JOB SUMMARY:

This position is chiefly responsible for skillfully maintaining BHA properties, preserving the asset, enhancing the livability for residents, and ensuring BHA continues to have quality affordable housing opportunities to offer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Maintenance Technician II is capable of performing all of the following duties but will be primarily responsible for those assigned to them. The duties of staff in this position may vary to balance workloads, maximize individual strengths, and provide opportunity for personal and department growth and effectiveness. The essential job functions are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty allocated to this classification but rather an illustration of the more typical functions.

• Performs vacant unit restoration/renovation. Repairs and/or replaces carpentry, plumbing, painting, windows, screens, electrical, walks, floors, etc.
• Performs repairs and maintenance of heating, cooling and exhaust systems, including boilers, pumps, fans, thermostats, ducts, gas piping, valves, controls, registers, baseboards, filters, and emergency back-up generators.
• Performs building system repairs, maintenance and carpentry of all building systems, including cabinets, counters, flooring, drywall, ceilings, roofing, trim, doors, lock sets, windows, paint and varnish, foundations, crawl spaces and drive/walkways.
• Performs plumbing systems maintenance and repairs, including bath, kitchen, sprinklers, hot water, heating, etc. Repairs or replaces fixtures, water heaters, drain clogs, toilet stoppages, and stuck valve controls.
• Performs repairs to electrical systems and maintenance equipment, appliances, switches and outlets, circuitry, telephone, and cable. Repairs or replaces circuit breakers, complex system components, defective fixtures, etc.
• Performs troubleshooting and diagnosis. Assesses repairs needed and determines best remedy available.
• Performs unit inspections accurately applying applicable program inspection standards.
• Applies appropriate pesticides and controls for insects, rodents and birds.
• Requisitions to replenish inventory.
• Completes work orders in a timely fashion.
• Provides technical assistance, instruction, and on-site "leadership" to employees in the maintenance department.
• On-call duties for after-hours emergencies.
• Removes, disposes and delivers trash, furniture and other items to refuse location as needed.
• Communicates with contractors and vendors at the assignment of the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Technician III.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including providing back up to Maintenance Technician I and assisting the Maintenance Technician III as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

This position works at various Housing Authority properties. Work is performed both indoors and on the grounds. The incumbent is exposed to construction site hazards and inclement weather.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated experience independently managing competing work priorities by required deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to complete work orders in a timely and efficient manner.

Demonstrated ability using computers and applicable software. Experience with Yardi mobile work order preferred.

Demonstrated ability using a wide range of hand and power tools effectively and safely.

Ability to climb, crawl, and work at roof level heights while performing basic construction tasks. Knowledge of fall protection/safety practices.

Demonstrated experience using standard construction and maintenance practices, including skilled knowledge and ability to perform a wide variety of basic and skilled facility/house repairs.

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