Maintenance

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Person to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in residential maintenance and facilities management, with the ability to read and interpret schematics and manage various maintenance tasks. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Essential Functions of The Position

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building and equipment maintenance activities in order to ensure the upkeep of agency property (e.g., repairs plumbing fixtures and pipes; locates and repairs leaks to pipes and valves; repairs burner controls and switches and rewires electrical ranges; repairs or replaces electrical switches, outlets, fixtures, and circuit breakers; repairs windows, doors, locks, and door frames; repairs alarm systems and controls; checks condition of boilers and makes repairs to oil pumps and valves); responds to emergency call-outs for maintenance.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities in order to ensure the proper upkeep of agency property (e.g., removes snow and ice, etc.).
• Inspects housing units in order to determine maintenance work to be completed.
• Assists with the planning of the preventive maintenance and regular repair program for agency buildings and property.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Prepares and submits work-related records such as task completed, time spent, materials used, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Experience

• Proven experience in residential maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• Agency policies and procedures;* safety practices and procedures; building maintenance methods and procedures; (heating, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting); grounds maintenance methods and procedures; mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with facilities management practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing small teams or projects.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working under pressure.
• Use or operation of hand, power, and shop tools; use or operation of light motorized equipment
• Candidates with experience in electrical, HVAC or advanced troubleshooting will be highly regarded.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• Property maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Electrical wiring: 1 year (Preferred)
• Plumbing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Carpentry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Residential painting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Electrical License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wooster, OH Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wooster, OH 44691: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person