Maintenance Mechanic

• HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BREVARD COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a skilled position dealing with all trades in the construction and maintenance fields. This position is responsible for performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting and appliance repair. Work is directed, assigned, and reviewed by the Working Foreman. Work week hours consist of Monday - Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Perform general carpentry work in the construction, alternation and maintenance buildings, floors, roof partitions, doors, and windows.

2. Prepare surfaces and plaster or resurface plaster walls, grout joints, as required.

3. Prepare surfaces and apply prime, intermediate and finish coats of paint to a variety of surfaces by use of brush, roller. Clean tools. Make minor repairs to equipment and painting apparatus.

4. Remove and replace plumbing fixtures, caulk lead joints, sweat and flair copper joints as required. Open drain lines and detect sewage leaks as required. Set water heaters, and/or furnaces to include conditioning and operational checks.

5. Install or rehabilitate fuse panels, and other central electrical distribution equipment. Check out circuits; remove and replace defective wire(s) in equipment and/or systems, as necessary. Install conduit and pull wire to facilitate expanded electrical service as required. Performs other related work as required.

6. Inspect health and safety features on each assigned public housing unit. This includes smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and all utilities.

7. Responsible for the care and safekeeping of company vehicle and tools as assigned.

8. Pick up trash and litter within the development.

9. Other general duties as assigned.

10. Perform necessary work in vacant apartments that includes cleaning and mechanical repairs to get the unit ready for the next resident.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices of the carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades. Knowledge of the hazards inherent to the work as well as applicable industrial safety precautions and OSHA standards.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Considerable manual dexterity in use of all tools associated with the five major construction trades.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute work requirements with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate members of work team.

TRAINING:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. A combination of education and experience may be considered. EPA certified preferred but not required.

Experienced in operating heavy equipment preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in construction and/or maintenance work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation and motor vehicle report.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and meet the Authority’s insurance provider’s requirements to drive a company vehicle.
• Incumbent must be a Brevard County resident or be able to establish residency within six months of employment.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Melbourne, FL 32901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person