Maintenance Repairer

Omaha Housing Authority • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Repairer to join their team. This role involves repairing properties to help fulfill the mission of providing safe and affordable housing. The Omaha Housing Authority, founded in 1935, is a nonprofit government agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals through public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. They emphasize core values such as teamwork, trust, belonging, kindness, empathy, excellence, self-care, and shared power.

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 individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the OHA Auto Insurance Policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled repairs to 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.
• Perform sheetrock installation, patching, 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 timely, ensuring materials and inventory used are properly documented.
• Maintain property grounds, including litter removal, landscaping, trimming, planting, mulching, and general upkeep.
• Maintain daily communication 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 as required.
• Ensure compliance with HUD Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS), OSHA safety requirements, and OHA safety policies at all times.
• Participate in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance calls as assigned.
• 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 your birthday, 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 start the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life Insurance, Health & Dependent Care FSA, Allstate Voluntary Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan

What This Job Offers

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