EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
POSITION TYPE: Exempt
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION: Performs semi-routine and diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring journeyman skills in carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, and electrical and painting work.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION: The Maintenance Supervisor provides ongoing maintenance to all units leased, owned, and managed by the Fort Dodge Housing Agency and reviews maintenance conditions for referral to subcontractors to provide more extensive service. The work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Executive Director and/or Public Housing Manager. The Maintenance Supervisor will provide work direction and guidance to Maintenance Technicians and a small number of assistants from work study or inmate labor programs.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: The nature of the work involved in this position suggests that an appointee should have 10 years of construction/maintenance experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity and a great deal of prior building maintenance experience in at least three (3) areas of work: plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry. While the position does not call for the holding of a journeyman license or certificate in any given trade or craft, an appointee should have personally performed many of the skills normally required of a journeyman and be able to demonstrate their possession. Training in blueprint reading is highly desirable. Good physical health and clean driving record is a requisite, as is possession of a driver’s license. Must obtain residency within 6 months and live within 10 mile radius of the main office. Appointee should be able to demonstrate an ability to lift objects of moderate weight.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
- Manages a department of five including scheduling, follow up and quality control
- Maintains accurate and timely paperwork according to HUD guidelines
- Independently performs a wide range of building and grounds repairs and maintenance functions, frequently calling for physical exertion
- Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and pipes such as: toilets, sinks, drains, valves, and controls; including digging ditches and holes to uncover leaks
- Installs drywall including taping, and texturing
- Installs insulation in walls and attics
- Installs ceramic tile, hardwood and laminate flooring, and carpet
- Paints with brush and roller or airless sprayers including preparation and clean up
- Repairs or replaces kitchen and bathroom cabinets
- Repairs or replaces window air conditioning units
- Builds garages, sheds and fences
- Roofs single and multi-family units and garages
- Inspects properties to provide estimates of time and materials needed for major rehab
- Repairs range burner controls and switches, and performs minor electrical work on refrigerators
- Repairs or replaces electrical switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, fuses, etc.
- Repairs or replaces windows, doors, door frames, locks, mailboxes
- Repairs alarm systems, including controls
- Repairs mechanical equipment such as: snow blowers, power mowers, hedge clippers, and other pieces generally used by the maintenance force
- Checks condition of boiler rooms, blow down boilers and makes repairs to oil pumps and valves; generally maintains condition of boiler room in satisfactory condition
- Orders materials, supplies, and equipment for own purposes and for others working on team and may lift heavy objects into place
- Inspects apartments for maintenance work to be done, usually as a result of a tenant request or work order
- Must have knowledge of and skill in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment such as: augers, drills, hammers, pliers, electrical testers, hand and power saws, cutters, plungers, nailing guns, wire brushes, etc.
- Performs a number of grounds keeping tasks: trimming, mowing, and planting;
- Plows and shovels snow as needed
- Cleans units prior to lease up, including stove, refrigerator, sinks, cabinets, etc.
- Provides preventive maintenance activities
- Obtains bids or quotes for materials or services
- On after-hours emergency call for all units under management by the Fort Dodge Housing Agency in accordance with on call schedule
- Performs and oversees other related duties
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge or familiarity with the applicable HUD and local standards and any HA standards, which may meet or exceed HUD’s
- Working knowledge of and skill in applying knowledge in plumbing, electricity, heating, carpentry, painting, and mechanical equipment
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical documents
- Knowledge of local and state building codes
- Ability to perform complicated building maintenance tasks of varying difficulty independently
- Knowledge of tools and methods to be used in a wide range of building maintenance work
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures;
- Ability to direct the work of others, such as laborers and aides;
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Ability to maintain acceptable working relationships with co-workers;
- Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions such as: sleet, snow, heat, cold, and dust, as well as cramped quarters and high places
- Ability to lift heavy objects into and out of trucks or other carriers
- Ability to provide great customer service
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely records of work on units and daily activities
POST EMPLOYMENT:
- Blood test to ascertain prior lead exposure
- Respiratory test to determine ability to work with a mask
- Lead abatement contractor certification within 12 months
PROGRAM REQUIRMENTS:
- Worker must sign a confidentiality waiver
- Worker may not have a criminal background of any kind
- Must be courteous and professional to all residents, staff and other consumers
- Worker must inform agency of any medical conditions i.e.: allergies, asthma, diabetic, back problems or other health related issues
The Fort Dodge Housing Agency offers excellent pay and benefits including company paid health, life, and dental insurance and IPERS. Please submit resume with cover letter and salary history to Executive Director, FDHA, 700 S. 17th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501.
Position is open until filled.
FDHA is an equal opportunity employer.
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