MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Brownsville Housing Authority•Brownsville, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains buildings, facilities, grounds, and light equipment and performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, painting, and general repair work. The role prepares vacant units for new residents and follows the HACB Maintenance Plan and established procedures. The mechanic works independently on routine assignments, receives instructions from the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Crew Leader, and consults the Property Manager about serious or unusual circumstances. The work is reviewed for progress, achievement of goals, and compliance with procedures. The position performs varied, often non-routine work affecting the Agency’s departments, public housing programs, residents, and financial viability. It requires identifying and prioritizing tasks, coordinating work and resources, and following applicable laws, regulations, handbooks, codes, and ordinances. The mechanic has contact with coworkers, applicants, residents, businesses, contractors, consultants, government officials, and architects. The role may provide guidance to new employees and maintenance aides and may act as Maintenance Crew Leader. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including exposure to weather extremes and occasional electrical hazards, dangerous heights, chemicals, and skin irritants. Safety equipment may be required. The role includes rotating after-hours and weekend on-call duty and standby duty during natural disasters and weather-related incidents, as well as occasional overnight travel for training.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, vocational technical certification beyond high school, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Five years of experience or training in building construction or maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment.
HVAC certification required.
Knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs, and in household appliance repair.
Skill in one or more trade crafts and working knowledge of maintenance crafts.
Math skills and knowledge of basic computers and electronic devices.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
Ability to read and understand English-language repair manuals and cleaning-agent instructions and warnings, and to write service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Authority employees and residents.
Must possess a State of Texas driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under fleet auto insurance.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Must work with a high degree of confidentiality.
Must be available for occasional overnight travel for training.
Must be able to perform the described physical activities, including prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, stooping, lying prone, operating tools, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or lifting objects up to and over 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Make general interior and exterior repairs to buildings and facilities, and maintain furniture and equipment using plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, and related trade skills.
Repair, replace, and service heating units and air-conditioning systems.
Repair and adjust appliances and equipment, including refrigerators, stoves, furnaces, motors, smoke detectors, heat pumps, power tools, and test equipment; replace items when necessary.
Start, operate, and check small engines, hand tools, pumps, chain saws, and similar equipment for safety and maintenance needs.
Service and perform minor repairs to Authority vehicles and tools.
Perform development and grounds maintenance, including clearing drainage, spreading road material, filling potholes, placing signs, repairing fences, and removing trees.
Make daily rounds of housing developments and grounds to remove trash or debris, and report repairs or tasks to the Property Manager or Maintenance Crew Leader so work orders can be entered.
Repair or replace wiring and mechanical parts for electrical systems, devices, and residential and commercial appliances.
Prepare vacant dwelling units for new residents.
Repair or replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, water heaters, sinks, connecting piping, and gas connections.
Repair or replace damaged walls, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters, downspouts, garage doors, fences, gates, doors, locks, windows, cabinets, doorbells, peepholes, clotheslines, fans, belts, and insulation.
Perform repairs in accordance with local, state, and federal standards.
Serve on a rotating on-call basis for after-hours and weekend emergencies and remain on standby as part of the emergency response team during natural disasters and weather-related incidents.
Paint and prepare surfaces as needed to maintain units and prepare them for new residents, following appropriate preparation, application, and cleanup procedures.
Distribute notices to residents as needed.
Monitor maintenance inventory and pick up and deliver parts and paperwork.
Log work performed and materials used for each completed work order using an electronic device.
Contribute to the team by performing other assigned duties.
Provide guidance to new employees and maintenance aides and may act as Maintenance Crew Leader.
Participate regularly in continuous improvement and education.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with requirements for driver licensing, fleet insurance eligibility, pre-employment screening, and occasional overnight training travel.