Building Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description Job Description About NRHA Founded in 1940, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) provides low-income families in Norfolk, Virginia with safe and well-maintained housing. It also plans and administers large-scale residential redevelopment programs within Norfolk.

NRHA is an award-winning public housing authority that has been effective in obtaining private investment partners to fund new neighborhoods; improving low-income public housing; planning and building mixed-income communities; and offering programs that support residents receiving rental assistance on their path to self-sufficiency. NRHA aims to create and apply meaningful housing and neighborhood development programs to serve all residents of Norfolk, Virginia. NRHA looks for people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community.

NRHA seeks qualified candidates for Building Maintenance Mechanic Summary Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements on public housing units and buildings to ensure safe operations of properties. Processes work order documentation. Performs routine grounds, structural, plumbing, appliance, and electrical maintenance.

Performs routine painting assignments. Prepares housing unit for new tenants. Leads lesser skilled maintenance staff.

Monitors and assures regulatory compliance and satisfactory performance ratings. Requisitions materials, equipment, and parts. Assists property management in resident evictions.

Assists to assure NRHA community standards are upheld Essential Functions Processes work order documentation: receives and prioritizes daily work orders according to standard shop practices; returns work order following completion of assignment; may schedule next day's work activities based on incomplete work. Performs routine grounds maintenance as assigned: removes litter and debris from lawns, sidewalks, and streets. Performs routine structural preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements on public housing units: performs routine wall repairs; window repairs or replacements; floor repairs or replacements, including minor tile repairs; door repairs or replacements; door hardware installations, repairs, and replacements; window screen and door screen repairs or replacements; ceiling repairs; roof repairs or replacements; and may help install and repair wheelchair or loading ramps.

Performs routine paint preparation and painting assignments: patches, caulks, sands, and masks areas to be painted; and paints areas. Performs routine plumbing preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements: performs routine plumbing fixture maintenance, repair, or replacement, such as installing fixtures, clearing stopped toilets; repairing water heater, replacing valves, clearing blocked drains, minor faucet and toilet repairs; and drains sewer and water main lines. Performs routine appliance preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements: performs routine stove and oven repairs, such as repairing and replacing gas stove regulators, control knobs, and heating elements; and performs routine refrigerator repairs, such as cleaning refrigerators, clearing drains, and replacing parts.

Performs routine electrical preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements: performs routine light fixture installations, repairs, and replacements; light switch repairs and replacements; smoke alarm installation, repairs, and replacements; minor circuit breaker repairs; intercom repairs; and electrical outlet repairs and replacements.

Performs routine heating and ventilation preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.

Prepares housing unit for new tenants: performs necessary cleaning and repairs; paints or arranges for painting of unit; reviews work to ensure that unit will pass inspection; and informs supervisor of readiness of unit for inspection.

Leads lesser skilled maintenance staff in performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements: may assign and inspect work; may train lesser skilled general maintenance staff in duties or in specific trade methods and techniques. Monitors and assures regulatory compliance and satisfactory performance ratings on Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) performance indicator; acts to assure satisfactory evaluations on Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) indicators and other measures as assigned. Requisitions materials, equipment, and parts necessary for completion of repairs.

Assists property management in resident evictions as directed: may remove furniture from unit. Assists to assure NRHA community standards are upheld. Performs other related work duties as required.

Education, Experiences, and Licenses High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification. Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in residential building maintenance. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience necessary to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Current and valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge and skill in carpentry, plumbing, appliance, electrical, and grounds maintenance. Considerable knowledge of safety procedures to be followed in building maintenance.

Proficient knowledge and ability to read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, drawings, or specifications. Literacy and arithmetical skills to read instructions and directions, and to perform simple arithmetic calculations. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Skill in operating standard power tools, such as a power drill and circular saw. Basic oral communication skills to receive instructions and convey information. Basic human relations skills to interact with supervisor, maintenance staff, and housing residents; includes skill in working effectively in a team environment, and skill in leading and training lesser-skilled maintenance staff.

Analytical ability to diagnose common repair problems and determine a solution based on standard practices and precedents. Ability to exercise independent judgment to estimate time to complete assignment, select appropriate work method, determine if additional assistance is needed, and complete assignment without immediate supervision. Ability to exercise independent initiative to identify and resolve unanticipated maintenance, repairs, and replacements.

Physical Demands/Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, see, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

NRHA will consider equivalent substitutes for education and/or experience, provided that the candidate can demonstrate that he/she has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the job. NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package . The compensation offer will be determined by the candidate's work history and skill set. Benefits include VRS retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long-and short-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement options; public service loan forgiveness, and much more.

Those candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly by telephone. All other candidates will receive an email communication after the position is filled. Want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community?

NRHA is looking for you NRHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants receive consideration for a position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other class protected by law. NRHA is an eVerify employer and reviews the eligibility of each employee to work in the United States.

NRHA is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. NRHA requires a criminal history record review for all positions. NRHA reserves the right to close or withdraw at any time any position it lists or advertises.