Maintenance Mechanic

Biloxi Housing Authority • Biloxi, MS

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About The Position

The position involves performing general repairs and maintenance for the BHA buildings and facilities. The employee will utilize skills in HVAC, electrical, gas, plumbing, and carpentry trades. The role requires maintaining communication regarding maintenance issues and responding to work orders submitted by tenants or Authority staff members. Additional tasks may be required to balance the workload or cover absences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or trade or vocational school certification, focusing in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• At least four (4) years of related experience in construction or building maintenance.
• Possession of a skilled building trade license preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of BHA buildings and facilities, employing a high degree of skill in the HVAC, electrical, gas, plumbing, and carpentry trades.
• Maintains and makes general repairs to household appliances, BHA tools, and equipment.
• Performs general grounds maintenance by maintaining BHA roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas; security lighting, playground and recreational equipment and furnishings; fencing, garbage and trash receptacles and facilities; drainage culverts, sewers, retention ponds and catch basins; and clothes poles and clothes lines.
• Repairs or replaces damaged materials or components of building, including, but not limited to: walls, roofs, foundations, doors and windows, rainwater drainage systems, floors and floor covering materials, cabinets and wood trim, plumbing fixtures, and heating/cooling equipment.
• Maintains communication regarding maintenance issues with customers and BHA personnel; reports problems regarding unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor.
• Responds to work orders submitted by tenants or Authority staff members, and completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
• With prior supervisory notice and approval, may work emergency and after business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED