Residential Maintenance Technician (On-Call)

Omaha Housing Authority; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave 24 days/year

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life Insurance

FSA (Health & Dep Care)

Pet Insurance

Retirement plan with 5.5% match + 457

Job summary

Omaha Housing Authority, based in Omaha, NE, seeks a Maintenance Repairer to perform skilled and semi‑skilled repairs across residential units, common areas, offices, and grounds. The role includes completing work orders, assisting with vacant unit turnover, and participating in after‑hours on‑call rotations.

The candidate will repair plumbing, electrical, doors/windows, and structural elements, while maintaining safety standards and resident relations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in at least two building trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices related to maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with residents, coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and individuals from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the OHA Auto Insurance Policy.

Responsibilities

• Repair skilled and semi‑skilled repairs to residential units, common areas, offices, and grounds, including scattered‑site properties, developments, and high‑rise buildings.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures and systems, including sinks, pipes, faucets, wax seals, drains, water heaters, and sewer line blockages.
• Repair interior electrical systems, including switches, outlets, wall plates, breakers, fuses, and related components.
• Repair or replace doors, windows, locks, cabinets, shelving, countertops, flooring, frames, and screens.
• Repair interior and exterior structural damage, including drywall, ceilings, floors, siding, roofing, and minor foundation issues.
• Perform sheetrock installation, patching, painting, plastering, and general finish work.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on OHA‑furnished appliances and equipment, including ranges, refrigerators, furnaces, and air conditioning units; instruct residents on proper use and care.
• Prepare vacant units for re‑rental within established quality standards and turnaround timeframes.
• Complete work orders accurately and timely, ensuring materials and inventory used are properly documented.
• Maintain property grounds, including litter removal, landscaping, trimming, planting, mulching, and general upkeep.
• Maintain daily communication with supervisory staff to receive assignments and report work status; complete required documentation and logs.
• Maintain regular contact with residents while performing work and respond professionally to resident concerns.
• Maintain assigned vehicle usage logs and report vehicle maintenance needs as required.
• Ensure compliance with HUD Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS), OSHA safety requirements, and OHA safety policies at all times.

Skills

Two building trades

Safety practices

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Omaha Housing Authority, based in Omaha, NE, seeks a Maintenance Repairer to perform skilled and semi‑skilled repairs across residential units, common areas, offices, and grounds. The role includes completing work orders, assisting with vacant unit turnover, and participating in after‑hours on‑call rotations.

The candidate will repair plumbing, electrical, doors/windows, and structural elements, while maintaining safety standards and resident relations.