Maintenance Technician

Compensation: $23-$25 per hour

Summary/Objective

Perform general maintenance tasks at HAC’s units across the Cape as well as some maintenance at our office locations as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Minor plumbing repairs (clogs, repair leaks)

Minor electrical (replacing an outlet or switch)

Changing locks

Wall patching/repair and painting

Light custodial work (i.e. cleaning walls to prep for painting, organizing/cleaning maintenance shop)

Assembly of furniture at shelter facilities

Additional Duties

General construction tasks as needed

Light snow shoveling

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently and independently
• Heavy lifting required (50 lbs+)
• General understanding of electric, plumbing & construction

Valid driver’s license

• Must have own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided) and tools
• Must be comfortable on a ladder
• Comfort level with working in a diverse group of facilities and ability to treat others with respect at all times
• Comfort level with computers (email and work order system)
• Ability to be available night and weekends for on-call schedule and emergencies

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in general maintenance

Home improvement license

Construction license/certificate

Strongly prefer LICENSED plumber or electrician, Construction Supervisor license helpful

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Exposure to

Fumes/airborne particles

Use of and/or subject to:

Ladder/step stool

Vehicle

Light equipment

Computers/monitors

Confined spaces

Handheld manual tools

Handheld power tools

Physical requirements

Frequent lifting/carrying up to 50lbs

Occasional motor control

Occasional pushing up to 50lbs

Occasional pulling up to 50lbs

Frequent bending

Frequent squatting

Frequent kneeling

Frequent reaching

Frequent standing

Frequent sitting

Frequent walking

Frequent fine motor control

Frequent repetitive motion

Frequent finger dexterity

Frequent grasping/holding

Occasional handwriting and typing

Frequent visual perception

Frequent hand/eye coordination

Frequent color distinction

Constant hearing

Constant speaking

Constant smelling

Mental requirements

• Understand and apply routine verbal and/or written instructions
• Understand and apply non-routine verbal and/or written instructions
• Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions
• Organize actions to complete sequential and/or routine tasks
• Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects
• Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects
• Make decisions that have an impact on the individual’s work
• Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit’s operations and/or services
• Make decisions that have significant impact on a department’s credibility, operations, and/or services
• Make decisions that have an impact on the health and wellbeing of clients
• Communicate and exchange routine/basic information
• Communicate and explain a variety of information
• Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting, and/or negotiating

Memorization/concentration

Learning/knowledge retention

Preparing/analyzing numerical figures

Analyzing/examining/testing data

Emotional/behavioral self-regulation

Interacting with others

Work Environment

The functions of this role are conducted at residential units, shelter facilities, scatter-site shelter units and office locations.

Hours of Work

This role is paid on an hourly basis.

The hours of work for this position are Monday thru Friday, with night and weekend on-call schedule and emergencies.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Housing Assistance Corporation (“HAC”) is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status.  Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of HAC to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Please inform us of any necessary accommodations required during the application process and/or at any time during employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*Sign-on bonus of up to $1000*