EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC A
Posted 08/25/2010
Inside applicants only
Under the direction of the Working Foreman, this skilled trade’s position performs major carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs as well as general repairs on mechanical equipment as needed to ensure the proper and adequate maintenance, repair, and renovation of federally assisted housing properties owned and managed by the Little Rock Housing Authority (“LRHA” or “Agency”). This position helps to ensure that LRHA housing is decent, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Tasks are performed in one or more trades or crafts with minimal supervision. All activities must support LRHA's mission, strategic goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Implements and complies with Agency policies and procedures as related to public housing maintenance, repair and renovation.
- Performs a wide variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of interior/exterior of buildings and facilities (dwelling units and non-dwelling areas), grounds, utilities, fixtures, furniture and equipment employing a high degree of skill in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical/HVAC and related trade fields; performs grounds and common area maintenance and beautification initiatives.
- Ensures timely turnaround of vacant units in accordance with Agency policy and HUD requirements.
- Performs all assigned work orders in most efficient and effective manner; completes work orders within timeframe required by Agency policy and HUD requirements.
- Makes daily rounds of housing developments and grounds for removal of trash or debris; develops a list and makes general repairs from that list.
- Conducts preventative maintenance in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Plan.
- Makes repairs pursuant to HUD’s Uniform Physical Conditions Standards. (UPCS)
- Works emergency and after-hours as assigned by the Working Foreman.
- Inspects dwelling units and non-dwelling areas, determines the nature and extent of repair or maintenance required, estimates the amount of supplies and materials needed.
- Performs emergency calls as required; ensures that emergency work orders are abated within 24 hours.
- Follows all safety protocols; uses goggles, gloves, safety boots and other safety equipment when required.
- Recommends improvements, alterations, and repairs, and prepares plans, detailed drawings and work estimates, as needed.
- Distributes notices to residents as needed.
- Performs wellness checks on residents; may discover deceased individuals; may be required to clean biohazards that result from violent death or other human death related incidents.
- Maintains records on materials, supplies, equipment, time, and nature and type of work performed.
- Shares information on new techniques/products with other LRHA maintenance staff.
- Prepares accurate reports in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
To obtain an application and full description, please contact:
Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock
100 South Arch Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 340-4821 or (501) 340-4847
www.lrhousing.org
Complete applications must be submitted on a form provided by the LRHA. Resume may be attached to application. Include cover letter and indicate in your letter how your background and accomplishments meet the primary duties and job qualifications of the position. Include salary history and expectations. Applications will be accepted until position is filled with the best qualified individual. LRHA reserves the right to reject any and all applications. EEO (Opened Until Filled)
Posted 08/25/2010