Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Hourly - $20.44+

The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) seeks a qualified individual for the full-time position of Maintenance Technician.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician position performs duties that maintain the physical condition and appearance of the assigned affordable housing site(s), and prepares vacated apartments for re-leasing. The Maintenance Technician often has extensive client contact and interaction, and must deliver superior customer service on any assigned work orders while patiently explaining, if needed, the relevant CHA policies and procedures regarding maintenance activities. Property condition standards and regulatory safety requirements are often detailed and specific, and so the Maintenance Technician must carry out their duties with care and attention. The Maintenance Technician position is required to be on call 24-hours, according to the schedule established by the Maintenance Services Manager. The Maintenance Technician may specialize in one or more aspects of site maintenance as described below; however, as workload dictates may be required to perform all duties associated with Maintenance Technicians on a regular basis. To the extent possible, assures performance norms for assigned duties are met or exceeded. When thresholds cannot be met, strategies will be developed that will progress toward meeting the performance thresholds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Maintains clean, orderly, and safe shop, equipment storage, and supply inventory areas. Maintains shop tools and equipment to recommended standards to assure equipment safety and longevity.
• Maintains the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of CHA site grounds and facilities; undertakes other janitorial responsibilities on site, as assigned.
• Maintains the functionality, safety, and appearance of buildings, systems, and dwelling units; diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance and repairs utilizing good workmanship and sound maintenance practices.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as directed by Maintenance Services Manager.
• Completes work order requests within time frames required by CHA policy or as agreed upon with Maintenance Services Manager, using good workmanship and sound maintenance practices to assure resident safety.
• Inspects vacated apartments and completes make-ready assessments. Informs Maintenance Services Manager of needed services and repairs.

According to make-ready assessments, restores apartments to vacant-ready status through preventative and restorative maintenance, cleaning, painting, and debris removal.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Education, Training, and / or Experience

Physical / Mental Requirements

Special Requirements

The CHA does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring or in any of the terms or conditions of employment because of an individuals race, age, religion, gender, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin, creed, color, military service or veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.