The mission of the Asheville Housing Authority is to provide safe, quality, and affordable housing, to expand available resources, and to collaborate with the community to create opportunities for resident self-reliance and economic independence.

Our core values are Compassion, Equity, Fairness Integrity, Openness, Patience, and Respect.

JOB POSTING FOR: Maintenance Mechanic Technician

JOB TYPE: Full Time non-exempt under FLSA

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Asheville Housing Authority seeks to hire a Maintenance Mechanic Technician. Reporting to the AMP Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic Technician under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks on buildings, grounds, appliances, equipment, and heating/cooling systems. Work will include a good knowledge, initiative and good use of good judgment to work independently and with others and to follow directions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for professional relations with all staff, residents, other organizations and the community at large.
• Performs or assists in the repair of heating and cooling equipment.
• Performs or assists in the repair of plumbing tasks such as repairing or replacing faucets, valves, fixtures. Unclogging drains toilets lavatories sinks. Installing water heaters, "fixtures, etc.
• Performs or assists in the repair of electrical fixtures sockets switches, globes, breakers, etc.
• Performs or assists in the repair of broken or damaged floor tile by replacing needed tiles.
• Performs or assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of doors, windows, locks, roofs, gutters, down spouts and more complicated carpenter related tasks.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on buildings, appliances equipment, plumbing items, heating and cooling systems, water heaters, etc.
• Perform or assist in the preparation and painting of exterior and interior surfaces, walls, ceilings, base boards and trim by using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Clean vacant units and prepare for occupancy. May be required to clean, repair, and install appliances such as ranges and refrigerators.
• Repair broken windows, screens, storm doors, door and window closures, mirrors, medicine cabinets, vanities, etc.
• Maintain grounds by picking up debris, mowing, edging trimming and performing advanced landscaping tasks.
• Remove snow or ice from roads, paths, walks, stairs driveways and parking areas by using hand tools and powered equipment

Note:

The above duties are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 10/Hazmat training a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid North Carolina issued Driver's License
• Perform duties as sCRITICAL SERVICE AREA* employee; report to work in bad weather conditions whether other employees are required to report
• The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville requires all applicants to have a background check and a drug test before the commencement of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of heating, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, carpentry and painting is required.

Knowledge of materials and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance.

Ability to operate powered equipment, tools, etc.

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