Maintenance Technician

Position Summary: Makes repairs and maintains properties for the Affordable Housing Program.

Part-time, 15 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Up to 16 paid holidays per year
• Earned annual and sick leave
• 401(k) savings plan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs light maintenance duties such as minor plumbing, painting, or carpentry repairs.
• Schedules and completes preventive maintenance program.
• Responds to after-hour emergency calls as needed.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Change return air filters on a regular basis and light bulbs as needed.
• Completes grounds work such as ground pick up, sweeping and light landscaping.
• Maintains sidewalks as needed in all seasons.
• May clean gutters.
• Cleans, sweeps, mops, and empties trash in office building area.
• Prepares apartment for new tenant after previous tenant moves out. May involve painting, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• May accompany pest control or other contracted service workers as needed.
• Follows established safety procedures in performance of work.
• Does not discriminate in the provision of services and makes sure that no person is excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or benefit because of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status unless those exclusions are based upon bone fide qualifications mandated by program service eligibility criteria.
• May travel within service area to meetings as required
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurance on vehicle.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Complies with all rules, policies, and procedures of the Agency.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in light maintenance work such as plumbing, painting and carpentry repairs.
• Possess good general mechanical aptitude and prior experience in apartment maintenance.
• Must have and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff and tenants, make good decisions and give careful attention to work.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic use of computer preferred.

WORK SITE: Assigned apartment complex locations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Does not supervise anyone.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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:

• Typical work environment involves lifting, bending, twisting, temperature changes, sitting. May occasionally lift supplies to transport to other sites.
• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside, in temperature-controlled conditions and outside in all types of weather.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.05 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• White Pine, TN 37890: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person