Maintenance Technician

Housing Authority of Joliet•Joliet, IL

49d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Functioning for 70 years, the Housing Authority of Joliet (HAJ) has been at the forefront and steadfastly committed to bringing exceptional housing services and programs to the people of the City of Joliet, and surrounding Will County communities. Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in maintenance and repair of the interior/exterior of all HAJ buildings, facilities and grounds.

Requirements

General knowledge of materials, tools, techniques and terminology used in the maintenance of buildings
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Planning – ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span
Time Management – multitask and organize multiple priorities
Adheres to all Agency policies
Commitment to company values
High School Diploma or GED equivalent or trade school certification and three years’ experience in general building maintenance
Proficiency in general mathematics to complete construction calculations
Ability to pass with a score of 80% or better a Housing Authority of Joliet or other maintenance related certification exam/test
Ability to comprehend, read and speak the English language
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license
Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five years’ experience in general building maintenance associated with HUD multi-family low-income assisted housing with documented apprenticeship training in one or more trades (carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing or masonry)
Program certification in the area of Uniform Physical Condition Standards Inspection Certification
Work experience with the general public

Responsibilities

Walks/inspects properties at regular intervals to complete/determine needed repairs
Maintains all interior and exterior areas associated with assigned site which includes but is not limited to cleaning, dusting, mopping, raking and sweeping
Empties trash from all common areas both interior and exterior and picks up trash and debris from property grounds
Assists in pulling dumpsters from trash chute rooms on trash collection days and sweeping and or mopping trash rooms as necessary
Makes electrical, plumbing and heating repairs
Performs small scale carpentry, painting, masonry, roofing, tiling, and other mechanical work
Removes snow and clears all sidewalks and parking lots
Safely and efficiently operate equipment including but not limited to mowers, blowers, hedgers, snow blowers, vacuums, buffers/scrubbers and various other hand and power tools
Assists maintaining inventory counts of supplies and equipment
Assists with cleaning and making ready vacated units so they can be rented, including but not limited to cleaning, painting, repairing any non-working items in the unit
Performs work order repairs associated with REAC, emergency and non-emergency items
Assists other maintenance employees as necessary to assure the safe, efficient completion of work
Analyze situations and identify problems and offer solutions
Ability to read and understand directions and carry out duties with minimal supervision
Assists in maintaining maintenance workshop area in a neat orderly fashion
Responding to calls for off-shift, weekend or holiday emergency maintenance coverage as required
Perform other duties as assigned