Lead Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) is seeking a Lead Maintenance Mechanic to coordinate and perform essential repairs, inspections, and vacancy turns, helping keep their properties running smoothly and efficiently. The VHA works closely with local governments and community partners to address affordable housing and homelessness and provide housing assistance to low-income residents. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic will schedule, assign, and monitor priorities for themselves and maintenance staff to ensure quality meets standards, resources are effectively used, and vacancy turnover time is minimized.
Requirements
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a public or private organization in planning, maintenance, and construction activities related to residential and multifamily housing.
- Thorough knowledge of public housing laws, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods used in various building construction craft areas, including plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation, building construction, and remodeling; laws, ordinances, and codes regulating building construction; and appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet VHA auto insurance requirements.
- A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Some scheduling/lead experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with maintenance staff and property management to schedule and coordinate maintenance work, ensuring timely vacancy turns and high-quality work.
- Respond to service requests, determine needs, place orders, monitor supplies, and ensure contractor work meets quality standards.
- Inspect vacant units for resident charges, oversee repairs, and ensure units are ready for occupancy.
- Conduct move-in, annual, preventative, Section 8, and HUD inspections for occupied units.
- Complete vacancy work orders and coordinate with property managers for lease-up readiness.
- Ensure timely vacancy completion by working with subcontractors and staff.
- Perform plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and general repairs in VHA properties.
- Handle painting, glazing, masonry, and exterior wall maintenance as needed.
- Recommend repair strategies and assess cost-effective solutions for replacements.
- Educate residents on VHA, HUD, and city requirements, and report compliance issues to property managers.
- Respond to emergency repair requests and assist in grounds, janitorial, and lockout duties.
- Use software to manage work orders, charges, and track equipment and inventory.
- Support capital improvements, assist with parking compliance, and resolve process issues with property managers.
- Assist with resident lockouts, entry systems, and sign/notice postings as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 5.58% paid into WA PERS by the employer
- 12 company-paid holidays
- Generous paid vacation time
- Separate sick time accrual
- Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
