Employment Opportunities

Position Title: Director of Maintenance 
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA status: Exempt

Summary

The Director of Maintenance is responsible to the Executive Director for planning and coordinating the activities of supervisors, skilled journeymen, service workers, painters, and custodians.  The Director of Maintenance sets priorities of regular and preventive maintenance work.

Supervision is exercised over the Maintenance Department. Technical knowledge and judgement are required in formulating and interpreting plans, inspecting, and evaluating work performed, making   recommendations on equipment and supply purchases, providing training sessions for maintenance staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

1.      Supervises maintenance activities in setting priorities of maintenance work to be accomplished, with major responsibility for supervising through immediate supervisors, all day-to-day preventive, and maintenance operations.

2.     Inspects apartments, equipment, and grounds to determine need for maintenance, inventory, and repairs.

3.      Follows up completed work to assure quality meets desired standards.

4.      Drafts and keeps current a written program of preventive maintenance for all projects, coordinating with the Executive Director to assure all equipment is inspected each year and that needed repairs are made.

5.      Supervises work order requests and handles unusual problems.  Estimates time and materials and assists in procurement of materials necessary.  

6.      Coordinates work on vacant apartments maintaining contact with the Housing Manager so that apartments are back in service as quickly as possible.

7.      Maintains and performs periodic update of technical reference files, including drawings, blueprints, specifications, MSDS sheets, and manufacturers' operating instructions.

8.      Keeps catalog of maintenance parts and materials.  Keeps price list of maintenance inventory updated and conducts annual physical inventory of it.

9.      Maintains technical records and prepares periodic reports on renovation, maintenance, and repair of   evacuated apartments; fire damage and repair costs; painting histories; and equipment installations, transfers, and disposals.

10.  Assists Executive Director with developing and implementing the Safety Program.  Follows up with workshops and training of maintenance staff to assure safety practices are being      observed.

11.  Reviews plan or works with subordinate supervisors and employees, advises on technical areas and variations of schedules.  Assists subordinate supervisors with disciplinary problems and employee counseling.

12.  Assists in preparing annual budget and the modernization five-year plan.

13.  Attends and/or participates in various meetings related to Authority business during and after normal business hours.

14.  Performs employee evaluations and makes recommendations on annual reviews and/or disciplinary actions.

15.  Keeps time sheets for the maintenance department and records of approved and non-approved leave times taken by maintenance staff.

16.  Review and sign off on all overtime work.

17.  Review and sign off on all work orders.  

18.  Performs any other duties assigned by the Executive    Director.

Behavioral Competencies 

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers

Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively  

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and does fair share of work

Job Competencies

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following job competencies:

·         Knowledge of refrigeration repair, electrical repair, air conditioning repair, and heating systems repair.

·         Ability to effectively plan and supervise the activities of a number of subordinates engaged in various maintenance activities.

·         Ability   to establish and maintain   effective working relationships with subordinates, residents, and the Housing Authority officials.

·         Ability to inspect and determine need for maintenance and to plan programs of preventive maintenance.

·         Ability to work from sketches, blueprints, and oral and written instructions.

·         Ability to maintain complex records and prepare clear and concise reports.

·         Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

·         Knowledge in the use and care of powered and non-powered Maintenance, and Custodial/Cleaning tools and equipment.

·         Knowledge in the use and conservation of energy, including water usage.

·         Knowledge of computer with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education 

1.      Graduation from an accredited vocational school, college, or university with a minimum degree of Engineering Technology.

2.      Must have extensive journeyman level experience in two or more of the building trades and preferably a master's certification in one or more of the building trades.

3.      Or have an equivalent combination of training and work experience to meet the required 

4.      knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Sedentary and manual work. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move an object. Work involves walking, standing, and driving for long periods of time.

Competency in and knowledge of power tools and equipment associated with building maintenance operations including snowplows, landscape equipment, machinery, and staging. Ability to operate basic office equipment.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in an officed environment. Ability to work in public housing and construction environments in all weather conditions. Ability to work in environment with conditions which may include fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, and dust as well as decibels in the range of 30-65. Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions such as sleet, snow, dust, and dirt, as well as cramped quarters and high places. Must have the ability to be subject to call.

Pay Range: $53,886 - $79,133