Maintenance Aide in Huntsville, Alabama at Huntsville Housing Authority

Position Summary

Performs a broad range of maintenance and property support duties at assigned public housing developments under general supervision. Work may be performed independently or as part of a maintenance team and includes routine, preventive, corrective, and make-ready maintenance using hand tools, power tools, and standard maintenance equipment. All work is performed in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards, including the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), as applicable.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position. Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school graduate or GED. One (1) years’ experience in building maintenance or vocational training which involved training and/or experience in areas of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Fair Housing and Nspire Compliance Certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of employment or other allowable period of hire as authorized by the Executive Director/CEO or his/her designee:

Knowledge and Skills

1. Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical repairs, and household appliances.

1. Working knowledge of state and local building codes and HUD’s standards.
2. Semi-skilled to skilled in one or more trade crafts and general knowledge of all maintenance crafts.
3. Math skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
4. Skilled in the use of various hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
5. Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.
6. Ability to write service requests and maintenance reports.
7. Ability to read shop drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documents as appropriate.
8. Ability to understand and ensure Agency compliance with HUD for NSPIRE inspections and Boiler and Domestic Water system checkups.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Agency employees and residents.
10. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
11. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Supervision Controls

The employee receives instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager. Generally, methods of accomplishing assignments are at the discretion of the employee within parameters established by supervisor and repair manual guides. Deadlines, priorities, necessary guidelines, and scope of work are generally set by the supervisor and the employee's progress is monitored during each phase of the assignment and reviewed for compliance with procedures and for quality and completeness. The employee shows leadership abilities and may be required to be in charge of different small projects. The employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Guidelines

The employee works within established Agency policies, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, work-order protocols, manufacturer specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes. Relevant guidance may include HUD requirements, NSPIRE standards, procurement and property control procedures, and documented scope-of-work instructions. The employee is expected to apply sound judgment in carrying out assigned duties and to elevate unusual conditions, policy questions, resident-impact issues, or matters not clearly addressed by established guidance to the supervisor for direction.

Complexity

The work involves a mix of recurring and non-recurring assignments that vary in difficulty, urgency, and scope. Routine tasks include preventive maintenance, standard repairs, unit turnover activities, and grounds-related support; non-routine assignments may require inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, coordination with other staff or contractors, and adaptation of established methods to specific site conditions. The employee must assess priorities, identify safety and compliance considerations, and determine the appropriate course of action within the limits of training, authority, and established procedures.

Scope and Effect

The employees’ work affects the condition, safety, habitability, and appearance of Agency-owned housing and common areas, as well as the quality and timeliness of services provided to residents. Effective performance supports regulatory compliance, preservation of public assets, operational efficiency, and resident satisfaction. Inadequate or delayed performance may adversely affect unit readiness, property standards, resident health and safety, inspection outcomes, and the Agency’s ability to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing.

Personal Contacts

Personal contacts are primarily with residents, supervisors, coworkers, vendors, contractors, inspectors, and representatives of local governmental or utility entities. Contacts are made for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating work, responding to service needs, documenting maintenance activity, and supporting safe and efficient operations. Interactions with residents require professionalism, tact, respect for confidentiality, and sensitivity to the Agency’s service obligations. Contacts may occur in both routine and high-pressure situations, including emergency maintenance events or conditions affecting health and safety.

Physical Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Normal physical activity can be tedious and require heavy lifting, carrying, and prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing and lying prone. The employee must use arm strength to manipulate hand tools such as saws, sanders, and jointers etc.
2. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
3. Must have a sense of balance sufficient for standing on a ladder of at least six (6) feet in height for an extended time period of time.
4. Must be able to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment (e.g., drills, wrenches, hammers, pliers, electrical [Ohm] meters, saws, threaders, plumbing snakes, etc.)
5. Work requires spatial perception, finger and manual dexterity.
6. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, and persons outside the Agency and perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.
7. Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to eight (8) hours at a time while performing work duties.
8. Must be able to use fingers bilaterally and unilaterally to utilize job-related tools and equipment.
9. Must have vision and hearing corrected to be able to legally operate a vehicle in various environmental and traffic conditions and perform essential job functions.
10. Must have normal color perception to differentiate colors of electrical wiring, etc.

1. Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.
2. An employee may request reasonable accommodation to mitigate any of the physical requirements listed above.

Medicinal and Recreational Marijuana

Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. The Agency observes the common rule of the Federal Marijuana Law of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. § 811), which does not recognize the difference between medical and recreational use of marijuana and has established the required Drug Free Workplace Policy. Employees are NOT permitted to use or possess any form of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes. Any applicant for employment who tests positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug screening shall be ineligible for employment with the Agency. Any applicant for employment who advises the Agency that he/she uses any form of marijuana will be ineligible for employment. The Agency is unable to grant a request for reasonable accommodation to use marijuana under any circumstance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to extreme weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be subjected to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, dangerous chemicals (e.g., cleaning solutions, solvents, insecticides), and skin irritants. The employee may be required to use goggles, gloves, masks, lumbar support belts, safety boots, and other personal protective equipment.

Other Requirements

1. May be required to work after office hours on the on-call work schedule.

Read and Acknowledge

The Huntsville Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is subject to change and in no manner implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. The duties herein are representative of the essential functions of this job. This job description reflects management's assignment of functions; however, it does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The qualifications listed above are guidelines, other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may be considered at the discretion of the Executive Director/CEO.

Employment with the Huntsville Housing Authority is on an “at-will” basis. Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and does not constitute a promise of continued employment.

Disclaimer: The statements in this job description describe the general nature, level, and type of work expected of an employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Nothing in this document creates any employment, compensation, or contractual right. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to meet operational needs, subject to applicable law and Board authority.