Maintenance Assistant

Title: Maintenance Assistant

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Revision: October 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

This staff position contributes to the growth and viability of Douglas County Housing Authority as an innovative non-profit community development corporation. This position has responsibility for the maintenance of all public housing units owned by the Housing Authority.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs trouble shooting & repairs on HVAC equipment including water heaters and sump pump. Replace electrical outlets and switches. Performs preventative maintenance duties including, but not limited to, appliance repair; replacement of furnace filters; flushing of water heaters; air conditioner, furnace and heat pump maintenance, etc.

2. Performs daily work orders and completes unit turnover in a timely manner.

3. Maintenance work on units which may including, but is not limited to, repairs and/or replacement of flooring, countertops; roofing, gutter and downspout repair; concrete work; insulation installation; glass and screen repair and/or replacement; sewer cleaning; interior and exterior painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, drywall installation and finishing, woodwork, ceramic tile installation and repair, carpet cleaning vacuum hallways and maintain common area.

4. Assists the Director of Asset Management & Maintenance Manager with Section 8, USDA and UPCS inspections.

5. Conducts lawn care maintenance including tree and bush trimming, mowing, aeration, watering, bug control, sprinkler repair, landscaping, etc.

6. Conducts snow removal or plows snow, de-ices and/or sands parking lots and sidewalks at assigned housing complexes.

7. Cleans vacant units and prepares them for occupancy on a timely basis.

8. Shares “on-call” duties with other maintenance staff.

9. Follow all agency policies and operations manual procedures.

10. Other activities assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Director of Asset Management.

11. Physically capable of lifting minimal 50 pounds and walking up and down stairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of two years work experience as a HVAC Technician.

Must possess strong estimating, organizational, and communication skills. Working knowledge of all areas of housing maintenance.

Must have a valid clean driver’s license.

Belief in Douglas County Housing Authority Mission; ability to listen, be objective and show courtesy, compassion, initiative and good judgment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person