Maintenance Mechanic

Tuscaloosa Housing Authority • Tuscaloosa, AL

23d • $19 - $21

About The Position

This is highly responsible maintenance work related to the Housing Authority’s property management function. The Maintenance Mechanic organizes and completes physical work tasks related to the maintenance and improvement of assigned properties. The incumbent possesses advanced skills in one or more trades and may provide technical expertise in those areas. Work assignments are received as broad objectives and specific work instructions; the role requires reading and interpreting instructions and bringing any conflicts in instructions to superiors.

The position includes advanced and specialized maintenance, landscaping, daily work orders, and physical work to prepare vacant units for occupancy. Other duties may be assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload.

Requirements

• Advanced skills in one or more trades.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Ability to identify conflicts in instructions and present them to superiors.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance tasks, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general repair, vacancy preparation, preventive maintenance, and related disciplines.
• Perform specialized tasks based on abilities, which may include HVAC repair, electrical repair, plumbing repair, or upper-level carpentry tasks.
• May provide instruction to other staff members.
• Perform landscaping tasks, including mowing, edging, trimming, fertilization, planting, and transplanting, as needed to maximize property curb appeal.
• Complete daily work orders in a timely manner.
• Support the vacant unit turnaround function and help ensure units are ready for occupancy as quickly as possible.
• Perform physical work related to vacancy preparation.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks, such as replacing washers; unstopping sinks, tubs, and commodes; replacing ceiling or wall sockets, light switches, and blown fuses; replacing broken window panes and screens, doorknobs, and doorstops; and painting.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or balance the workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed