Job Description
Job Description
Position Open: April 2, 2025
Position Closing Date: April 12, 2025
JOB OBJECTIVE
Under the direct supervision of the Property Manager, is responsible for supervising and managing the overall maintenance operation of a public housing development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
• Insures the curb appeal and safety of the property each day
• Schedules work order requests according to maintenance priorities and procedures;documents and keeps accurate records of work performed in apartments, building exteriors and grounds
• Schedules and supervises the work assignment of the maintenance staff and contractors and insures completion of work performed
• Performs general maintenance duties including but not limited to: electrical repair, plumbing repair, carpentry, pest control, painting, grounds care, replacement and/or repair of fixtures, appliances, flooring, locks and systems
• Assists Property Manager with move-ins, move-outs, evictions, and annual inspections
• Answers telephone calls and handles residents’ complaints and requests in a courteous manner
• Insures just-in-time inventory of equipment and service with cost-effective buying in compliance with the agency procurement policies
• Insures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Schedules and assures preventative maintenance has been performed on all apartments
• Insures prompt preparation of vacant units for occupancy
• Assists Property Manager in development of a property maintenance plan and capital fund spending
• Hires and trains maintenance staff and insures work performance meets required standards
• Performs quality control inspection of work performed in units
• Plans and coordinates inspections and the repair of units for “high performance” on the property PHAS
• Reviews apartment maintenance charges and insures appropriate charges are processed
• Conducts periodic safety meetings with maintenance staff
• Schedules and participates in emergency scheduling for evenings, weekends and holidays
• Prepares fiscal and management reports
• Schedules the operations of asset support staff
• Insures the maintenance of property vehicles and equipment
• Approves all maintenance purchases and processes according to fiscal policies
• Supervises the maintenance staff in compliance with the agency personnel policies
• Assists property manager in procurement purchases and vendor information; insures efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports and related information
• Insures maintenance staff maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Assists Property Manager in communications with residents; other duties as assigned
Equipment Used
General office equipment, automobile, maintenance tools and equipment
Supervision Exercised
Supervise the work of a maintenance crew and asset support staff
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience Required
High school diploma and one (1) year of additional education plus three (3) years of supervisory experience in building maintenance and construction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Behavioral Skills:
Knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures; knowledge of building systems and operations; detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to perform skilled work in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, appliance repair and electrical systems; knowledge of pest control; ability to communicate verbally and in writing; willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public housing and federal, state and local laws and regulations governing housing operations; knowledge of general accounting, budgeting and procurement policies and practices; ability to make good decisions; ability to maintain courteous communications with residents; ability to establish working relationships with property managers, service partners and low income residents; excellent computer skills.
Physical Skills:
Ability to perform, with or without an accommodation, physically demanding duties such as: frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting objects more than 50 lbs. Dexterity to operate power and manual tools and equipment with sufficient clarity in speech, hearing, vision and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.
Financial Skills:
N/A
License(s) Required:
Valid Tennessee driver’s license, Pesticide Certification required within one (1) year