Maintenance Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose : This semi-skilled maintenance position at the journeyman level in the Housing Management Operations Department, covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU Local 3, is primarily responsible for building maintenance repairs, janitorial work, and grounds and landscaping duties. This position reports to a Site-Based Residential Property Manager.

Essential Job Functions :

• Perform all janitorial related work in vacant units and common areas
• Repairs and replaces electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, etc.
• Replaces glass in doors and windows
• Minor miscellaneous plumbing
• Makes minor repairs of walls, sidewalks, etc.
• Installs and repairs stoves, refrigeration, hot water heaters and other home appliances
• Repairs floors, doors, windows and business furniture
• Performs a wide variety of other semi-skilled building maintenance tasks
• Cuts grass, cleans grounds, trims shrubs, and other grounds keeping
• Determines quantities and cost, and requests supplies
• Cleans and stores tools and equipment
• Must be able to use tools of the trade, as well as common office machines, including PCs, fax machines, etc.
• Maintains records and logs as needed to document work performed
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must interact and have the ability to communicate well with diverse individuals and people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds
• Bends / stoops / climbs, walks, reaches and lifts / carries heavy objects or relevant materials and tools; twists torso 45˚ to 90˚ to perform essential functions; must be able to stand most of the work day; works in year-round weather conditions
• Must be physically able to access all units, common areas, buildings and grounds for work purposes
• Must be able to work while standing or walking for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, damp, or dusty areas, both inside and outside
• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly
• Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Education / Experience : High school diploma or equivalent required. Demonstrated building and grounds maintenance experience; skilled tradesman experience preferred. Must have and maintain a valid PA driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.

Special requirements :

Physical requirements : Must be able to continually perform the physical duties of this position and work in the environmental conditions required. Must be physically able to access all units, common areas, and grounds and be able to work while standing or walking for extended periods of time. May need to lift objects weighing up to 80 lbs and carry up to 30 lbs. Must be able to use stairs, ladders, bend, stoop, and crouch. Must be able to work in hot, cold, damp or dusty areas and have a level of manual dexterity to operate equipment and make small detailed repairs.