job data, code and track invoices, write correspondence and prepare reports
Perform duties on an "on-call" status

Job Preparation

Maintain inventory and order supplies
Stock work vehicle with needed supplies and equipment
Test, clean and repair tools and equipment
Make recommendations on purchases of new equipment and supplies
Maintain records and logs of work

General Facility Upkeep and Maintenance
Work independently, as assigned, to:

Complete repairs, such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, appliances and HVAC
Repair and hang prepped doors, furniture, counter tops, cabinets, shelving, floor tile and other carpentry items
Patch, touch up, paint and finish dry wall and other interior and exterior surfaces
Repair and replace locks and hardware
Repair or replace windows and doors and coverings such as screens, blinds and drapes
Manage electronic systems such as, but not limited to, gate controllers, call systems, video surveillance, and alarms
Deliver and install appliances
Maintain work vehicle
Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment
Identify major maintenance needs and report to appropriate staff
Respond to tenant lock-outs and other emergencies

Site & Grounds Maintenance

Remove concrete and builds forms; mix and pour to replace concrete
Fill holes and patch asphalt
Check, install and rebuild sprinkler and other irrigation systems
Plant, water, mow, edge and care for lawns
Plant, cultivate, prune and water shrubs, trees, flowers and other plants
Hoe, rake and sweep weeds and garden debris
Pick up trash and debris and take to landfill/transfer station
Trim and remove trees and branches
Clean off and repair roofs, gutters and downspouts
Repair or replace benches, tables, fences, signs, playground equipment and related structures
Operate power equipment

Education & Experience

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Agency. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience - Three (3) years experience and proficiency in general maintenance repair work such as glazing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, appliances; HVAC; repair, carpentry such as install doors, furniture, counter top, cabinets, shelving, floor tile, and other carpentry items; hang tape, patch, texture paint, stain drywall and other interior surfaces; repair and install locks and hardware; repair or replace windows and doors and coverings such as screens, blinds and drapes along with emphasis on writing and communication skills

Education - Graduation from an accredited high school, or possession of an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California (e.g. G.E.D.). College courses in construction technology or a related field are desirable.

Licenses and Certificates : Must possess and maintain an applicable California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.

Other Requirements : Will be required to take and successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination. Will be required to drive an Agency vehicle during the course of employment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Knowledge of : Methods, materials, tools and practices used in the painting, plumbing, carpentry, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades. Occupational hazard and safety considerations and precautions of the building, electrical or mechanical trades. Standard practices, processes, and material involved in trades related to building maintenance. Correct use of oral and written English.

Ability to : Demonstrate good customer service skills. Make accurate estimates of time and materials required for repair and maintenance work. Keep simple records and make reports. Meet the public effectively and give information regarding grounds and building facilities and Agency regulations. Use and care for tools and equipment employed in the building, electrical, masonry or mechanical trades. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, contractors, and the general public. Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate both orally and in writing. Read, understand, and apply Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS). Use a computer or hand-held device to input job data, code and track invoices, write correspondence and prepare reports. Lift heavy objects such as refrigerators or ranges into and out of trucks or other carriers with the assistance of other maintenance staff. Perform manual labor throughout the work day.

Physical Abilities and Work Environment : Must have the ability to drive a motor vehicle, work indoors or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Requires frequent walking, standing, and repetitive use of hands. Occasional physical activities such as sitting, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, squatting, kneeling, working in limited spaces, crawling, stooping, stretching, twisting at the neck and waist, working in awkward and confined spaces, and working at heights. Occasionally lifts and carries items of up to 50 lbs to chest height. Frequently walks over uneven ground. Handles a variety of chemical compounds and solvents used in the cleaning equipment and housing units.

Physical and Emotional Demands : 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. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

Special Working Conditions:

Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to report to work on a regular and reliable basis.
Must be able to attend meetings and trainings offsite.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Occasional on-call responsibilities.

Amount of Time Categories

Never 0 hours

Occasionally less to or equal to 3 hours

Frequently 3 to 6 hours

Constantly 6-8 hours

Physical

Activity:

Amount of Time:

Activity:

Amount of Time:

Balancing

Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying/ Pushing/Pulling

Constantly

Bending/Twisting of Back

Frequently

Reaching

Frequently

Climbing

Occasionally

Repetitive Motions

Frequently

Crawling

Occasionally

Seeing

Constantly

Fine Motor Skills

Constantly

Sitting

Occasionally

Grasping/Gripping

Constantly

Standing

Constantly

Hearing

Constantly

Talking

Frequently

Keyboard/Mousing

Occasionally

Walking

Constantly

Kneeling/ Crouching

Occasionally

Mental

Activity:

Amount of Time:

Activity:

Amount of Time:

Communicate Verbally

Frequently

Read/Comprehend

Occasionally

Critical Thinking

Frequently

Reason and Analyze

Frequently

Performing Calculations

Occasionally

Writing

Occasionally

Environmental

Activity:

Amount of Time:

Activity:

Amount of Time:

Drives motorized equipment or vehicles

Noise level typical of an office

Occasionally

How frequently are you required to perform work outdoors?

Frequently

Noise level that requires you to raise your voice to speak to someone 3 feet away

Occasionally

Is around moving machinery

Frequently

Work environment is typical of:

Maintenance shop

Resident units

Other building maintenance areas

Maintenance areas outdoors

Shared time across multiple environments

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees hired into this classification shall service an initial probationary period of fifty-two (52) weeks of full-time service employment. This fifty-two (52) week period will be used to determine if performance of the employee is satisfactory and if employment should be continued.

OTHER DUTIES :

All employees may be assigned, and required to carry out, additional duties at any time. An employee with a known disability will only be assigned additional duties when the duty being added is an essential function of the position, or can be carried out with reasonable accommodation.

Every employee is expected to participate in discussions of individual, department and Agency performance and work on problem-solving teams as assigned. Any employee serving on a problem-solving team may be asked to carry out the role of team leader.

Any person driving for Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency must maintain a valid driver's license on his/her person, and demonstrate compliance with the motor vehicle law, standards of courtesy on the road and attention to safety. All drivers must maintain their insurability.

In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, classifications in Unit 5 - AFSCME are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include:

12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays
Agency closure the last full week of December
2 weeks of vacation per year with increasing accruals based on years of service
12 sick days per year
Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS)
Free Vision insurance for up to Employee + 1
CalPERS Pension Retirement
$10,000 life insurance
Downtown parking subsidy of $175/month (eligible classifications)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Professional Development opportunities

Retirement benefits:
Employees who retire with SHRA are eligible for the following CalPERS benefits.

CalPERS pension
Free medical insurance after retirement after 20 years of service

Additional benefits:

Bilingual certified staff receive an additional 5% each pay period once they have been tersted and certified as a bilingual resource.
SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

01

Responses to these Supplemental Questions must be submitted with your application materials. A resume, letter, application, etc., will not be accepted in lieu of responses to these questions. Failure to provide a complete response to any of these required questions will eliminate you from further consideration. Your response to these questions is an integral part of the application process. Please indicate that you have read and understand the requirements for the supplemental questions.

02

What is your highest level of education?

No High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED
Some College
AA Degree
Technical College
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or Higher

03

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years experience and proficiency in general maintenance repair work? Such as:glazing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, appliances, HVAC, etc.?

04

Do you currently possess and maintain an applicable California Driver License and an acceptable driving record ?

Required Question