Maintenance Mechanic

Hourly Range: $24.21 - $33.18
FSLA: Non-Exempt

Looking for a great benefits package? We have you covered with:
· Employer paid medical for base employee plans.
· Employer paid dental for employee plan.
· Employer paid vision for employee plan.
· Employer paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
· Flexible scheduling
· 11 Paid Holidays
· Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) – Pension style retirement program.

Great PTO Accrual
0-2 years

15 days a year
3-4 years

27 days a year
5-9 years

30 days a year
10-14 years

33 days a year
15-19 years

37.5 days a year
20+ years

40.5 days a year
Days based off 8 hours

Purpose of Maintenance Mechanic
The Maintenance Mechanic, under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Project Manager, is responsible for performing preventive, routine, and scheduled maintenance; cleaning vacant units; painting vacant and occupied units; and repairing units owned or managed by the Spokane Housing Authority (SHA). Performs general custodial duties in the public areas of SHA properties.

Required Workplace Standards
· Works regular and reliable hours on site as required.
· Attendance must be punctual and consistent.
· Works an agreed-upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work.
· Works effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with co-workers, clients, and other contacts.
· Follows all SHA Safety Policies and Procedures.
· Follows all SHA Personnel Policies and Procedures.
· Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Troubleshoots electrical, plumbing, and appliance systems as well as monitoring all systems to ensure that they are working properly. Performs repairs, replacement and preventative maintenance as appropriate. All work must be documented according to SHA process.
o Electrical tasks include testing, repairing, or replacing light switches and electrical outlets as well as conducting ground fault detection tests.
o Plumbing tasks include repairing faucets; replacing washers, seats, stems, hose bibs, supply lines, valves, and hardware as required; repairing minor water leaks;

replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; clearing clogged drains and soil lines, and replacing water tanks.
o Appliance systems include the repair/replacement of ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers and air conditioners.
• Performs carpentry work such as: replacing/repairing doors, windows and hardware; repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofing, gutters and downspouts; re-keying locks; and repairing decks.
• Performs minor masonry work such as grout and brick repair and/or repairing minor cracked concrete.
• Performs sheetrock repair such as installing and repairing drywall and blending finishes to match surrounding surfaces.
• Performs painting of walls, ceilings, and other surfaces in accordance with established SHA standards, including tasks such as: preparing surfaces for painting by patching holes, sanding, scraping and/or masking; painting with brushes, rollers, or sprayers; performing touch-up painting after work in an area; spot painting metal surfaces for corrosion control.
• Performs daily upkeep and inspection to maintain safety and cleanliness of the community common areas, including pickup and removal of trash and debris throughout property, including property systems such as trash disposal areas, mailroom areas, maintenance shop/workrooms, and leasing office systems.
• Performs specific grounds maintenance tasks in accordance with established procedures such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, reseeding and weeding. Makes ground care decisions such as cutting height, pruning requirements and plant spacing.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks with snow blowers, shovels and de-ice material.
• Operates and maintains swimming pools and spas.
• Prepares vacant units for occupancy by sweeping, wet-mopping, vacuuming and/or waxing floors; cleaning the unit, including

but not limited to appliances, bathroom fixtures,

tub surrounds, windows, window coverings; and

completing all maintenance and repairs; and remove trash and debris from interior and exterior of the unit.
• Performs equipment preventive maintenance tasks such as checking for proper equipment operation, lubricating bearings, and changing air filters.
• Participates in on-call and weekend emergency maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Responsible for thorough knowledge of SHA property management, maintenance plans and procedures.
• Reports unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the community or tenants to the Property Supervisor.
• Utilizes a wide range of power tools such as drills, sanders, sewage line cleaners, saws, power washers, compressors, volt-ohm-amp meters, snow blowers, and lawn mowers.
• Operates and maintains ground care equipment such as shovels, axes, hoes, wheelbarrows, saws, trimmers, and hedge clippers.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, ladders, brooms, mops and other such items with an overall goal of presenting a clean, healthy environment.
• Communicates with supervisor ideas/advice concerning products and vendor selection – based on knowledge and experience in the field, which may include research and evaluation of current or sample products for use in the maintenance of properties.
• Communicates and collaborates with vendors at communities, including the coordination and inspection of work performed by private contractors.
• Assists with the ordering and receiving of routine and emergency supplies in compliance with the SHA Procurement Policy.
• Assists in updating the Material Safety Data Sheets book.
• Provides guidance as needed to other department personnel, including technical input to decision making of capital improvements and other maintenance issues.
• Assists other staff with assignments and duties as necessary, and performs other necessary duties as required or assigned.

Acceptable Experience and Training
High school diploma or GED equivalency is required with four of more years work experience in the care and maintenance of facilities and grounds, or an equivalent combination of training and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work of a Maintenance Mechanic.
A Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license by the National Swimming Pool Foundation is required within 6 months of employment, and a gas license is required within one year of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, satisfactory driving record, and adequate insurance coverage. Must maintain an acceptable driving record according the SHA's policy and insurer.
Competency Requirements
Knowledge of:
• Fair housing guidelines.
• Cleaning materials, equipment and methods commonly employed in cleaning of housing units and common areas.
• General grounds care and maintenance procedures.
• WISHA (Washington Industry Safety and Health Administration) standards and company safety policies are complied with at all times.
• Job safety principles.
• Material Safety Data Sheets.

Ability to:
• Understands the role in representing SHA and customer service protocol.
• Handle detailed tasks independently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, management, tenants, applicants, vendors, and the general public while providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Use computer and related software for related job tasks.
• Use proper safety equipment to complete tasks.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely with chemicals using all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and precautions.
• Exercise care in the use of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Perform work as an effective member of the Property Management Department team.
• Follow oral and written communications.
• Fluently read, write, and speak English.
• Practice Fair Housing Guidelines.
• Participate in required monthly training and meet passing score deadlines.

Essential Physical Abilities
The physical demands of this work are moderate. Frequent physical demands include lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, handling, and bending. Physical demands include using hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or lift. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person and on a telephone are essential.
The work environment noise level is usually moderate. Working conditions include being indoor and outdoor, exposure to weather, working with others, working alone, moving cleaning supplies, and moving equipment. Employee is exposed to cleaning products.
Must be able to fully function in a drug-free environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibilities. They should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to otherwise balance the workload for the good of the organization.

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