HOUSING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC at Town of Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Summary:
If you're passionate about fostering inclusive communities where everyone has access to affordable housing and opportunities to thrive, the Town of Chapel Hill is excited to invite you to consider the role of Maintenance Mechanic supporting the Affordable Housing and Community Connections Department. The Town's Affordable Housing and Community Connections Department includes four divisions: Public Housing, Affordable Housing, Community Connections, and Administration, which work collaboratively to execute the Town Council's affordable housing and equitable community engagement goals. The department is committed to fostering an environment where everyone on the team is empowered to lead and achieve results consistent with the Council's goals and the Department's work plan.

About the Role:
This position will perform maintenance on the Town’s portfolio of 296 public housing units working collaboratively with a high- performing, energetic, fun, and diverse team. The ideal candidate will bring experience in building maintenance and customer service, a commitment to public service, and a collaborative mindset.

About the Organization:
The Town operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager reporting to the Mayor and eight at-large Council members. The Town has an approved $150 million budget for Fiscal Year 23 – 24 with 715 benefitted full-time positions and 200 non-benefited positions.

The Town’s mission is Learning, Serving, and Working Together to Build a Community Where People Thrive. The Town’s RESPECT values (Responsibility, Equity, Safety, Professionalism, Ethics, Communication, and Teamwork) are a compass for accomplishing that mission.

The Town’s strategic focus areas include Environmental Stewardship, Economic and Financial Stewardship, Affordable Housing, Connected Community, Healthy and Inclusive Community, Safe Community, and Employee Recruitment and Retention. Find more information about the Town here.

Essential Functions:

• Completes safety inspections and preventative maintenance of public housing units
• Performs general maintenance of public housing units, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and appliance repairs as permissible
• Uses a work order system to track and prioritize maintenance requests and document completion.
• Provides notice to residents regarding upcoming work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised: None

Physical Demands:

• The work requires frequent walking, standing, or stooping, and sitting at a desk or table.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid NC Driver's License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job

Knowledge of:

• The operation of a wide range of hand tools and equipment in the electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and plumbing trades
• Practices in Federal, State, and Local building codes and safety regulations preferred

Ability to:

• Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Work independently, as well as effectively as part of a team
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, residents, and other stakeholders
• Serve on the departmental on-call rotation
• Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, and inclement weather, on an as-needed basis
• Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT.

The Town of Chapel Hill offers a variety of employee benefits, including but not limited to:

• Health Insurance - Town pays 100% of the cost for a full-time employee’s and a portion of cost for family members
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Local Government Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (NC 401(k) and 457)
• Vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave
• Employee wellness clinic with onsite health professional for basic health care needs
• Life and disability insurance