Maintenance II

New Albany Housing Authority•New Albany, IN

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About The Position

Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other general repairs with little to no supervision. The position maintains housing units to provide eligible families and individuals with quality affordable housing, supports residents’ independence, revitalizes the community, and provides a suitable environment for those served. Work includes completing repairs in accordance with local codes and NSPIRE standards; maintaining buildings, facilities, equipment, and inventory; estimating time and materials; and assisting Maintenance III with labor related to skilled work. The role performs emergency calls and after-hours work as assigned, reports needs for major repairs or additions to management, and completes other responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with two-digit numbers and multiplication and division with 10s and 100s, and to use American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Thorough knowledge of power, water, and gas turnoffs; clean-out traps; fire extinguishers; and fire hydrants.
General knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, and household-appliance repairs.
Ability to understand and apply NSPIRE standards.
Skill in using various hand and power tools and test equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Authority employees and residents.
Current valid driver’s license unless otherwise negotiated, and ability to be covered by fleet vehicle insurance.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

HVAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Make repairs in accordance with local code and NSPIRE standards.
Repair or replace plumbing fixtures and fittings, clogged drains and sewer lines, damaged toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and water heaters.
Estimate the time and materials required for tasks.
Install and maintain HVAC equipment.
Assist with general interior and exterior repairs to buildings and facilities, using plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and related trade skills.
Maintain inventory of materials and equipment needed to perform duties.
Make general repairs to household appliances, power tools, equipment, chain saws, pumps, and vehicles, including checking lubricant levels, timing, and replacing or adjusting worn or damaged parts.
Repair or replace damaged walls, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters and downspouts, fences, gates, doors and door locks, windows, cabinets, peepholes, fans and belts, and insulation.
Perform emergency calls and work emergency and after-hours assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Notify management of the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
Assist Maintenance III with general labor for skilled work involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction tasks.
Perform carpentry work, including hanging doors; installing windows; repairing door and window hardware; re-glazing windows; installing or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters, and downspouts; replacing floor tiles; and patching plaster walls and ceilings.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by management.