Service Person IV (Region 4 – Internal Candidates Only)

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority in Cleveland, OH seeks a Service Person IV to perform skilled maintenance, repair, and construction across CMHA facilities. The role involves reading blueprints, using power tools, and coordinating work with teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BHMC certification. Valid Ohio license and ability to operate various equipment may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two to three years of progressively responsible maintenance experience.
• BHMC certification preferred or obtainable.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license may be required for some tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and major maintenance, repair, construction, and alterations of CMHA buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Read blueprints and operate power tools and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to CMHA facilities.
• Requisition supplies and materials based on service requests.
• May diagnose and repair malfunctions and appliances.
• Maintain records of work orders and activities; report as required.
• May plaster interior walls and install drywall as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool use

Lifting ability

Equipment operation

Verbal/written instructions

Outdoor work

OHIO license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational coursework

Job description

Service Person IV (Region 4 - Internal Candidates Only)

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Maintenance or Designee, the SP IV performs basic and major maintenance, repair, and construction, and all alterations of CMHA buildings, facilities, and equipment. No supervisory responsibilities; may serve as lead worker for lower classified employees when so designated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs basic and major maintenance, repair, construction, and alterations of CMHA buildings, facilities, and equipment in one or more of the following skilled trade areas: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, drywall, plastering, masonry, and roofing. Tasks include, but are not limited to installation of lights, switches, and conduit; laying tile floors; building floors, frames, and shelves; preparing walls for plastering; installing sinks, lavatories, and bath tubs, laying pipe lines, maintenance of roofing, gutters and downspouts, concrete installation.
• Assists in diagnosing mechanical and structural problems to determine necessary repairs. Read and interprets blue prints. Operates power tools and equipment, including but not limited to, drills, grinders, electric plains, landscaping equipment, chain saws, lawn mowers, snowplows, dump trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance to CMHA facilities.
• Requisitions necessary supplies and materials to complete tasks based on service requests.
• May be assigned to diagnose and repair malfunctions as well as perform preventative maintenance on CMHA owed refrigerations, stoves, and other appliances.
• Maintains records of work orders and work performed; reports activities as required or requested.
• May be assigned to plaster interior walls, ceilings, and other building surfaces/installs dry wall to same. May prepare surfaces and erect equipment to perform these tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some course work in one or more of the vocational skills areas is preferred.
• Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance work.

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Ability to work inside or outside in cold, hot, wet, and/or dry weather.
• Ability to perform light to heavy lifting.
• Ability to perform one or more of the craft vocational areas at a high proficiency level.
• Ability to coordinate work with lower classified employees.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with the public, CMHA residents, and other CMHA employees.
• Possession of a valid Ohio operator's license and insurability under Agency guidelines.
• Possession of Basic Housing Maintenance Certificate (BHMC).
• May require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or specific type of registration/certification relevant to assignment.
• The qualifications listed above are guidelines, other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

OTHER:

Possession of a valid Ohio Vehicle Operator's license and insurability under CMHA standards.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer