JOB SUMMARY:  This temporary position is chiefly responsible for maintaining BHA properties, preserving the asset, enhancing the livability for residents and ensuring BHA continues to have quality affordable housing opportunities to offer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Temporary Maintenance Technician I is capable of performing all of the following duties but will be primarily responsible for those assigned to them.  The duties of staff in this position may vary in an effort to balance workloads, maximize individual strengths, and provide opportunity for personal and department growth and effectiveness. The essential job functions are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty allocated to this classification but rather an illustration of the more typical functions.

1. Performs basic building system repair, maintenance and carpentry of all building systems such as cabinets and counters, flooring, drywall, ceilings, roofing, trim, doors, windows, paint/varnish, foundations, crawl spaces and drive/walkways. Replaces filters, thermostats

    

2. Performs vacant unit restoration/renovation. Demolishes items to be replaced and removes trash.  Performs plumbing, electrical work, paint preparation and wall painting.   Maintains floors, carpentry, and windows.  Installs carpet and vinyl flooring.

    

3. Performs basic plumbing maintenance and repair to bathrooms, kitchens, sprinklers, hot water systems, heating systems, clogged drains, toilets, faucets, and thermostats.

    

4. Performs basic electrical repair and maintenance to equipment, appliances, telephone, and cable. Repairs and replaces plugs, switches, elements/controls, phone jacks, receptacles, TV/cable receptacles.

    

5. Applies appropriate pesticides and controls for insects, rodents, and birds.

    

6. Assists in performing repair troubleshooting/diagnosis. Assists in assessing repairs needed and determining the best remedy.

    

7. Assists in the requisition of replacement parts and supplies inventories.

    

8. Communicates with contractors and vendors at the assignment of the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Technician III.

9. Performs appliance pick-up and delivery.

    

10. Removes, disposes and delivers trash, furniture and other items to refuse location as needed.

     

11. Performs other duties as assigned, including providing back up to Building Services Technician I & II and assisting Maintenance Technician II as needed.

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WORKING CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

This position works at various Housing Authority properties.  Work is performed both indoors and on the grounds.  The incumbent is exposed to construction site hazards and inclement weather.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to complete work orders in a timely and efficient manner.

   

• Ability to use computers and applicable software.

   

• Ability to climb, crawl, and work at roof level heights while performing basic construction tasks.

   

• Knowledge of fall protection/safety practices.

   

• Knowledge of standard construction and maintenance practices, including ability to complete facility/house repairs.

   

Ability to read, write, understand the English language, follow and understand oral an