Maintenance Worker - Scattered Sites

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Maintenance Worker

The primary objective of this position is to perform a variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance, cleaning, painting, and repair functions to housing units in order to assist in the preparation of such units for occupancy. The incumbent in this position works under the general supervision of the Foreman or Housing Manager.

Essential duties include :

• Assisting in the preparation of vacant housing units for occupancy by cleaning and making necessary repairs.
• Installing and / or repairing vanities, hand rails, countertops, cabinets, doors, windows, screens, smoke detectors, flooring, roofing, etc.
• Performing routine electrical work; making repairs to or replacing switches, outlets, light fixtures, wiring, etc.
• Preparing and painting housing units using common painting equipment and instruments including roller, paint brush, sprayer, ladder, etc.
• Shampooing carpets, mopping and waxing floors, and performing general cleaning, etc.
• Making repairs to or replacing toilets, faucets, hot water tanks, etc.; caulking windows, tubs, and sinks.
• Removing trash, carpeting, graffiti, etc.
• Making routine repairs to drywall and plaster to repair holes, dents, etc.
• Performing routine plumbing work; repairing plumbing leaks in pipes, sinks, etc; cleaning and unclogging plumbing and sewer stoppages; cutting and replacing piping.
• Making routine repairs to or replacing gas valves, blowers, thermostats, thermocouples, filters and other mechanical components and parts to heating and air conditioning units; performing routine maintenance and repairs to appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, furnaces, etc.; checking for gas leaks.
• Performing routine carpentry work.
• Removing snow, cleaning gutters, maintaining grounds, etc. as required.
• Repairing and / or replacing locks.
• Boarding up and securing housing units as necessary.
• Responding to service calls.
• Picking up and transporting work materials, tools, and equipment to the job site using an agency vehicle.
• Operating various hand and power tools and equipment related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance and repair work including drill, screw gun, circular saw, saber saw, screwdriver, hammer, mop, vacuum sweeper, sewer machine, dry vac, wrench, snow blower, pliers, putty knife, jig saw, etc.; using various cleaning materials and solutions to sanitize and clean the interior of housing units including appliances; maintaining such tools and equipment in proper working condition.
• Receiving work orders and general instructions related to the tasks to be performed.
• Evaluating condition and / or repair and / or replacement needs and determining the appropriate sequence, methods, and procedures necessary to complete the work.
• Estimating and securing adequate materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to complete work assignments.
• Completing time sheets and other work records.
• May serve as the lead maintenance worker on crew performing maintenance and repair work; assign tasks as needed; instruct employees in proper maintenance and repair methods as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job requirements include broad knowledge of and skill and experience in applying the methods, sequences, materials, procedures, trade practices and techniques used to maintain and repair the interior systems, structures, fixtures and appurtenances of housing units; skill and experience in the use of various power and hand tools and equipment necessary to complete the work; basic knowledge of and skill and experience in applying plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting, custodial, and general building maintenance and repair methods, materials, techniques and trade practices; basic knowledge