Housing Rehabilitation Technician I

The Role

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Technician I – Weatherization Program (overage) to join the Neighborhood Services Department at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls and responds to applicant questions and complaints, assists applicants with completing necessary forms
• Affords assistance in surveying and inspecting dwelling units
• Recognizes health and safety deficiencies in utility systems, structural systems, exterior housing units and other violations of the Minimum Building Standards Code and Energy Codes
• Writes clear and concise work specifications
• Calculates rehabilitation cost estimates
• Participates in verifying that contractor bids coincide with money allocated, ensures no unapproved changes were made
• Maintains oversight of rehabilitation work in progress
• Communicates with applicants regarding repairs to be made and warranties
• Affords assistance in performing final inspections, identifies additional items to be replaced or repaired, determines payment date
• Prepares and maintains housing rehabilitation inspection reports
• Provides great customer service skills

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a housing rehabilitation program
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of residential construction
• Experience working with construction or home improvement companies
• Experience working with computer-based software applications
• Experience providing customer service to program applicants

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Working Conditions

• Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Depending on assignment, positions in this class may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demands

• Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

• The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires.
• Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements.
• Criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employees are paid by direct deposit only.