Maintenance Mechanic II - Oak Tower

Description

• Inspects apartments for maintenance work to be done, usually as a result of a tenant request, work order, or move-in/move-out. Inspects finished restorations.
• Performs such plumbing tasks as repairing faucet washers, seats, stems, spigots and hardware; resetting commodes, tubs and sinks; repairing water leaks, replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; and clearing clogged drains and soil lines.
• Performs necessary visual inspections and manual labor to keep buildings and grounds in a decent, safe and sanitary condition according to PHA's standards related to all aspects of maintenance.
• Trains maintenance employees on proper safety procedures
• Checks condition of boiler rooms, blows down boilers, and makes repairs to oil pumps and valves; generally maintains condition of boiler room in satisfactory condition.
• Participates in off-shift and weekend emergency maintenance coverage as scheduled in on-call rotation.
• Performs required planned and corrective (repair) maintenance to building surfaces, fixtures, systems and equipment.
• Performs such carpentry work as hanging doors and installing windows, replacing/repairing door and window hardware, re-glazing, windows, installing and/or repairing
• Repairs or replaces electrical switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, fuses, et al.
• Performs such painting tasks as preparing surfaces for painting by patching plaster holes, sanding, scraping or masking; painting with brushes, rollers or sprayers; performing touch-up painting after work in an area; spot painting metal surfaces for corrosion control, etc.
• Performs such mechanical tasks as repairing and/or replacing all HVAC equipment & controls.
• Provides necessary reports to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the maintenance program.
• Repairs mechanical equipment, such as snow blowers, power mowers, hedge clippers, and other pieces generally used by the maintenance force.
• Facilitates compliance with PHA's standards for physical inspections by coordinating the completion of related work orders with other maintenance employees.
• Repairs burner controls and switches, and rewires electric ranges, and performs minor electrical work on refrigerators.

Requirements

• Skill in analyzing problems, developing alternative solutions and implementing effective strategies.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and materials used in two or more building trades, (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, heating/cooling or electrical trades.)
• Ability to orders materials, supplies, and equipment for own purposes and for others working on team, and may lift heavy objects into place.
• Must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, with CHA staff, residents, contractors, and the general public.
• Works independently and exercises a great deal of independence of judgment in resolving problems in the act of repairing buildings and appurtenances.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance