Maintenance Repairer

Omaha Housing Authority • Omaha, NE

23h • 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. OHA, 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.

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
• 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