Maintenance Trainee III

Rockford Housing Authority; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockford Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Trainee to support maintenance staff and interact with residents in both unoccupied and occupied units. The role emphasizes a professional, team-oriented demeanor and respectful communication with residents and staff, while performing essential upkeep and repairs across buildings.

The incumbent will assist in cleaning, grounds duties, minor electrical and plumbing tasks, snow removal, and assisting with inspections and moving heavy objects.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read with understanding.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.
• Commitment to a positive, professional attitude toward residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning in offices, restrooms, common areas and prepare vacant units for management.
• Perform grounds duties daily and as directed.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks such as minor electrical (≤120V), plumbing, carpentry and appliance repairs.
• Clear snow/ice from sidewalks and may operate motorized equipment.
• Assist management with property inspections.
• Assist staff and contractors with moving heavy objects.
• Demonstrate reading comprehension for assigned tasks.

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

The incumbent will work independently, as well, assist other maintenance personnel with all required tasks. The maintenance trainee may work in unoccupied and occupied apartment units and have frequent, direct contact with residents, other maintenance personnel and administrative staff. This position will be responsible for projecting a positive, professional attitude and demeanor at all times during such contacts. The incumbent must work effectively as part of a team, accept supervision respectfully and politely while promoting goodwill among both authority employees, residents and in the community at large in a style aligned with the objectives and values of the Rockford Housing Authority.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties in RHA offices, restrooms, common areas and preparing vacant units for management.
• Perform general grounds duties on a daily basis and as directed.
• Perform general maintenance work such as, but not limited to, minor electrical (not to exceed 120v), plumbing, carpentry, and appliance and hardware repairs.
• Clear snow and ice from building and sidewalks by shoveling, salting or sanding. May be assigned to operate motorized equipment.
• Assist management with inspections of property.
• Assist RHA staff and contractors with moving heavy objects such as appliances, furniture, materials and equipment.
• Able to read with understanding when completing various assigned tasks.
• Able to be contacted and respond in the event of after-hours emergencies