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Definition/Purpose

To perform skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of assigned housing units including electrical, plumbing, heating, water, water and sewer maintenance; as assigned, to perform preventative maintenance and Housing Quality Standards inspections; and to perform a variety of skilled work relative to assigned are of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is the full journey-level of the Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within this series by the level of responsibility assumed, and complexity of the duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing technically complex or skilled maintenance duties providing lead-like supervision over assigned staff when assigned. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Supervision Received & Exercised

Under direct and general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, Asset Manager or Department Director. Exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned maintenance personnel.

Essential Job Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Perform a variety of maintenance, installation and repair in a variety of trades and crafts involving Housing Authority owned or leased buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, mechanical, roofing, and landscaping. Provide journey-level skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical crafts.

·         Perform janitorial duties, such as cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, windows, appliances in units and laundry rooms. Remove graffiti. Apply waxes, cleaning fluids and handle similar compounds.

·         Perform grounds maintenance duties: mow, trim, and edge lawn areas; trim shrubs, bushes and trees; apply pre-mixed chemicals in assigned locations complying with safety guidelines and hazcom/hazmat procedures.

·         Use a variety of hand tools and power and motorized and non-motorized equipment.

·         Repair and maintenance of structures, wastewater and domestic water, equipment, grounds, and associated systems.

·         Perform skilled carpentry tasks such as repair/replace doors, door frames, cabinets, drawers, fences, repairing/replacing walls, and sheetrock.

·         Independently respond to emergency requests from tenants as well as formal work orders.

·         Maintain, repair and replace heating and cooling devices and air systems.

·         Install appliances, replace window glass, screens and plumbing and electrical fixtures.

·         Perform interior and exterior painting.

·         Perform skilled plumbing duties; repair and replace gas lines, pipes kitchen sinks, garbage disposals and bathroom fixtures such as sinks, basins, faucets, toilets and water heaters; repair and clean outside water and sewer lines.

·         Perform electrical repairs and installations such as replace lightbulbs, fuses and circuit breakers.

·         Install floor tile or carpeting.

·         Repairs/replaces locks, keys, rekeys locks, and cuts keys.

·         Appliance and equipment repair and maintenance including but not limited to stoves, ovens, and refrigerators.

·         Move, assemble and store furniture and equipment.

·         Assist in developing work plans, procedures and schedules.

·         As assigned, perform HQS, preventative maintenance, move-in, move-out unit inspections.

·         In accordance with Government Code 3100, perform the duties as a disaster services worker as assigned in the event of a declared disaster or state emergency by the Housing Authority Executive Director, Merced County OES and/or the State of California DHS.

Other Job Functions

·         Receive afterhours and weekend calls for emergency maintenance requests.

·         May be required to participate in training of staff in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.

·         Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions

Knowledge & Abilities: Background in maintenance and repair of housing, apartment complexes or other rental property. Journey-level skills in one or more maintenance and repair trade areas (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, mechanical and roofing). Building codes, maintenance techniques and purchasing procedures. Efficiently schedule assigned work in a timely manner. Understand oral and written instructions and procedures. Be courteous, exercise judgement, discretion and maintain confidentiality in dealing with clients, general public and co-workers. Communicate effectively in English in written and oral expression. Operate an automobile or truck.

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of, or ability to immediately obtain and retain a valid California Driver License.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work at heights, on ladders, roofs, etc. Climb stairs and walk over uneven ground. Work in closed and restricted spaces, requiring significant mobility, including the ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and twist. Lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds. May handle chemicals, including herbicides not requiring State licensing.

Other: Provide proof of U.S citizenship of, if an alien, either lawful admission for permanent residence or authorization for appropriate work by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Housing Authority. A typical way to obtain the knowledge would be:

o    Experience – three plus years of recent experience in maintenance-related work involving the use of hand and power tools in the maintenance and repair of buildings grounds, equipment and other facilities. Preferably associated with housing.

o    Education – completion of twelfth grade or recognized equivalent.