Maintenance Mechanic

Albanyha; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to handle general maintenance across housing communities, inspect units, perform preventive work, and prepare vacant units for occupancy. The role requires hands-on experience across trades and strong communication with residents and staff.

The position involves rounds of multiple properties, completing work orders promptly, and supporting preventive programs. A valid Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of maintenance experience with general maintenance and repairs; multi-trade knowledge is a plus.
• HVAC, electrical, and plumbing certifications are a plus; EPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make daily rounds of housing community developments and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Pick up work orders daily, request needed materials, and complete work orders within the specified period.
• Perform general repairs in carpentry, painting, plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, electrical, groundskeeping, drywall, soldering, and annual inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on water and gas lines and electrical and mechanical systems.
• May assist in training of maintenance personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description for Maintenance Mechanic:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance of AHA housing communities, developments, and grounds. The Maintenance Mechanic performs general repairs to resident service requests, as well as conduct unit inspections, preventive maintenance, and preparation of vacant units at assigned housing developments.

Maintenance Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Make daily rounds of housing community developments and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Pick up work orders daily, request needed materials, and complete work orders within specified period.
• Performs general (routine, emergency, and preventive) repairs in the areas of carpentry, painting, plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, electrical, grounds keeping, drywall, soldering, and annual inspections.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on water and gas lines and electrical and mechanical systems.
• May assist in training of maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Mechanic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Vocational training, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing certifications a plus. EPA certification preferred.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years maintenance working experience with areas of expertise in general maintenance and repairs; and any areas of the following are a plus: carpentry, painting, plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, electrical, groundskeeping, drywall, soldering and annual inspections. An equivalent combination of education or experience listed will be considered.
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, appliance, annual inspections, and heating/cooling repairs.
• Trade crafts and working knowledge of all maintenance crafts including electrical, annual inspections, painting, carpentry, masonry, heating/cooling, plumbing and refrigeration.
• Skilled in the use of various hand tools, power tools and test equipment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends as deemed necessary based on business need.
• Ability to read and understand moderately complex repair manuals, and instructions/warning on cleaning agents; write service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other AHA employees and residents.
• Must have dependable transportation, as there may be a need to travel between property sites.
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Must be eligible for coverage under the AHA fleet auto insurance (if applicable).

The Albany Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Must pass drug test and background check.