JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:       Maintenance Specialist/HVAC                  

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor                            

SUPERVISES: N/A

DUTIES:           See Attached                                                                                                            

HOURLY RATE:  $24.23 to start $26.92 upon successful completion of 6-month probation period. Wage rate is established by Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA: Non-Exempt

WORK LOCATION: Reports to Belleville Office with daily assignments throughout St. Clair County.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:     

Good Character - No serious convictions (consent to criminal background check required);
 two personal references from local area. Good driving record.

General - Familiarity with area and a resident of work areas strongly preferred.

Physical Condition – Ability to perform assigned job duties. Consent to post-hire physical exam and drug testing required.

Education - High School diploma or GED certificate required.

Experience – 1 or 2 years of related work experience as determined by SCCHA

Skills – Knowledge of local codes; ability to read and understand blueprints, manuals, and other technical documents related to equipment serviced / installed and work performed; ability to work effectively and productively independently with minimum direct supervision; excellent
customer service skills; self-motivated.

Transportation - Valid driver’s license on file at all times; ability to furnish and use personal car for Housing Authority business (with auto insurance coverage compliant with Illinois law).  Must be determined insurable under SCCHA’s auto insurance policy.

Certifications -   Minimum of Associate Degree and/or Certificate (2-Year) from Vocational / Technical School in HVAC from an accredited institution(s).

All of the above requirements and qualifications are necessary for initial employment and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.  The SCCHA reserves the right to make final determination regarding qualifications and impose additional job-related requirements and qualifications, as necessary.

T HIS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY M/F/D/V

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST / HVAC

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. This is a maintenance specialist position for an experienced individual with the knowledge, ability and skills needed to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.
2. Position is considered a regular full-time (40 hour per week) position and eligible for full fringe benefits. This person is not exempt from Federal Wage Hour Overtime Labor provisions.
3. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are established under a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union, Local 73. The person hired for this position may join the union after the 30^th day of employment.
4. All assigned duties will be consistent with the attached “Summary of Duties” which is subject to change or modification by management and to be performed under the guidance of the Maintenance Director, subject to all policies and procedures established by the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners. 
5. Employee must successfully complete a six-month evaluation period, unless qualified for shorter evaluation period based upon at least six months of prior related work experience with SCCHA.

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST/HVAC                                     DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED DUTIES

  Specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Analyze blueprints and drawings of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new equipment, upgrading and/or repairing existing systems.

1. Install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation and cooling units. Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical and electrical components of these systems.

1. Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations, and explain fully to tenant what the issue is and what is needed to correct.

1. Document completion/status of all work orders assigned as well as obtaining client’s signature when client is present upon completion.

1. Maintain proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle.

1. Maintain good working order of company vehicle, including refueling as necessary and reporting any mechanical issues. Vehicle should be washed on a regular basis.

1.  Be available to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to provide emergency services.

1. Inform Maintenance Director on status of work orders

1. Comply with all building and safety regulations

1. Perform preventive maintenance work as recommended by product manufacturer and/or consistent with SCCHA policies and procedure, and the direction of the Maintenance Director.

1. Other duties as assigned.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – September 16, 2024

The St. Clair County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is presently accepting applications for the following position:

POSITION:               Maintenance Specialist – Certified HVAC

                        LOCATION:              Assignments throughout St. Clair County

                        SALARY:                   $24.23 to start; $26.92 after evaluation period*

*Final approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement pending which will increase wage rate.

This is a full-time position for work with assignments throughout St. Clair County. The Maintenance Specialist HV/AC works under the direction and supervision of the Maintenance Director and is part of a two-person team responsible for keeping the HV/AC systems in all SCCHA owned / operated buildings and properties operating properly, safely and efficiently.  SCCHA has approximately 1,000 residential dwelling units, along with multiple offices, maintenance facilities and other multi-purpose buildings.  Residential building types vary from single-family homes, to duplexes, to multi-family townhouse or garden style apartments containing four or more units, to multi-story (high-rise) buildings.  Non-dwelling buildings range in size from 2,000 – 3,000 square foot buildings (of various uses and purposes) to large warehouse and/or finished office space in buildings with 10,000 square feet or more. The HV/AC systems servicing these buildings vary in design and complexity from standard single-unit equipment (gas or electric furnaces) to complex central heating and cooling units in the high-rise buildings.  The incumbent is also responsible for the proper and timely completion of a wide range of routine and preventative maintenance related tasks.  

In addition to having the requisite experience and proven skills and abilities, the Maintenance Specialist must exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with residents, visitors, vendors and staff. The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills, good customer service skills, and a professional demeanor at all times.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED certification; associate degree or equivalent two-year certification in HV/AC from vocational or technical school with accreditation; valid driver’s license with good driving record; ability to use personal car for SCCHA business and document that it is insured in accordance with State law; ability to provide and use personal set of tools and equipment needed to perform the assigned tasks; minimum two years related work experience.  Persons with work experience and/or college or vocational training above the minimum requirements are considered preferred applicants.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are established under a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union, Local 73.  Persons hired to this position may join the union after the 30^th day of their employment if they choose on the same terms and conditions generally available to other members.

Applicants must meet experience and various other required qualifications to be considered, except those noted as being able to be obtained / completed during initial six-month evaluation period.  SCCHA has the final determination as to whether or not an applicant meets minimum hire requirements.

Interested applicants must complete an SCCHA Application for Employment form and may submit a resume and related materials.  Applications and Job Descriptions including specific requirements and qualifications for this position are available upon request by contacting

Shanae Golliday-Anderson, Administrative Director

                                                St. Clair County Housing Authority

                                                1790 South 74^th Street

                                                Belleville, Illinois 62223

                                                Phone:  618-277-3290, extension 6980

The SCCHA reserves the right to verify application information, conduct selective interviews and make the final decision with regard to applicant’s appointment to this position.

                           Deadline: 4:00 pm, Monday, October 30, 2024