Section III, Job Code 471 — Management-equivalent position (Exempt)
Definition
Under direction of the Director of Housing Services, supervisors, coordinates, assigns and review of the maintenance department pertaining to all grounds, buildings and equipment owned by the Housing Authority or related non-profits.
Key Job Functions
Planning, scheduling, directing and inspection of all maintenance activities
Supervising and training of employees
Assists in budget planning and preparation
Supervises tenants and is a point of contact for the public, outside third-party agencies and government bodies
Develops and prioritizes maintenance work assignments
Other Duties
Plans, schedules, assigns, directs and inspects all maintenance activities at all Housing Authority and related non-profit projects
Coordinates scheduling of all repairs and preventative maintenance activities for all properties
Complies and maintains accurate maintenance records, files and various reporting systems for all repairs scheduled and performed
Assists in preparing budgets, determining needs in regard to maintenance staffing, equipment and supplies
Reviews entries of all maintenance work order requests within the work order system; insures prompt completion and close-out of all work orders
Responsible for compiling of accurate annual inventories of Authority and related non-profit owned property
Maintains vehicle fleet records and coordinates vehicle and equipment maintenance
Schedules assignment of maintenance material supplies per current Agency policies, and develops a priority system for responding to maintenance requests
Performs on-site monitoring of assigned properties as required
Supervises tenants regarding painting specifications for maintenance work as needed and participates in recommendations for rehabilitation and new construction projects
Dispatches appropriate personnel and resources to respond to emergency after-hour situations
Initiates and writes correspondence, and prepares oral and written reports
Coordinates maintenance resources and property administration with the Property Manager
Develops lines of communication with other Housing Authority staff, clients, contractors, general public, outside agencies and government bodies
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required within classification
Employment Standards
Must demonstrate a background and experience in the field of grounds and building maintenance, and the handling and operation of mechanical equipment
Must be able to plan and supervise the work of maintenance staff as well as coordinate work details
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, and demonstrate a working knowledge of resources required in the maintenance and repair of housing structures
Must have technical skills comparable to that of a journeyman pertaining to maintenance of facilities
The ability to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Hmong-Laotian is helpful but not required
Must demonstrate the ability to meet and work positively with people and work independently with a minimum of supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Housing Authority management and technical staff, residents, vendors and contractors
Effectively coordinate, organize, and implement work activities
Necessary to possess a working knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment such as but not limited to the following: calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and typewriter
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Equivalent to completion of an Associate Degree, 60 semester units or more at an accredited college or university in business/public administration or related field. One (1) year of experience in housing management, building maintenance/construction field may be substituted for 24 semester units toward the education requirement.
Experience
At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience or training in a public housing authority; non-profit housing provider; public or private construction-related business; real estate/property management firm, or any other public or private enterprise in which the essential functions of this job were regularly performed. Within the five (5) years of experience requirement, there must be at least two (2) years in a supervisorial capacity.
License
Mandatory to possess a valid California Drivers License, and must present DMV printout upon request by Employer. Employee must be insurable and acceptable to the insurance company providing auto insurance to the Housing Authority.
Other Qualifications
Must verify physical condition is satisfactory. ADA compliance. Must demonstrate ability to safely bend and lift various equipment. Ability to scale ladders and scaffolding, spend extended periods in kneeling position. Pre-employment physical. Must be US citizen or lawfully admitted alien.
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.