Housing Project Technician

Portland OR

Description

Do you have two (or so) years of home maintenance experience & a desire to help others in need? If so, please read further & consider applying to this opportunity on our website! A healthy community begins at home. REACH provides quality affordable housing for individuals, families, and communities to thrive. REACH is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Position Summary: Works independently in the field to complete free health and safety home repairs for seniors, people with disabilities, and families living on a low‐income throughout Portland. Completes home assessments and develops scope of work with other staff. Sets up and supervises volunteer projects. Provides excellent customer service and builds trust with clients in a respectful and culturally‐competent manner. Requires a demonstrated ability to improve operations, decrease project turnaround time, and work cooperatively with staff, subcontractors, volunteers, clients, and community partners. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: •Completes a variety of minor healthy homes repair projects. Repairs include carpentry, plumbing, safety aid installation, painting, general maintenance and more. •Procures and delivers project supplies & materials. •Ensures all work completed safely, efficiently, and to code and grant specifications. Reports unsafe or hazardous conditions. Uses lead‐safe work practices. •Maintains work areas in a clean, professional manner. •Maintains complete records of repair work, mileage, project costs, and time. •Maintains and securely stores program materials, supplies, tools and equipment inventory. Anticipates and identifies needs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: •Possess excellent verbal and interpersonal skills—able to communicate effectively and build trust with diverse clients, in a respectful and culturally‐competent manner both on the phone, in writing, and in person. •Required to work independently as well as with volunteers with varying skill levels. •Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate material needs and stair/ramp rise and run required. •A knowledge base in building codes and the permit process essential. •Must have own vehicle, capable of hauling tools, lumber and ladders as well as their own hand and power tools. Must also have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle liability insurance. •Working knowledge of Microsoft office Word, and Outlook. Working knowledge of Smartphone technology including phone calls, calendar, email and text. •Be flexible and reliable, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. •Employee must own and have access to their own vehicle, have a valid driver’s license, state applicable vehicle liability insurance and a safe driving record. •Bicultural/Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese a plus. •Minor drafting skills needed. •Strong interpersonal and spatial relation skills a must; ability to speak and write English. Education and/or Experience: •A minimum of two year’s residential rehab or home maintenance experience required. •Demonstrated trades skills in: carpentry, painting, plumbing, general home maintenance, and power and hand tool safety a plus. Interpersonal Contacts: Contacts are made with others both inside and outside the organization. External contacts occur with homeowners, volunteers, subcontractors, community members, suppliers and other vendors. Internal contacts occur with department staff, office staff and other REACH employees. Contacts are made both on own initiative and at the direction of the Program Manager and may concern confidential or sensitive matters requiring the use of discretion. Contacts occur face to face, via the telephone and email. Frequently in homes with pets. Apply on our website!