Maintenance Aide

Huntsville Housing Authority•Huntsville, AL

1d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a broad range of maintenance and property support duties at assigned public housing developments under general supervision. Work may be performed independently or as part of a maintenance team and includes routine, preventive, corrective, and make-ready maintenance using hand tools, power tools, and standard maintenance equipment. Work is performed in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and HUD standards, including NSPIRE, as applicable. The work affects the condition, safety, habitability, and appearance of Agency-owned housing and common areas and supports regulatory compliance, preservation of public assets, operational efficiency, and resident satisfaction. Assignments include recurring and non-recurring work that varies in difficulty, urgency, and scope. The employee receives instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager, has discretion in methods within established parameters, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee may lead small projects. The position works indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather, and may involve exposure to electrical hazards, heights, chemicals, and skin irritants. The employee must be available for rotating after-hours and weekend emergency calls and may need to adjust hours for operational needs. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Fridays off.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One year of experience in building maintenance or vocational training involving carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtain Fair Housing and NSPIRE Compliance Certifications within one year of employment or another allowable period authorized by the Executive Director/CEO or designee.
Knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical repairs, and household appliances.
Knowledge of applicable local specialty codes, including building or electrical codes, and accessibility requirements under the ADA or Section 504 of the Housing and Rehabilitation Act.
Knowledge of NSPIRE and ability to apply its standards to assigned properties and the Agency.
Working knowledge of state and local building codes and HUD standards.
Semi-skilled to skilled in one or more trade crafts, with general knowledge of maintenance crafts.
Math skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.
Ability to read shop drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documents as appropriate.
Ability to support Agency compliance with HUD requirements for NSPIRE inspections and Boiler and Domestic Water system checkups.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions, and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, climbing, balancing, and using tools.
Ability to stand on a ladder at least six feet high for an extended period.
Ability to sit and/or stand for up to eight hours while performing work duties; maintain required finger and manual dexterity, spatial perception, and corrected vision and hearing suitable for essential functions.
Normal color perception to distinguish electrical wiring colors.
Maintain punctuality, attendance, a professional appearance, and a positive image for the Agency.
Valid driver’s license acceptable to the Agency and satisfactory driving record if driving is an essential function of the position.
Availability for occasional local and out-of-town travel and for after-hours on-call work; ability to adjust hours for meetings, events, deadlines, emergencies, or operational needs.
Successfully complete applicable lawful pre-employment screening requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive records in accordance with Agency policy and applicable law.

Responsibilities

Make minor repairs to or replace plumbing fixtures and fittings, including faucets, drains, sewer lines, toilets, sinks, and water cutoffs.
Patch, repair, or replace worn or damaged tile floors.
Repair or replace wiring and parts for electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, and breaker switches or fuses.
Repair, build, or replace cabinets and countertops, and build door frames and shelving for housing units.
Make repairs pursuant to NSPIRE standards.
Repair and adjust appliances and equipment such as refrigerators, stoves, furnaces, water heaters, garbage disposals, washers, dryers, electric motors, sprinkler systems, air conditioning systems, concrete, and vehicles.
Perform welding, metal fabrication, or soldering on screens, burglar bars, and water pipes.
Perform grounds care, including trimming trees and shrubs, picking up trash, mowing lawns, and setting up water sprinklers.
Assist with carpentry repairs and replacements involving walls, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters, downspouts, doors, door hardware, fences, gates, windows, doorbells, peepholes, clotheslines, and screens.
Assist with cleaning and repairing housing units during the make-ready process, adhering to the HUD and Agency 20-day turnaround rule.
Help maintain development grounds by removing debris, trash, and furniture; cleaning roofs, gutters, and ditches; and performing installations and replacements.
Assist with development landscaping, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, edging, laying sod, and planting seeds and shrubs.
Respond to after-hours and weekend emergency calls on a rotating standby and backup basis.
Keep walks, entryways, and other assigned areas clear of mud, dirt, ice, snow, and debris.
Use, care for, and safeguard Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets in accordance with Agency standards.
Write service requests and maintenance reports, follow instructions, and maintain effective working relationships with residents, coworkers, and others.
Follow Agency policies, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, work-order protocols, manufacturer specifications, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes; elevate unusual conditions or issues to the supervisor.