Maintenance Aide

About the role

The Arlington Housing Authority seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Maintenance Aide. This position performs semi-skilled, diversified duties including custodial services, and building and grounds maintenance, and related work in connection with regular, routine, and emergency repair across all Arlington Housing Authority properties.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled custodial services and building and grounds maintenance at an apprentice level including supporting repairs on plumbing, electrical, windows, doors, doorframes, locks, and mailboxes in accordance with local building code.
• Assumes responsibility, under the direction of the Senior Working Foreman, for the safe, sanitary, attractive maintenance of grounds (trimming, mowing, planting) and common areas within assigned areas.
• Performs heavy cleaning and refurbishment of vacant units, occupied units, and all common areas.
• Independently completes work orders appropriately in accordance with department standards and skill level to address repairs and general maintenance and upkeep of assigned areas.
• Reviews and checks completed work to ensure it conforms to instructions and Authority standards; ensures supplies, materials, tools, and equipment are accounted for and properly stored after use at assigned areas.
• Supports emergency and routine work order fulfillment including supporting annual inspections.
• May be assigned on a permanent, or other basis, to perform supportive services at multiple sites either periodically or according to an established schedule of work under the guidance of senior maintenance staff.
• Mandatory participation in the On Call program.
• Mandatory participation in the Snow & Ice program including plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, sanding, and salting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required or any equivalent combination of training and experience that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification upon hire or within one year of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with external contractors, tenants, and their guests in a courteous, compassionate, and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound professional judgment and problem-solving skills to support the team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work on long-term solutions.
• Subject to a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and CORI criminal background check.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Contributory retirement benefit
• 457b
• Professional development

Pay

Hourly rate: