Maintenance Repairer

Omaha Housing Authority • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Repairer performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and renovation work to maintain Omaha Housing Authority public housing properties, administrative facilities, and grounds. The position completes assigned work orders, supports vacant-unit turnover, participates in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation, and helps ensure properties comply with HUD physical condition standards, OHA policies, and applicable safety regulations.

The role includes work in residential units, common areas, offices, grounds, scattered-site properties, developments, and high-rise buildings. It requires communication with residents and supervisory staff, accurate completion of work documentation, and occasional work evenings, weekends, or alternate shifts based on operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in at least two building trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices related to maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with residents, coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Valid driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the OHA Auto Insurance Policy.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical activities including bending, twisting, climbing, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift more than 100 pounds.
• Visual abilities including close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled repairs in residential units, common areas, offices, and grounds, including scattered-site properties, developments, and high-rise buildings.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures and systems, including sinks, pipes, faucets, wax seals, drains, water heaters, and sewer line blockages.
• Repair interior electrical systems, including switches, outlets, wall plates, breakers, fuses, and related components.
• Repair or replace doors, windows, locks, cabinets, shelving, countertops, flooring, frames, and screens.
• Repair interior and exterior structural damage, including drywall, ceilings, floors, siding, roofing, and minor foundation issues.
• Install and patch sheetrock and perform painting, plastering, and general finish work.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on OHA-furnished appliances and equipment, including ranges, refrigerators, furnaces, and air conditioning units; instruct residents on proper use and care.
• Prepare vacant units for re-rental within established quality standards and turnaround timeframes.
• Complete work orders accurately and promptly, documenting materials and inventory used.
• Maintain property grounds through litter removal, landscaping, trimming, planting, mulching, and general upkeep.
• Communicate daily with supervisory staff to receive assignments and report work status; complete required documentation and logs.
• Maintain regular contact with residents while performing work and respond professionally to resident concerns.
• Maintain assigned vehicle usage logs and report vehicle maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with HUD Uniform Physical Condition Standards, OSHA safety requirements, and OHA safety policies.
• Participate in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation and respond to assigned emergency maintenance calls.
• Assist with snow removal, seasonal cleanup, and yard work as needed.
• Provide backup support to utility workers and assist other maintenance staff as needed.
• Assist with special projects and provide training or guidance to other staff when assigned.
• Work evenings, weekends, or alternate shifts based on operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 17 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day.
• 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Life insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Allstate voluntary insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match.
• 457 compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED