Maintenance Technician Senior-Housing

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Maintenance Technician Senior-Housing

Salary

$22.08 - $24.68 Hourly

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -06824

Department

Planning & Development Services

Division

CDBG Housing Preservation

Opening Date

09/12/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Housing and Community Development (HCD) supports livability from housing choice to neighborhood vitality , our work strives to create a home for everyone. Join us as a Maintenance Technician- Sr to be a part of this vision.

Performs a high level of remodeling and maintenance work for the City of Boise's affordable housing program. Repairs affordable housing, buildings and facilities for the Housing and Community Development (HCD) division. Operates a variety of maintenance and custodial equipment. This position works under general supervision.

City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family. Plus, a retirement plan that provides a lifetime annuity, investment matching, a cash-incentive wellness program, public employee student loan forgiv e ness , paid parental leave, and more. Imagine that.

Essential Functions

Provides higher level of repairs and remodeling work. Troubleshoots more technical and higher level problems with housing units. Prepares rental units for new tenants. Assesses maintenance needs of the unit and ensures the unit is maintained according to Housing and Urban Development Section 8 guidelines and the Fair Housing Act. Purchases and places orders for inventory supplies. Performs preventive maintenance and processes work orders on rental properties. Manages the vendors throughout the process of a unit turn to ensure deadlines are met.

Takes lead on any department issues and problems. Responds to tenant requests and explains policies and procedures for requesting work. Coordinates, tracks, schedules, and maintains equipment tools. Calls and coordinates scheduling of vendors.

Maintains and cleans exterior grounds and parking lots of buildings and facilities. Performs snow removal from sidewalks and pathways during winter months. Cleans gutters and maintains and repairs sprinkler systems. Operates and repairs or troubleshoots HVAC systems, water heaters, and other mechanical systems. Operates equipment and tools such as blowers, shovels, rakes, and other hand and power tools. Cleans apartments and empties trash receptacles. Cuts and issues keys and repairs and replaces locks. Removes and replaces interior and exterior lights bulbs. Moves and repairs furniture.

Performs fire safety activities such as testing and maintenance of fire extinguishers and emergency signage and lights. Performs maintenance during emergency call in situations. Organizes and updates Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information.

Coordinates day-to-day work, delegates tasks, and sets deadlines for the assigned team; provides guidance, direction, and support for training and reviews work; ensures effective collaboration with other teams; and listens to team members’ input, provides feedback, and resolves any issues or conflicts.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and

• 4 years of experience performing general building maintenance including cleaning, painting, and minor electrical or plumbing work, and

• fire safety activities such as testing and maintenance of fire extinguishers and emergency signage and lights.

Knowledge of:

• building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures;

• hand and power tools used in the trades;

• recordkeeping and filing practices;

• general office procedures and protocols;

• financial rules, regulations, laws and procedures;

• asbestos abatement;

• computer usage including related software; and

• general customer service techniques.

Ability to:

• safely operate hand and power tools, utilizing related protective gear and safety equipment;

• perform work independently, identifying and prioritizing additional tasks assigned;

• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and

• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 6 years of experience in building maintenance or commercial custodial

• Bilingual

• Experience as a Lead Abatement worker or as an Asbestos Abatement supervisor.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

• Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds, frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is always loud and frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases, or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids, and chemicals.

This position works: evenings or weekends in the event of an emergency.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

• Low-cost dental and vision options.

• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits

• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

• 12 paid holidays every year

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Supplemental Disability Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free local bus pass

• Corporate discount programs

• AFLAC

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org