Maintenance III

New Albany Housing Authority•New Albany, IN

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About The Position

The Maintenance III performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other general repairs under the direction of the Director of Property Services. The position maintains residential units and the overall property to provide eligible families and individuals with quality, affordable housing, support residents in achieving independence, revitalize the community, and provide a suitable environment for those served. The role reviews work orders and helps set priorities; inspects the property; maintains building systems, equipment, and appliances; and completes repairs in accordance with local codes and NSPIRE standards. It also supports and mentors maintenance team members, coordinates daily work assignments under direction, monitors outside contractors, and reports maintenance issues and policy violations to management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; or one to three years of related experience and training with certification in related skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
HVAC certification, including Freon replacement.
Thorough knowledge of power, water, and gas shutoffs; cleanout traps; fire extinguishers; and fire hydrants.
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.
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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Maintain a current Indiana driver's license and be eligible for coverage by fleet vehicle insurance.
Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

Review job orders and help determine their priority.
Maintain knowledge of power, water, and gas shutoffs; cleanout traps; fire extinguishers; and fire hydrants.
Maintain the physical condition of the entire property.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with residents.
Inspect the entire property daily, notify management of maintenance problems, and recommend solutions.
Train and mentor new and existing maintenance team members.
Develop and follow a preventive maintenance schedule when needed.
Report community or resident policy violations to the Director of Property Services.
Monitor outside contractors working on the property and report issues to the Director of Property Services.
Make repairs in accordance with local codes and NSPIRE standards.
Install and maintain HVAC equipment.
Check for and repair gas lines.
Install plumbing facilities and primary and secondary water and gas piping systems, including hot water heaters.
Make general interior and exterior repairs to buildings and facilities using plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and related trade skills.
Maintain and repair household appliances, power tools, and equipment.
Replace wiring and mechanical parts in electrical outlets, motors, household appliances, and small power tools.
Repair and adjust appliances and equipment, including stoves, refrigerators, furnaces, electric motors, smoke detectors, heat pumps, power tools, and test equipment; replace appliances and equipment when necessary.
Track time, cost, and revenue for Project Based Management.
Delegate daily work items to the work team under the direction of Property Services.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.