East Hartford Housing Authority Maintenance Mechanic
D*EPARTMENT: Maintenance This position is: FULL TIME UNION *REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager SUPERVISES: May assist in supervising subordinate positions when directed
SCOPE OF WORK:
This position is a team member performing skilled work at the journey level in several trades.Work involves performing various skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of equipment and buildings. Work involves responsibility for proficiency in several trades, with working conditions and the degree of supervision exercised differing according to the location and nature of assignments. Work requires exercising technical independence in determining work methods and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (OVER 70% OF THE TIME):
- Acts as team member in performing vacancy, annual and preventive maintenance inspection work orders.
- Performs complex repairs, replacement preventative maintenance and adjustments to; ventilation systems, electrical facilities and systems, heating and hot water systems, plumbing facilities and systems, building envelope systems, dwelling equipment, floors, ceilings, dwelling unit systems, water, sewage and building fire sprinkler.
- Performs electrical and plumbing systems preventive maintenance tasks such as inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to insure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operation, testing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests.
- Performs glazing, soft tile laying, masonry, plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs to buildings and equipment.
- Cleans, services and makes repairs to a wide variety of heating, ventilation and related equipment.
- Removes and replaces partitions, installs doors and locks.
- Makes repairs to and programs electronic door entry systems.
- Makes repairs to and services building surveillance equipment.
- Makes repairs to all types of roofing.
- Repairs cabinets, floors, windows, footings, sidings, and makes general structural repairs at the journey level and other related carpentry work.
- Measures, cuts, threads and installs pipes for water lines, repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures.
- Repairs floors, installs soft and ceramic tile.
- Installs window glass.
- Use of hand and power drain clearing devices to clear clogged sewer pipes.
- Performs repairs, preventative maintenance and adjustments to all grounds keeping and snow removal equipment.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (OVER 70% OF THE TIME): (CONTINUED)
- Performs minor repairs, preventative maintenance and adjustments to all East Hartford
Housing Authority owned vehicles.
- Perform any and all tasks related to snow removal. Including operating snow blowers, snow plows, hand shovels applying sand and salt, and ice chopping.
- Estimates labor and material requirements for assigned tasks.
- Prepares requisition for supplies and material needed.
- Drives to various sites.
- Follows all applicable safety procedures, including wearing respirators as necessary.
- Perform on call duties for plumbing, heating, electrical and other maintenance mechanic tasks.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (30% - 70% OF THE TIME):
- Performs any and all tasks relating to grounds keeping including but not limited to: grass cutting with riding and push mowers, edge trimming with weed whackers, hedge trimming with power and/or manual trimmers.
- Performs masonry and concrete work in connection with sidewalks, curbs and gutters, also on buildings and foundations
- Provides guidance and supervises the work of individuals assigned to assist in specific tasks.
- Assist in resident training programs when developed.
- Performs exterior and interior painting (on temporary basis)
- May perform any task or duty of a subordinate level.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (OCCASIONAL):
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Five years of progressively complex, proven experience as a certified journey level worker with an occupational license one of the plumbing, heating, ventilation or electrical trades.
- A minimum five years experience at the full performance journeyman level.
- A minimum five years experience in standard trade practices.
- A minimum five years experience in the area(s) of: plumbing, heating ventilation or electrical work.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be personally bondable for insurance purposes.
Valid Connecticut State Driver's license and good driving record.
- Possession of a valid, current, occupational license issued by the State of Connecticut. The required occupational license shall be at least equivalent to the full journeyman level status for a specific required discipline.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF/SKILL IN:
- Basic math skills
- Thorough ability to perform highly skilled tasks independently.
- Thorough knowledge and ability in applicable building trades.
- Thorough knowledge of standard trade practices.
- Considerable ability to understand oral and written instructions and communications.
