Residential Maintenance Tech: Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Palatka Housing Authority; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Palatka Housing Authority is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and carpentry issues in occupied units and common areas. You will respond to emergencies, prioritize safety, and complete make-ready repairs to turnover standards.

You will document work orders in Upkeep, communicate repairs clearly to residents, and maintain safe, clean tools and vehicles while adhering to lead-safe practices in Florida weather.

Qualifications

• Speak, read, and write English clearly enough to explain repairs to residents, read work orders, manuals, and safety labels, and write clear work order notes.
• Excellent customer service and the ability to prioritize a full workload and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to use a mobile electronic work order system such as Upkeep.
• 2+ years of residential or building maintenance experience with working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and carpentry repair.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and diagrams.
• Own basic hand tools.
• Valid Florida driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in attics and crawl spaces, and work outdoors in Florida weather.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and carpentry issues in occupied units, common areas, and facilities.
• Respond to emergencies immediately, including after hours when on call, and make conditions safe the same day.
• Prioritize work: emergencies and safety first, then inspection deficiencies, vacant-unit repairs, and routine requests.
• Complete make-ready repairs to PHA's turnover standard, with proper fixes, not temporary ones.
• Correct inspection deficiencies on time and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, smoke/CO detectors, water heaters, and building systems.
• Receive, update, and close every work order the same day in our electronic work order system (Upkeep), with notes and photos.
• Explain repairs to residents courteously and clearly.
• Keep tools, equipment, and PHA vehicles safe and clean; follow all safety practices, including lead-safe work.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Tools

Upkeep

Job description

The Palatka Housing Authority is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and carpentry issues in occupied units and common areas. You will respond to emergencies, prioritize safety, and complete make-ready repairs to turnover standards.

You will document work orders in Upkeep, communicate repairs clearly to residents, and maintain safe, clean tools and vehicles while adhering to lead-safe practices in Florida weather.