Maintenance Mechanic II

Lucas Metropolitan Housing, Toledo, OH; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Metropolitan Housing seeks a Maintenance Mechanic II to support LMHA housing sites and grounds. The role performs interior and exterior repairs including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, and plastering based on work orders and inspections.

Incumbent will conduct safety-compliant tasks, maintain equipment, and document work hours. Requires HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; prior two years’ maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in construction or building maintenance, or vocational training focusing in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Must possess a valid Ohio or Michigan driver’s license and be insurable under the Agency’s plan.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders submitted by tenants or Agency staff and complete all assigned work promptly.
• Perform carpentry repairs to walls, ceilings, roofs, woodwork, floors, doors, windows, and related fixtures; replace fixtures if repair is not possible.
• Paint using brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment on a variety of surfaces.
• Repair plaster and patches; remove loose plaster as needed.
• Repair or replace wiring, outlets, switches, fixtures; check and repair gas leaks.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

General maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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| Position Title: | Maintenance Mechanic II | Classification Title: | Specialist I |
| Reports to: | Maintenance Manager | Department: | Asset Management |
| FLSA & Union Status: | Hourly; Non-Exempt Union | Employment Status: | Full-Time |

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain LMHA housing sites and grounds. The incumbent performs general repairs to the interior and exterior of Agency structures, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and plastering duties in response to work orders generated by service requests or unit inspections. This position also performs general repairs on maintenance equipment as needed. All activities must support the Lucas Metropolitan Housing (“LMH”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Responds to work orders submitted by tenants or Agency staff members and completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Performs carpentry repairs to walls, ceilings, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters and downspout, garage doors, doors, and door locks, windows, cabinets, doorbells, and clotheslines; replaces fixture if it cannot be repaired.
• Uses brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment to apply the required number of coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling board, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete, or brick.
• Repairs plaster, patches old plaster, and removes loose plaster in Agency properties.
• Repairs or replaces wiring and parts for electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, and breaker switches and fuses; checks for and repairs gas leaks.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and fittings, including but not limited to: showers, faucets, drains, sewer lines, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and water pumps.
• Conducts daily inspections of LMHA housing and grounds to identify needs.
• Utilizes work order system and ensures that materials, job codes, and labor hours are properly recorded; completes appropriate work order documentation for all maintenance tasks.
• Repairs and maintains ground maintenance equipment and automotive and motorized equipment.
• Performs after-hours emergency service on a scheduled or rotating basis.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA/PERRP safety standards that pertain to essential functions and maintains licenses and certifications as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in construction or building maintenance, or vocational training focusing in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid Ohio or Michigan driver’s license and be insurable under the Agency’s plan.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should be able to successfully operate a variety of applicable hand-held tools and devices. Must have the ability to learn other programs as required by assigned tasks. The employee should also have basic computer skills (e.g. MS Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Physical Demands

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to travel to various Agency properties to perform maintenance work. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching and grasping; operating handheld tools and other machinery; moving about the properties; and attending onsite meetings and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position generally works at Agency properties, which may cause the employee to experience a range in temperatures and other weather conditions. The noise level may be loud and the environment may be more hazardous than a standard office environment. This position may be required to work with contractors as well as Agency residents.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.