Facilities Maintenance (Handyman) - Full Time

Provo City Housing Authority. Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician. Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shift and Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts, on-call rotations. About Us: Provo City Housing Authority is dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing for individuals and families in our community. As a vital part of our mission, we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you are passionate about ensuring the well-being of residents and maintaining high-quality housing facilities, we encourage you to apply. Under the general supervision of a Facilities Manager or designee, responsible for maintaining the grounds of all agency-managed properties. These tasks are to be performed at a level that supports the agency's efforts to provide a safe and sanitary space for its residents, improve curb-appeal, and achieve the highest rating on HUD's evaluation systems. The position will operate and maintain approved power tools and light mechanical equipment. Remove and properly dispose of debris, litter, limbs, excessive leaves, trash, furniture, animal fouling, etc. # · Cultivate flower beds, shrubs, grass, and trees, including planting, trimming, pruning, weeding, mowing, edging, laying sod, applying herbicides, and fertilizing as instructed. # · Trim and/or remove trees and bushes as directed. # · Mitigate any safety issues immediately upon discovery, including tripping hazards, filling holes, etc. # · Secure and maintain tools and equipment, ensuring tractors and mowers are properly fueled. # · Serve on unit run-around team by painting, repairing, or cleaning units when needed. # · Maintain and perform basic maintenance to hand tools, diagnostic equipment, power tools, and other items utilized; cleans, sharpens, adjusts, and repairs tools, changes oil, filters, cleans equipment, and performs other preventive and restorative maintenance services. # · Assist in preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, such as checking smoke detectors, checking emergency lights, replacing light bulbs, cleaning dryer vents, changing door locksets, etc. # · Assist in performing general road maintenance by clearing drainage areas, spreading road surface material, filling potholes, r epairing fences, removing obstacles, painting parking bay lines, and ensuring placement of appropriate signs as directed. # · to the Facilities Manager. # · Reports supply needs to the Facilities Manager. # · Assist in transporting, moving, leading, and unloading of cabinets, counters, appliances, furniture, supplies, materials, etc., Maintain agency-owned materials in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Upon completion of maintenance tasks, all equipment and supplies shall be cleaned and/or stored appropriately. # · Perform emergency and after-hours work as necessary and/or required and in accordance with agency policies and procedures. # · Maintain a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the agency and residents' welfare. # · Accountable for consistent adherence to strong agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets. # · Participate in the development and implementation of goals, work plans, and performance measures. Continuous improvement of service delivery to assist in attaining the unit/program/department initiatives and goals, agency core strategies, and mission through a spirit of service, teamwork, and respect. Attend all required training and safety meetings. Use, maintain, and replace assigned personal protective equipment. Report all injuries and illnesses to supervisor immediately. Follow all safety and health guidelines, practices, policies, and procedures. # · Must carry the "on call" phone as scheduled. # # Qualifications and Education Requirements · Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred. · Experience: Must have 2 years of housing rehabilitation activities (painting, chalking, and building maintenance). Must have general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general building construction activities. · Must demonstrate legal resident status. Competencies, Knowledge and abilities # Knowledge of: # · Building construction practices and t erminology. · Standard safety and health program rules, including fire prevention. · Techniques used in the maintenance and repair of residential buildings and equipment. · Basic Electrical such as wiring outlets and working on switches and three-way switches. · Plumbing such as assembly of P-Traps, water heater installation and removal, working on faucets, and dealing with drain and sewage stoppages. · Carpentry including measuring out material and constructing handicap ramps and railings. # Work harmoniously and respectfully with staff, residents, and the public. · Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with customers and employees. # # Preferred Skills # · Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. # Working Conditions · Environment: Maintenance and construction sites. Outdoor environment in all types of weather. ·