Maintenance Technician - Earn $19/hr - Hampton, VA

Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority is accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician in the Hampton, VA area Earn $19 Per Hour Benefits Benefits : Virginia Retirement System, Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Comprehensive Medical Insurance 457 Plan Responsibilities : Performs plumbing, carpentry, electrical system maintenance repair tasks;

installs, maintains and repairs appliances, doors, windows, floors, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment. Ensures property(s) are maintained and operating efficiently (including grounds, building interior / exterior, etc.

and reports findings to Property Manager. Performs Preventive Maintenance Inspections. Performs carpentry and necessary maintenance work on buildings, facilities and equipment.

Performs electrical, plumbing and mechanical maintenance work in the repair and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, electrical wiring and plumbing systems.

Maintains and repairs woodwork, hardware, screens, cabinets, etc. Repairs buildings, doors, windows and floors and performs locksmith functions.

Makes cores and keys. Unstops sinks, commodes, bathtubs and sewer lines. Reconditions dwelling units to make unit ready for occupancy.

Prepares surfaces for painting or varnishing; repairs or replaces sheetrock as needed; tapes seams, applies texture to ceilings or walls;

paints or varnishes interior and exterior surfaces. Ensures the inventory system is maintained and follows up with Property Manager on supplies needed, while ensuring proper procurement is adhered to.

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of maintenance vehicle, tools, equipment, etc. Maintain records and logs. Responds to after-hour calls.

Coordinate work with contractors and follow up with contractors. Procure services, equipment, tools, as needed in conjunction with procurement policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as requested. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Thorough knowledge of common hand tools used in building maintenance work.

Thorough knowledge of the building trades basic working knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Skill in the use of tools used in the building trades and of the necessary safety precautions.

Ability to work from sketches, drawings and blueprints Ability to work independently Ability to maintain records and logs Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and associates Ability to communicate with tenants in a respectful, courteous manner and to provide excellent customer service.

Requirements : Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, considerable experience in skilled building repair and maintenance work.

Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications, lead renovation re-certification, and other certifications as required to perform the functions of this position.

Annual fair housing training will be required. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and insurable under the vehicle insurance policy of the Authority may be required.