Maintenance Technician

Housing Development Cor; Wilkes-Barre Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in affordable housing is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role involves performing facility maintenance tasks, ensuring the community's physical condition meets safety standards, and supporting residents' needs. Ideal candidates will have a year of experience and knowledge in various maintenance areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in maintenance or related field.
• Basic knowledge in cleaning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Complete all service requests and repair them correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a proper inventory of supplies and tools sufficient for providing service.
• Execute knowledge of building equipment, painting, plumbing, and minor repairs.

Skills

Cleaning

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC

Education

1 year in maintenance or related field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

If you are looking for a great employment opportunity, Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home is open to everyone. We believe home shouldn’t be an impossible dream; it should be an attainable reality. We are resident advocates, trusted developers, property managers, community partners, and collaborators. We are part of the fabric of our towns and cities and have been working with our neighbors since 1971 to create real change and meaningful connections. As champions of the greater good, we are committed to advancing equity, we open the door to opportunities, and we build homes that we can all be proud of.

HDC owns and/or manages over 3,000 apartments, providing housing that is safe and affordable to those with lower incomes, focusing on seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving nearly 4,000 residents in 55 communities located in urban, suburban, and rural areas across Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, HDC builds hope and opportunity for all residents to reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities.

Position Summary:

Under supervision, the Maintenance Technician I is responsible for coordinating daily tasks associated with the assigned Community. Performs a variety of facility and technical tasks that support the needs of residents not limited to on-site maintenance, areas of unit turn, inspection, maintenance, and repair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should notbe considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. HDC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Ensure that the physical condition of the Community is maintained according to the organization’s operating and safety standards.

• Complete all service requests and repair them correctly and in a timely manner. Obtain the Supervisor’s approval for repairs and replacements that exceed $1,000.00.
• Administer turn-key operation and ensure vacant units are inspected and prepared in a timely manner.
• Maintain a proper inventory of supplies and tools sufficient for providing service and maintaining the property. Purchase supplies as required, using a standard purchase order system and proper bidding procedures.
• Maintain and work with approved vendors as needed within the annual budget.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program that minimizes emergency repairs and service requests.
• Execute knowledge of building equipment, painting and drywall patching, plumbing, along with other minor repairs.
• Evaluate deficiencies such as excessive wear or troubleshoot faulty minor electrical issues.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Community Manager and assist with the overall team effort, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 1 year in maintenance or related field.
• Basic knowledge in cleaning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers, and HVAC.
• Basic knowledge using hand and power tools.
• Current driver's license

Normal Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to pass the annual lift test. Moderate effort in lifting, moving, operating equipment, standing, and climbing/walking. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, dust and dirt. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, fumes, odor, and noise. Seldom exposed to dryness, wetness, vibration, and poor ventilation.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We believe in and practice equal opportunity. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

HDC MidAtlantic is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, any other status protected by law and other characteristics that make our employees unique.