AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Maintenance Worker -TEMPORARY FLOAT
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$22.48 $23.32 $23.84 $24.67
JOB OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of this position is to perform a
variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance, cleaning, painting and repair
functions to housing units in order to assist in the preparation of such units
for occupancy. The incumbent in this
position works under the general supervision of the Foreman or Housing Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assists in the preparation of vacant housing units for
occupancy by cleaning and making necessary repairs.
Installs, and/or repairs vanities, hand rails,
countertops, cabinets, doors, windows, screens, smoke detectors, flooring,
roofing, etc.
Performs routine electrical work; makes repairs to or
replaces switches, outlets, light fixtures, wiring, etc.
Prepares and paints housing units using common painting
equipment and instruments including roller, paint brush, sprayer, ladder, etc.
Shampoos carpets, mops and waxes floors, and performs
general cleaning, etc.
Makes repairs to or replaces toilets, faucets, hot water
tanks, etc.; caulks windows, tubs and sinks.
Removes trash, carpeting, graffiti, etc.
Makes routine repairs to drywall and plaster to repair
holes, dents, etc.
Performs routine plumbing work; repairs plumbing leaks in
pipes, sinks, etc; cleans and unclogs plumbing and sewer stoppages; cuts and
replaces piping.
Makes routine repairs to or replaces gas valves, blowers,
thermostats, thermocouples, filters and other mechanical components and parts
to heating and air conditioning units; performs routine maintenance and repairs
to appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, furnaces, etc.; checks for gas
leaks.
Performs routine carpentry work.
Removes snow, cleans gutters, maintains grounds, etc. as
required.
Repairs and/or replaces locks.
Boards up and secures housing units as necessary.
Responds to service calls.
Picks up and transports work materials, tools and
equipment to the job site using and agency vehicle.
Operates various hand and power tools and equipment
related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and general maintenance
and repair work including drill, screw gun, circular saw, saber saw,
screwdriver, hammer, mop, vacuum sweeper, sewer machine, dry vac, wrench, snow
blower, pliers, putty knife, jig saw, etc.; uses various cleaning materials and
solutions to sanitize and clean the interior of housing units including
appliances; maintains such tools and
equipment in proper working condition.
Receives work orders and general instructions related to
the tasks to be performed. Evaluates
condition and/or repair and/or replacement needs and determines the appropriate
sequence, methods and procedures necessary to complete the work. Estimates and secure adequate materials,
supplies, tools and equipment to complete work assignments. Completes time sheets and other work records.
May serve as the lead maintenance worker on crew
performing maintenance and repair work; assign tasks as needed; instruct
employees in proper maintenance and repair methods as necessary.
Performs other duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Broad knowledge of and skill and experience in applying
the methods, sequences, materials, procedures, trade practices and techniques
used to maintain and repair the interior systems, structures, fixtures and
appurtenances of housing units; skill and experience in the use of various
power and hand tools and equipment necessary to complete the work; basic
knowledge of and skill and experience in applying plumbing, carpentry,
plastering, painting, custodial, and general building maintenance and repair
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