MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Brownsville Housing Authority•Brownsville, TX

41d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds and light equipment. Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing and general repairs on buildings, fixtures, mechanical/HVAC equipment or machinery. Prepares vacant units for new residents. Follows HACB Maintenance Plan and established procedures.

Requirements

High School graduate, or GED, or possess a vocational technical certification beyond high school or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Five (5) years’ experience or training in building construction or maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs; and in the repair of household appliances,
Skilled knowledge of HVAC systems.( HVAC Certification Required)
Good degree of skill in one or more trade crafts and working knowledge of all maintenance crafts.
Good math skills and knowledge of basic computer and electronic devices.
Skill in the use of various hand and power tools and test equipment.
Ability to read and understand in the English language, repair manuals, and instructions/warning on cleaning agents; write service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with other Authority employees and residents.
Must possess a State of Texas driver’s license
Eligible for coverage under fleet auto insurance.
Must regularly participate in continuous improvement and education.
Must be available for occasional overnight travel for training.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Must work with the highest degree of confidentiality.
May be on stand-by duty for emergency calls after normal duty hours and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment employing a high degree of skill in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical/HVAC and related trade fields
Repairs, replaces and services heating units, and all type of air conditioning systems.
Makes repairs and adjustments to various appliances and equipment (e.g., refrigerators, gas and electric stoves, furnaces, electric motors, smoke detectors, heat pumps, power tools and test equipment) and replaces appliances and equipment when necessary.
Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, hand tools, pumps, chain saws, etc.
Services and performs minor repairs to authority's vehicles and tools.
Performs general development maintenance by clearing drainage, spreading road surface material, filling potholes, placing signs, repairing fences, removing trees, etc.
Makes daily rounds of housing developments and grounds for removal of trash or debris. Informs Property Manager or Maintenance Crew Leader of noted repairs or tasks so work orders can be entered.
Repairs or replaces wiring and mechanical parts for electrical systems, devices and appliances, both commercial and residential
Prepares vacant dwelling units for new residents.
Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and fittings (e.g., leaky faucets, clogged drains and sewer lines, damaged toilets, sinks, and water cutoffs). Repairs or replaces water heaters and lavatory sinks. Repairs connecting piping. Repairs/replaces gas connecting equipment.
Repairs/replaces damaged walls, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters, downspouts, garage doors, fences, gates, doors, door locks, windows, cabinets, doorbells, peepholes, clotheslines, fans, belts, and insulation.
Makes repairs pursuant to local, state and federal standards.
Operates as “on-call” maintenance worker on a rotating basis as assigned to cover emergency situations after hours and on weekends. Required to be on stand-by status as part of the emergency response team during natural disasters and weather-related incidents.
Performs painting as needed to maintain existing units and to prepare units for new residents. Follows normal protocols for preparing surfaces, applying paint, and cleaning up after work is performed.
Distributes notices to residents as needed.
Monitors maintenance inventory and picks up and delivers parts and paperwork.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing all other duties as assigned.
No typical supervisory responsibility, but may provide guidance to new employees and maintenance aides. May act as Maintenance Crew Leader.
Responsible to use an electronic device to log work performed and materials used for each work order completed.