MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I

Eureka CA

Description

EUREKA HOUSING AUTHORITY Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. Date: June 2021 Job Title: Maintenance Specialist I Grade: A - $3,215.00 per mo. + excellent benefits package SUMMARY Performs a variety of semi- skilled, limited skill or unskilled general maintenance work. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the class for those primarily performing work of the semi-skilled and unskilled trades. Skilled trades are performed below the journey level. Incumbents usually have some general maintenance experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Repairs power equipment and hand mowers. Repairs doors, locks, window frames. Performs rough carpentry work. Performs limited or unskilled plumbing, electrical carpentry, painting and other trades. Performs custodial work such as picking up and hauling trash, washing windows and floors. Operates mechanized vehicles and operates power hand tools. Loads and unloads material. Assists other maintenance specialists with work assignments. Remains available for call back emergency service. Performs grounds maintenance work. May perform custodial work. Operates or drives specialized vehicles. Operates a variety of tools and equipment. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general maintenance. Building maintenance and repair. Safety regulations. Power tool use. Semi-skilled maintenance crafts including plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, heating, vehicle maintenance and equipment maintenance. Ability to: Understand written and oral instruction. Maintain buildings and grounds. Perform semi-skilled maintenance crafts including plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, heating, vehicle maintenance and equipment maintenance. Perform unskilled work such as custodial and trash hauling. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Care for tools and use them safely. Be available for callback. Perform heavy manual labor. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be: High School Diploma. Two years of experience in the trades. Valid CA driver’s license. CPR and First Aid Certificate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk, to bend and stoop, and to climb or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Interested persons should inquire by emailing Heather Humphreys (see e-mail link under the “reply” button). In your email, please use a subject line of “Maintenance Specialist I”. In the email body please request an application package. The package will include a job description, a benefit and salary description, and application for employment. This package may also be picked up at the application box located at the exterior of the front entrance of Housing Authority main office at 735 West Everding Street, Eureka, CA. Applicants are required to return a letter of interest and resume along with the standard application included in the package. Application packets that are incomplete will not be considered. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. A hiring decision will be made after completion of the interviews. At the time of the job offer the position is available contingent on a successful background check and a work fitness exam. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt