Senior Maintenance Technician

Saint Louis Housing Authority; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for medical

Dependent care

Paid CLE and Bar Dues

Paid Time Off

401(a) employer contribution

SLHA PSLF qualifying

Job summary

Saint Louis Housing Authority is seeking a non-exempt Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. This role requires hands-on skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing and related trades.

The position invites SLHA residents and program participants to apply. Candidates should have a High School Diploma with specialized repair training and at least two years of maintenance experience; HVAC or electrical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and specialized training related to repair of buildings and grounds and at least two years of experience involving building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, welding.

Responsibilities

• Skill in maintenance, repair and minor installation of electrical systems, emergency lighting, electrical control systems and all types of electrical fixtures and equipment.
• Skill in the maintenance, repair and replacement of plumbing piping, fittings, valves, controls and fixtures and the unblocking, cleaning and flushing of sanitary sewers.
• Skill in all phases of building maintenance including structural, painting, plastering, etc.
• Skill in welding repairs.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crawling and reaching.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to dust, dirt, odors and fumes.
• Working knowledge of and skill in the use of power and hand tools, power equipment, machines, meters, materials and methods used in building maintenance, plumbing, electric, welding, etc.
• Basic knowledge of work hazards and safety practices.
• Knowledge and skill in using computers and database management software.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and building codes.
• Attention to detail to ensure repairs are completed timely and in a professional, workmanlike manner.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with residents, contractors and agency staff courteously and pleasantly.
• Must have and maintain a current driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance.

Job description

Position Summary

This is a non-exempt position responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance services of the Authority's buildings, equipment and grounds.

SLHA residents and program participants are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma and specialized training related to repair of buildings and grounds and at least two years of experience involving building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, welding. Certification in HVAC and/or electrical repairs preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Skill in maintenance, repair and minor installation of electrical systems, emergency lighting, electrical control systems and all types of electrical fixtures and equipment.
• Skill in the maintenance, repair and replacement of plumbing piping, fittings, valves, controls and fixtures and the unblocking, cleaning and flushing of sanitary sewers.
• Skill in all phases of building maintenance including structural, painting, plastering, etc.
• Skill in welding repairs.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crawling and reaching.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to dust, dirt, odors and fumes.
• Working knowledge of and skill in the use of power and hand tools, power equipment, machines, meters, materials and methods used in building maintenance, plumbing, electric, welding, etc.
• Basic knowledge of work hazards and safety practices.
• Knowledge and skill in using computers and database management software.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and building codes.
• Attention to detail to ensure repairs are completed timely and in a professional, workmanlike manner.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with residents, contractors and agency staff courteously and pleasantly.
• Must have and maintain a current driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance.

Benefits

Salary: $23.39 per hour

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. In addition to a competitive salary, SLHA also offers:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• 401(a) employer contribution equal 12.7% of annual salary

SLHA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.