Hra Maintenance Specialist

Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Location : Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 20231109
Department: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Opening Date: 11/09/2023
General Definition of Work
The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the direct maintenance, custodial work and repair of all HRA rental units, common areas, office areas, grounds and heating and mechanical plants.
Essential Functions

• Respond in a timely manner to scheduled and emergency work orders.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding planned and completed tasks.
• Participate in annual unit inspections and move-in/move-out inspections and walk throughs as assigned.
• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, building maintenance and appliance repairs.
• Perform diagnostic testing and/or evaluate basic repairs.
• Perform grounds keeping duties, including lawn, landscape and hardscape maintenance, seasonal maintenance and snow and ice removal as needed to maintain appearance, functionality and safety of all facilities.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy and ensure timely vacancy turnaround.
• Provide after-hours coverage as needed and/or assigned and to respond to emergency service needs in a timely and effective manner.
• Purchase of parts and inventory as needed for basic repairs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and effective manner.

Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus a minimum of two years' experience in a position with similar job duties that meet the requirement to successfully accomplish the assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the Executive Director.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must have a MN Special Engineer boiler license or the ability to obtain it within 9 months of hire.
• Must be available to handle emergency service calls on an on-call rotation that includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively work with program participants and staff.
• Ability to adhere to procedures which are in conformance with the HRA and federal policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a computer and relevant software with at least limited proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to initiate work projects, prioritize workload and work independently.
• Must be willing to attend training deemed essential or beneficial to position or to maintain certificates.
• Basic knowledge and experience in carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC systems and electrical repairs and replacement and use of the tools used therein.
• Possess at least limited knowledge of applicable building and property compliance codes.

Other Requirements and Supplemental Information
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to see and hear in the normal range in order to receive detailed information; communicate verbally and in written form to receive and convey detailed and important instructions to others and be understood. If eye or hearing correction is needed, the proper correction needs to be used at work.
Physical demands regularly require using of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate tools or controls, stooping, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing, pulling and lifting, frequently requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing and repetitive motions, occasionally requires sitting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; frequently up to 50 pounds and constantly up to 20 pounds.
Work regularly requires operating machines, motor vehicles, equipment and tools, exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasionally working in high, exposed places, exposure to toxic chemicals and exposure to risk of electrical shock. Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, both indoors and out, with exposure to temperature variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, odors and airborne particles; performed generally in a moderate to loud noise location. Worker may be required to wear protective gear such as eye, ear and respiratory protection.
No benefits offered
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of two years' experience in a position with similar job duties?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03
Please select any facilities and grounds maintenance area that you have experience with:

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Building Maintenance
• Appliance Repairs
• Lawn Maintenance
• Landscaping
• Snow and Ice Removal
• Seasonal Grounds Maintenance
• No Experience

04
How many years of maintenance experience do you have? Please give an example of the work you have done.
05
Do you have a MN Special Class Boiler License or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire?

• Currently Possess License
• Can Obtain License within 9 months
• Cannot Obtain License within 9 months

06
Are you a graduate of a vocational or technical college program related to this position?

• Yes
• No

07
If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the school, program, year graduated, and if it was a 1- or 2-year program below.
08
What would you do if midday you suddenly received five emergency work orders that all had to be complete by the end of the day?
09
After reviewing the job description, what skills or job duties will you have to focus on learning to be successful in your first few months in this position?
10
Why are you interested in this position and what could you bring to this job?
Required Question