- Work cooperatively with other team members
- Interact professionally and courteously with employees, vendors and residents
- Understand, follow and give oral and written instructions in English
- Make decisions without supervision
- Provide leadership to subordinate employees
- Estimate labor and materials for assigned projects
Constant (over 70% of the time)
- Repetitive arm/hand movement
- Eyesight and hearing
- Bending and twisting at waist
- Kneeling and squatting
- Reaching above shoulder
- Lifting and carrying 50 pounds
- Driving
Frequent (30-70% of the time)
- Carrying 50 pounds
- Climbing ladders
- Bending and twisting at waist
- Kneeling and squatting
- Reaching above shoulder
- Standing and walking
Occasional (10-30% of the time)
- Sitting
- Lifting up to 100 pounds
- Pushing and pulling
- Crawling
- Climbing stairs
REQUIRED PROFICIENCY IN USE OF: Backhoe Ballasts Baseboard heatersCaulking Windows RespiratorCommodes Vinyl siding CountertopsDoors Drain snake DrywallDrill press Dump truck Electrical fixturesElectrical meters Shade Cutter FurnacesHand tools Hand truck Hot water heater
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REQUIRED PROFICIENCY IN USE OF: (CONTINUED) Key machine Ladders LocksPipe Plywood Pressure WasherRadio Ranges VanRefrigerators Saws (table/band/chop) Roofing MaterialShower Doors Sinks TubsTile Tile cutters TractorNextel communication deviceAnd other tools used in unit construction and rehabilitation
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position is required to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and is subject to heavy and strenuous work. May encounter undesirable pests.
1. Environmental parameters: a. Ability to work in a public housing and construction environments (bathrooms, boiler rooms, elevators and close areas) in all weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, dry, and wet). b. Ability to work in environment with conditions, which may include: fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, dust, grass, weeds and pollen as well as decibels in the range of 30-65. c. Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions, such as: sleet, snow, dust and dirt, as well as cramped quarters and high places.
2. Physical demands: a. Strength: ability to lift up to 100 pounds. b. Ability to work heights on ladders, staging and scaffolding. c. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move an object. d. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stretch to perform job duties. e. Work involves sitting, walking, standing, lifting, kneeling, crawling and driving for extended periods of time.
3. Work Schedule a. Ability to work a minimum 40-hour week, work schedule may require more than 40 b. Must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekend days and holidays to accommodate on call and emergency duties.
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1. Working knowledge of energy conservation.2. Ability to move about and function effectively in areas likely to contain obstacles and other potential hazards likely to impede normal freedom of movement.3. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated.4. Ability to relate to and interact with elderly and family residents in low and moderate income housing settings.5. Sensitivity to the needs of persons of diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds is essential.6. Ability to be flexible and perform work under time pressure.7. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.8. Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.9. Considerable knowledge of records management procedures necessary to assemble and maintain required information.10. Ability to read and understand blueprints, specification sheets and materials associated with building construction, renovation or maintenance.11. Understanding of and ability to use the tools, materials and technical terminology commonly associated with building maintenance.12. Knowledge of occupational safety precautions, hazards and OSHA requirements pertaining to maintenance operations.13. Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with associates and representatives of other governmental and private agencies.
APTITUDE REQUIREMENTSA. COGNITIVE: 1. Analytical: a. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking, to define problems. b. Ability to collect data. c. Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions. d. Ability to deal with several concrete/abstract variables or unknowns simultaneously. e. Ability to solve practical problems. f. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagrammatic or schedule form. g. Ability to read, revise and improve specifications, blueprints and schematic drawings including innovative and aesthetic components.2. Communication: a. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. b. Ability to record and deliver information. c. Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate. d. Ability to draft work related documents. e. Ability to converse with disgruntled residents and the general public. f. Ability to understand safety rules, warnings and instructions in the use and maintenance of properties and equipment. g. Ability to explain complex procedures to others. h. Ability to follow verbal and written orders, directions or instructions.
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A. COGNITIVE: (CONTINUED)
3. Mathematical: a. Ability to deal with a system of real numbers. b. Ability to use practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions..4. Administrative Detail: a. Ability to complete forms; record and locate data accurately.
B. MANUAL 1. Motor coordination: a. Ability to accurately reach, feel or handle equipment used in daily routine.2. Finger dexterity: a. Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to operate above equipment.3. Manual dexterity: a. Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to operate above equipment.
C. VISUAL
1. Near vision: a. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.2. Mid-range vision: a. Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.3. Far-range vision: a. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
NOTE: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,491.12 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work overtime when needed and be on a after hours on-call paid rotation schedule?
- Have you worked Lochinvar Commercial Boilers?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CT Driver's License (Required)
- Plumber's License -P1 (Required)
Work Location: In person
