SKILLED MAINTENANCE LABORER - Housing Authority of the City of Easton

SKILLED MAINTENANCE LABORER

Job description:

Easton Housing Authority (EHA) has two (2) full-time openings in our Property Management Department for Skilled Maintenance Laborers. These positions will report directly to EHA's Maintenance Supervisor with dotted-line reporting as necessary to the Senior Manager of Property Management. The role of a Maintenance Skilled Laborer is to perform construction and maintenance projects and tasks, complete building and systems repairs, and ensure that all systems and structures are functioning efficiently and safely. This role is crucial for preventing breakdowns, extending the lifespan of equipment, and maintaining a safe environment.

The selected applicant will be based within EHA's 11th Street maintenance operations building, however, will travel frequently between EHA's various properties within the City of Easton to complete their assigned jobs and projects. As such, a valid driver's license is mandatory. Additionally, you must reside within 30 miles of 157 South 4th Street.

The selected candidate will be comfortable and effective with conversing regularly with public housing residents - and will have the emotional intelligence to do so in a courteous and deescalating manner.

Salary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 commensurate with experience. See total compensation section below for additional benefits.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Efficiently, professionally, and correctly complete maintenance and construction projects as assigned daily - with a sharp attention to detail and quality.
• Completes work orders accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Cleans, spackles and paints vacant units.
• Perform general plumbing and irrigation repairs as directed; assist with installing, repairing and maintaining fixtures, toilets and sinks; assist with water and gas line repairs; unclog drains.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as troubleshooting, repairing or replacing switches, receptacles, valves, belts and motors; maintain fans, thermostats and pumps; assist with repairs to bells, clocks, lighting circuits and other equipment.
• Installing new systems and replacing defective parts.
• Monitoring maintenance supplies and tools.
• Inspecting electrical panels, plumbing systems and safety equipment to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Stay current with changing technology, including software and maintenance techniques and systems
• Accompany pest control and inspectors on weekly basis.
• Perform routine inspections on equipment and systems for any signs of wear or malfunction
• Mandatory emergency calls, other work, and emergencies as deemed necessary by your Supervisor and Senior Manager.
• Report any resident problems to their supervisor.
• Reports all accidents to their supervisor.
• Reports all maintenance issues to their supervisor for work order creation.
• Reports any major building, grounds, unit, or major system maintenance issues to their supervisor.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Skilled Maintenance Laborer has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference for training certificate from college or technical school.
• One to three (1-3) years related construction and maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must maintain a current state-issued driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance.
• Other technical certifications related to construction and maintenance are a plus.

Benefits / Total Compensation:

• EHA pays 100% of medical/dental/vision for employee and family members after 30 days of employment.
• EHA contributes an automatic 10% to the employee retirement plan after 90 days of employment.
• All employees are eligible to participate in our 457 (b) pretax and post-tax retirement plan after 90 days of employment.
• EHA provides 1.5 times of your salary for basic & AD &D life Insurance after 90 days of employment ($100,000 max).
• All employees are eligible to participate in our payroll deducted voluntarily life insurance (includes additional life insurance for yourself, spouse, and children) after 90 days of employment. This also includes Voluntary Short-term disability.
• Six (6) days of vacation at the time of hire + accrual over time.
• Fifteen (15) sick days at the time of hire.

Intellectual Demands: The intellectual demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to oversee sensitive, confidential information.
• Working with interruptions

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, crouch, lean, reach, twist, and other physical movements for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to effectively use a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and commonly used software to complete necessary functions assigned.
• Must have finger dexterity, visual acuity, discernment of sounds, color, and texture.
• Must be able to use tools, equipment, machinery, etc.
• Vision - Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right, while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Working in wet or humid conditions and near moving mechanical parts is occasionally required. There are also some tasks that require working in high, precarious places, and they might be exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold or heat (non-weather related), and the risk of electrical shock are minimal. However, there is no exposure to explosives or radiation, and only some exposure to vibration. Overall. While there are some potentially hazardous conditions, the exposure to these is generally limited.

Easton Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences between our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.