Experienced - Maintenance Mechanic

Dbhafl; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Experienced Maintenance Mechanic in a vibrant community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills in various trades, from plumbing to carpentry, while ensuring the upkeep of housing developments. You'll be responsible for performing essential maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and working collaboratively with fellow professionals. If you're passionate about hands-on work and have a knack for problem-solving, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of keeping homes safe and comfortable while contributing to the community's well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school and three years of housing maintenance experience required.
• Ability to be certified in one or more trades and perform a wide range of maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Handle work orders, unit turnovers, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety precautions are practiced at all times.

Skills

High School Graduation

Housing Maintenance Experience

EPA Certification

Physical Fitness

Ability to Perform Various Trades

Valid Florida Driver's License

Bondable

Ability to Pass Background Check

Education

High School Diploma

Three Years Experience in Housing Maintenance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

Job Description: Experienced Maintenance Mechanic

Location:

Daytona Beach, FL, 32114

Skills:

• Graduation from a standard high school
• Three years working experience in housing maintenance
• Ability to be certified in one or more of the trades classifications
• Ability to perform a wide range of maintenance related tasks outside their primary area of certification
• Valid State of Florida vehicle operator's license
• Bondable
• Ability to obtain EPA certification for the proper handling of freon and other refrigerants
• Good health and physical condition, physically able to lift heavy objects (50 pounds minimum), climbing, stooping, standing, carrying, loading/unloading, moving large items and other related physical activities common to maintenance work
• Ability to pass Background Check

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic is a general classification for skilled Journeyman level maintenance employee. Personnel in this classification must have the ability to be certified in one or more of the trades classifications but will perform a wide range of maintenance related tasks outside their primary area of certification. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible to dress for the weather. Maintenance Mechanic will join a team of maintenance professionals who handle work orders, unit turnovers, preventative maintenance, building system maintenance, and other duties as assigned. This role requires off hours flexibility to allow for on-call duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must practice safety precautions and be safety conscious at all times.
• Performs required planned and corrective (repair) maintenance to building surfaces, fixtures, systems and equipment.
• Performs equipment planned maintenance tasks such as: checking for proper equipment operation; lubricating bearings, changing air filters, and changing heat exchanger and condenser coils.
• Performs electrical and plumbing systems planned maintenance tasks such as: inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to insure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operation, testing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests, as well as, panel boxes and meters.
• Performs such mechanical tasks as repairing and/or replacing space temperature and HVAC equipment controls.
• Performs such carpentry work as: hanging doors and installing windows, replacing/repairing door and window hardware, reglazing windows, installing and/or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters and downspouts; replacing floor tiles and repairing carpet; and patching plaster walls and ceilings.
• Performs such masonry work as: patching cracked concrete, replacing broken masonry brick and ceramic tiles, re-grouting ceramic tile and sealing concrete and exterior brick walls.
• Performs such plastering and sheetrock repair as: mixing plaster and drywall mud, removing old plaster and lathe; installing lathe, ground coat and white coat; installing and repairing drywall; bends and feathers edges to match surrounding surfaces.
• Performs such painting tasks as: preparing surfaces for painting by patching plaster holes, sanding, scraping or masking; painting with brushes, rollers or sprayers; performing touch-up painting after work in an area; spot painting metal surfaces for corrosion control, etc.
• Performs such plumbing tasks as: repairing faucet washers, seats, stems, spigots and hardware; resetting commodes, tubs and sinks; repairing water leaks, replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; and clearing clogged drains and soil lines.

Related Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs miscellaneous maintenance related tasks for a variety of situations as directed by immediate supervisor such as: servicing and/or repairing cleaning equipment; servicing and/or repairing vehicles; and repairing work tools and equipment.
• Performs necessary manual labor to keep housing developments in a decent, safe and sanitary condition.
• Plan, lays-out, coordinates and directs other maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Utilizes a wide range of powered and non-powered hand tools such as drills, sanders, sewage line cleaners, saws, hammers, pillars, screwdrivers, wrenches, oilers and volt-ohm-amp meters.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems using and appropriate testing equipment.
• Operates and makes all installations and repairs in accordance with local, state and national codes.
• Participates in off-shift and weekend emergency maintenance coverage as scheduled.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and materials used in one or more building trades (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, heating or electrical trades).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to building maintenance work.
• Skilled in the use and care of common hand tools required in building and equipment maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs in one or more trades.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, tenants and the general public.
• Ability to assign duties and supervise subordinate employees if necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and building specifications.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as back hoe, grader, etc., in a professional manner.
• Ability to make water distribution system repairs.
• Ability to perform basic welding requirements such as; wrought iron fencing, handrails, brazing, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret electric meters.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a standard high school
• Three years working experience in housing maintenance.
• Or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid State of Florida vehicle operator's license.
• Must be bondable.
• Ability to obtain EPA certification for the proper handling of freon and other refrigerants.
• Must be in good health and physical condition, physically able to lift heavy objects (50 pounds minimum), climbing, stooping, standing, carrying, loading/unloading, moving large items and other related physical activities common to maintenance work.
• Must be able to pass Background Check.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Travel:

Travel required.

The Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach