Senior Maintenance Technician

St. Louis Housing Authority; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA (medical/dependent)

Paid CLE and Bar Dues

Paid Time Off

401(a) employer contribution 12.7%

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

St. Louis Housing Authority seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform a range of building, electrical and plumbing repairs. The role covers preventive maintenance, minor installations and safety compliance for SLHA properties in St. Louis, MO.

You will work with residents, contractors and staff; require high school diploma and two years of related experience. HVAC or electrical certifications are preferred. This is an on-site, non-exempt position with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus specialized training for building and grounds repair.
• At least two years of experience in building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, welding.
• HVAC certification or electrical repair certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and minor installations of electrical systems and fixtures.
• Maintain and repair plumbing piping, fittings, valves and fixtures; unblock and flush sewers.
• Handle all phases of building maintenance: structural, painting, plastering, etc.
• Conduct welding repairs as needed.
• Lift and move heavy items; climb, kneel, stoop and reach as required.
• Work in environments with dust, dirt, odors and fumes.
• Operate power and hand tools, equipment, meters and materials for building maintenance, plumbing and electrical work.
• Follow safety practices; maintain awareness of hazards.
• Use computers and database software for records and work orders.
• Know and apply electrical, plumbing and building codes.
• Interact courteously with residents, contractors and staff.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurability under the Authority’s policy.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Roofing

Welding

Electrical

Education

High School Diploma

HVAC certification (preferred)

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 the repair of buildings and grounds and at least two years of experience related to building maintenance involving 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 data base 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

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