Position Summary
The Maintenance Worker IV is responsible for performing general and skilled maintenance activities at assigned Housing Authority-owned and managed properties. This position is responsible for ensuring that properties, units, and common areas meet or exceed applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements, including NSPIRE standards, by maintaining safe, sanitary, and fully functional housing conditions.
The Maintenance Worker IV plays a critical role in protecting the Housing Authority's physical assets, supporting resident health and safety, and maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position accomplishes these objectives through proactive maintenance, inspections, repairs, planning, documentation, and timely completion of assigned work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Site Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily maintenance activities, projects, and assignments.
- Perform skilled maintenance repairs to ensure dwelling units, buildings, grounds, and related facilities remain safe, sanitary, and fully functional.
- Conduct inspections of LMHA properties and complete maintenance assignments as directed.
- Assist with planning and organizing daily site maintenance activities.
- Identify and assess unusual or extraordinary maintenance situations and determine appropriate solutions.
- Ensure maintenance activities are performed in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and Housing Authority policies.
- Maintain accurate records and timesheets documenting work performed, materials used, and results achieved.
- Prepare analytical records, statistical reports, and other documentation as required.
- Record work activities, findings, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
- Promote and follow established safety rules, procedures, and standards.
- Identify maintenance and safety concerns and report them to the appropriate supervisor or management staff.
- Assist with maintaining properties in compliance with HUD requirements, including applicable NSPIRE standards.
- Use tools, equipment, and materials appropriately and safely.
- Provide guidance, training, and direction to subordinate maintenance staff, as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Site Maintenance Supervisor or other authorized management personnel.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Must successfully pass the internal Maintenance Worker IV examination/test.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be available for emergency call-in situations, as required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in maintenance, property maintenance or a related field.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of general maintenance procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in units and property maintenance.
- Knowledge of basic construction terminology.
- Knowledge of general health and safety standards.
- Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn and apply Housing Authority policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions from the Site Maintenance Supervisor and other authorized management personnel.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively.
- Ability to make sound and appropriate decisions in routine and extraordinary situations.
- Ability to provide guidance, training, and supervision to subordinate staff, as assigned.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply technical information and data.
- Ability to meet established deadlines and schedules.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
- Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Skill in the safe and proper use of a variety of hand and power tools.
- Skill in exercising tact, diplomacy, and professionalism when interacting with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and others.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
Working Conditions
The Maintenance Worker IV may be required to work in a variety of environmental and physical conditions, including:
- Extreme cold temperatures.
- Extreme heat and weather conditions.
- Unsanitary or potentially hazardous conditions.
- Indoor and outdoor environments.
- Areas requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, reach, and work on hands and knees for extended periods.
- Ability to perform physical maintenance activities for extended periods as required.
- Ability to safely operate and use hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as organizational needs require.
