POSITION PURPOSE

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance of property buildings, grounds, parking lots, playgrounds, and equipment of the Housing Authority and Church Street Apartments to ensure all PHAS and HUD guidelines, standards, and regulatory requirements and FWBHA policies and procedures are met. This position participates in the Housing Authority’s building and equipment maintenance schedules and conducts regular safety and preventative maintenance inspections.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. The Maintenance Mechanic may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of Housing Authority’s property buildings, grounds, parking lots, playgrounds, and equipment.

• Makes repairs and installations to all structures, grounds, and equipment, including painting, carpentry, masonry, and mechanical work.
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• Maintains in good working order all mechanical equipment, including heating, plumbing, and electrical apparatus, and ranges, refrigerators, and tools.
• Restores vacated units on a timely basis, including painting, cleaning, and ensuring adherence to all Uniform Physical Conditions Standards.
• Responds to emergency after-hours calls within the timeframe set forth by the Housing Authority and HUD policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains and properly uses all Housing Authority equipment and tools.
• Maintains records and inventories and follows required procedures.
• Performs required planned and corrective (repair) and preventive maintenance to building surfaces, fixtures, systems, and equipment.
• Performs such mechanical tasks as repairing and/or replacing space temperature a HVAC equipment controls.
• Performs such carpentry work as: hanging doors and installing windows, replacing / repairing door, and window hardware, reglazing windows, installing and/or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters, and downspouts; replacing floor tiles and repairing carpet; and patching plaster walls and ceilings.
• Performs electrical and plumbing systems planned maintenance tasks such as: inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to insure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operation, testing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests, as well as, panel boxes and meters.
• Reports to management any hazardous conditions that may exist.
• Reports to management observed tenant violations of the lease agreement.
• Follows OSHA guidelines and safety precautions when using equipment in accordance with Housing Authority, procedures and policies.
• Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

1. Assumes responsibility for performing assigned maintenance functions.

• Removes and installs gas and electric water heater according to Housing Authority, Federal, State, and local codes.
• Removes, installs and repairs toilets.
• Removes and installs kitchen and bathroom faucets without leaks.
• Clears all drains for proper flow.
• Responds in a professional and tactful manner to residents’ inquiries about work being completed.
• Maintains clear condensate discharge.
• Troubleshoots and replaces fan motors, capacitors and thermostats.
• Troubleshoots circuits to the circuit breaker level.
• Changes outlets, switches, and light fixtures.
• Diagnoses maintenance problems.

      3.  Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

• Effectively communicates with FWBHA Senior Management to achieve department objectives, goals, and deadline; informs management of area activities and any significant problems.  Uses discretion in disseminating information and is highly guarded with confidential information.
• Complies with FWBHA attendance requirements for non-exempt employees according to the Personnel Policy/Handbook.
• Accurately completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments with prescribed time frames as required. 
• Attends and participates in meetings and training as required, which may include overnight and/or out-of-town trave