Maintance Worker

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

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 Regional Manager
• Receives lead direction from Maintenance Coordinator
• Receives functional guidance from higher level staff
• Provides technical and directional guidance and training to other maintenance staff

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
• Take samples of building materials for laboratory evaluation

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 asglazing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, appliances; HVAC; repair, carpentry such as install doors, furniture, countertop, 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.

To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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 object ssuch as refrigerators or ranges into and out of trucks or other carriers with the assistance of other maintenance staff. Perform manual labour 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.55 per hour

Work Location: In person