Aide A (Yardi software experience is preferred)

Performs a variety of maintenance tasks at assigned housing developments with minimal supervision. May work independently or be assigned to a crew of workers. May give assistance or be assigned to specific functions and duties requiring power and/or hand tools to perform general maintenance, repair, and construction. Specific duties include the following.

Makes minor repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and fittings such as leaky faucets, clogged drains and sewer lines, damaged toilets, sinks, water cutoffs and patches/repairs tile floors.

Repairs, builds and replaces cabinets and countertops; builds doorframes and shelving for housing units.

Performs ground care such as trimming trees and picking up trash.

Assists in making carpentry repair/replacements to damaged walls, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters and downspouts, doors and doorknobs, fences, gates, windows, peepholes, clotheslines and door and window screens.

Assist Technician I in performing other duties concerning maintenance of the dwelling facilities, grounds and equipment.

Makes minor repairs to hot water heaters and replaces non-functional hot water heaters. Repair air conditioners as part of a team.

Work emergency and after-hours calls

Works on major sewer damage or water leak repairs as part of a team.

Performs other related duties as assigned., The employee receives instructions from the Director of Maintenance or in absence

delegated Technician I. Generally, methods of accomplishing assignments are at the

discretion of the employee within established procedures and repair manual guides.

Deadlines and priorities are generally set by the supervisor and the employee’s

progress is monitored regularly. The employee’s work is reviewed generally for

accuracy and completeness.

The employee may monitor work of other personnel that may be assigned to assist in

performing maintenance tasks.

Guidelines

The employee references, diagrams and service manuals as needed to make repairs.

All other instructions are generally given orally and supplement established

procedures. If a situation not covered by guidelines arises, the employee consults the

supervisor for guidance.

Complexity

The employee performs a limited to moderate number of tasks which require personal

judgment and decision-making based on technical knowledge and experience.

Instructions to the employee are moderately broad and routine.

Scope and Effect

The employee’s work primarily affects the residents in the housing development to

which the employee is assigned. It also impacts on the adequacy of total low-rent

housing provided by the Authority. Through successful accomplishment of

maintenance tasks, the Authority is able to continue to provide decent, safe and

High school graduate or GED required. Two years’ experience in building

maintenance or vocational training which involved training and/or experience in

areas of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, or an equivalent combination of

education and experience is preferred.

Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing,

carpentry, and electrical repairs, and in the repair of household appliances, and heating

systems. Skills in the use of computer and office equipment (i.e., Word, Excel)

Skill in the use of various hand and power tools.

Ability to read and understand moderately complex repair manuals, and

instructions/warning on cleaning agents; write service requests, maintenance reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Authority

employees and residents.

Good knowledge of Housing Authority Accident Prevention Program.

Valid Texas driver’s license.

Eligibility for coverage under Authority fleet auto insurance.

to stressful in an emergency situation, such as a gas leak or power failure.

Physical Demands

The employee must operate hand and power tools and equipment. Normal physical

activity can be strenuous and may involve prolonged standing, walking, reaching,

bending, crouching, stooping, and lying prone. The employee must use arm strength

to manipulate hand tools such as saws, sanders and jointers. The employee must

occasionally push, pull, and/or lift objects up to and over 25 pounds. Work requires

spatial perception and finger and manual dexterity.

Work Environment

The employee works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to weather extremes. The

employee may occasionally be subject to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights,

dangerous chemicals, and skin irritants (e.g., cleaning solutions, solvents,

insecticides). The employee may be required to use goggles, gloves, safety boots, and

other safety equipment.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week, * 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance