klahoma City Housing Authority

Vacancy Announcement

Department / Division 

Position Title

Position Number

Opening 
Date
Closing 
Date
Minimum Salary
PUBLIC HOUSING
AMP - 103
MECHANIC B 7603 02-10-10 OPEN $2,534

SCOPE
Perform maintenance, repairs for compliance with PHAS and equipment and unit make-ready work necessary for the upkeep and operation of building(s), grounds and equipment.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Directly responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Complete Work Orders assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager.  Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, pumps, electrical systems and pneumatic control systems.  Evaluate, trouble-shoot and repair minor building/unit problems. Obtain appropriate materials/equipment/tools necessary to make repairs.  Repair/replace doors and locks.  Repair ranges and refrigerators.  Unclog drains and sewers.  Replace lighting fixtures and burned out bulbs.  Repair/replace fences and concrete or asphalt surfaces.  Perform mowing, edging and trimming grass, trimming or removing trees, watering, fertilizing, applying pesticides/insecticides to trees, grass and shrubs.  Secure unoccupied units.  Clean, paint and repair (make-ready) unoccupied units.  Make-ready can encompass the following activities:  painting; cleaning; drywall repairs/installation; ceramic/vinyl tile repairs; caulking; door repairs; door locks; general plumbing and electrical; window and door screen repairs and siding repairs.

Must be available for emergency, after-hours, weekend and holiday work. 

Prepare report on completed work orders, inventory log, paint consumption and warehouse supplies.

Comply with OCHA policies and procedures. 

Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Office environment as well as field environment.  Possible exposure to inclement weather, dusty, dirty, noisy, mechanical hazards, noxious fumes, paints and solvents and unsanitary conditions.  Stress due to volume, emergencies and time schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Four years skilled maintenance related employment or an equivalent combination of vocational school and work experience.  Skilled in one or more areas such as, plumbing, heating/ventilation, air conditioning, janitorial and general building maintenance.  Ability to communicate well, to receive and understand information and to provide information to lesser skilled individuals.  Ability to accomplish tasks without supervision as well as recognize and take appropriate action on unassigned tasks.  Ensure proprietary information remains confidential.  Ability to comply with Authority attendance policies.  Ability to work shift work.  Demonstrate good judgment and ability to work with residents and other Authority employees. Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License with an acceptable driving record.  Will be required to perform on-call, emergency maintenance, as scheduled, which can include working after-hours, during weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL:
Able to lift, raising or lowering, 50 pounds.  Near vision sufficient to prepare and read work orders, computer generated products, and forms.  Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate effectively in person, by radio and telephone.  Ability to enter and access all areas of all buildings and dwelling units for which responsible.

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