Facility Maintenance Mechanic II

Delaware State Housing Authority•Smyrna, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This non-State Facility Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing carpentry, painting, heating, basic plumbing, preventive maintenance, light construction work, other maintenance duties, repairs, residence turnovers, grounds keeping, landscaping, cleaning, snow removal, etc. You will also take care of preventative maintenance needs such as smoke alarms, replacing filters, batteries, light bulbs, doorknobs, etc. Work also includes ability to effectively interact with residents and identify and report problems to the supervisor. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties. Since specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Works independently and makes routine and complex repairs in a variety of trade fields including carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical. This includes preparing and maintaining units for occupancy including tasks such as: repairing plumbing fixtures, replacing damaged flooring/molding, replacing broken glass windows, replacing minor electrical fixtures, replacing removable parts on ranges and refrigerators, replacing fuses and resets breakers, unstopping clogged drains, spackling nail holes and small cracks, painting interior and exterior trim, walls and storage buildings, minor repairs to heaters and air conditioners, etc. At times repairing maintenance equipment or small electric motors is needed. Staff are also responsible for the installation of replacement of appliances, refrigerators and ranges. Exterior building maintenance includes replacement of entrance doors, outside lighting, splash blocks, shingles, parking stops, downspouts, repair screens, door and window locks as well as cleaning of gutters. Work also include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing playground equipment, dumpster enclosures, and fencing as needed, marking parking lot for handicap parking/spaces, installing signs. Performs routine ground keeping duties at the site including daily grounds clean-up, trimming of trees and shrubs, weeding and mulching of lower beds and raking of leaves, cutting grass, edging and weeding, removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and pathways. Additional duties include the collection of trash from offices and the Community Center for municipal pick-up and removal of large trash from the site. Performs routine preventive maintenance on heating, air conditioning, smoke alarm systems. This includes checking and changing heater filters regularly, checking the operation of air conditioning units, and testing and replacement of smoke detectors/batteries in all apartments, removing and installing storm windows/screens on all storm doors seasonally as required, performing preventive maintenance on all ground equipment and too, completing interior/exterior inspections at the site with the assistance of the manager to insure that sites are well maintained and all maintenance is up to date and in accordance with the DSHC, HQS, and DSHA requirements and completing preventative maintenance according to DSHA Policy. Maintains work orders showing work performed, records monthly meter readings for all apartments and the Community Center, manages and requisitions supplies as needed, monitors and assists outside contractors in the completion of repairs/contacts. Assists with cleaning and vacuuming offices, bathrooms and laundry areas in the Community Center. Cleans vacant units when necessary.

Requirements

Experience with carpentry, plumbing, painting, or electrical
Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain hand tools, hand power tools, landscaping or grounds keeping equipment and supplies
Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
Knowledge of record keeping, document maintenance, and inventory control
Basic computer skills
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction
Ability to communicate appropriately
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to follow specified procedures
Ability to manage time well
Ability to deliver excellent customer service
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check
Availability for and ability to respond to problems and/or emergencies after normal working hours and on weekends and holidays
Successful completion of a criminal background screening
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Performing carpentry, painting, heating, basic plumbing, preventive maintenance, light construction work, other maintenance duties, repairs, residence turnovers, grounds keeping, landscaping, cleaning, and snow removal
Taking care of preventative maintenance needs such as smoke alarms, replacing filters, batteries, light bulbs, and doorknobs
Effectively interacting with residents and identifying and reporting problems to the supervisor
Working independently and making routine and complex repairs in a variety of trade fields including carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical
Preparing and maintaining units for occupancy including repairing plumbing fixtures, replacing damaged flooring/molding, replacing broken glass windows, replacing minor electrical fixtures, replacing removable parts on ranges and refrigerators, replacing fuses and resets breakers, unstopping clogged drains, spackling nail holes and small cracks, painting interior and exterior trim, walls and storage buildings, and minor repairs to heaters and air conditioners
Repairing maintenance equipment or small electric motors
Installing and replacing appliances, refrigerators and ranges
Performing exterior building maintenance including replacement of entrance doors, outside lighting, splash blocks, shingles, parking stops, downspouts, repair screens, door and window locks, and cleaning of gutters
Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing playground equipment, dumpster enclosures, and fencing as needed
Marking parking lot for handicap parking/spaces and installing signs
Performing routine ground keeping duties at the site including daily grounds clean-up, trimming of trees and shrubs, weeding and mulching of lower beds, raking of leaves, cutting grass, edging and weeding, and removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and pathways
Collecting trash from offices and the Community Center for municipal pick-up and removal of large trash from the site
Performing routine preventive maintenance on heating, air conditioning, and smoke alarm systems
Checking and changing heater filters regularly, checking the operation of air conditioning units, and testing and replacement of smoke detectors/batteries in all apartments
Removing and installing storm windows/screens on all storm doors seasonally as required
Performing preventive maintenance on all ground equipment and tools
Completing interior/exterior inspections at the site with the assistance of the manager to insure that sites are well maintained and all maintenance is up to date and in accordance with the DSHC, HQS, and DSHA requirements
Completing preventative maintenance according to DSHA Policy
Maintaining work orders showing work performed
Recording monthly meter readings for all apartments and the Community Center
Managing and requisitioning supplies as needed
Monitoring and assisting outside contractors in the completion of repairs/contacts
Assisting with cleaning and vacuuming offices, bathrooms and laundry areas in the Community Center
Cleaning vacant units when necessary