Maintenance Mechanic III

Department: Facilities Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Summary Responsible for performing a variety of skilled structural, plumbing, and electrical building maintenance work at a THA site(s). Work involves the repair and replacement of items such as windows, doors, roofs, gutters, cabinets, walls, ceilings, toilets, faucets, water lines, electrical outlets, and light fixtures. Incumbents act as lead workers in completing complex tasks. Essential Job Functions Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct routine and complex maintenance needs in apartments, including work order requests Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, or HVAC problems and take corrective action, or report to supervisor and develop a plan to correct problems Lead a team of mechanics in performing major projects, such as replacing plumbing fixtures, replacing wiring, replacing or repairing HVAC systems, etc. Unstop commodes and garbage disposals, repair and replace faucets, commodes, sinks, bath accessories, and water lines Replace circuit breakers, wiring, wall socket and switches, lights, and fans Install gas furnaces and heaters in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications Perform a wide variety of carpentry work such as, changing-out countertops, re-hanging and adjusting doors, and repairing cabinets, as needed Repair and replace floors, tiles, ceilings, etc. Prepare vacant units for occupancy by inspecting apartments to determine whether maintenance work is needed, and either perform maintenance tasks or inform supervisor of findings, in accordance with established procedures Install and repair plumbing pipes and fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, drains, valves and controls Perform general maintenance tasks on Authority buildings and grounds and prepare records Repair and replace windows, doors, door frames, mailboxes, porches, clothes line posts, etc. as needed Replace furnace filters and light bulbs Perform routine and preventive maintenance Receive and review written materials such as work orders and vacancy sheets Inspect of units periodically to determine maintenance needs and write up results Inspect vacated apartments and complete make-ready checklist Inspect hallways and common places, eliminate obstacles to free passage and assure that there is adequate lighting Write work orders, requisitions, and other forms and reports Regularly conduct inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supply of materials Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the Tampa Housing Authority (THA) policies and procedures Knowledge of the physical layout of the site properties Knowledge of basic principles of building maintenance, including standard practices, methods, tools, and materials Knowledge of general building maintenance including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing Knowledge of local and state building codes, and OSHA work practices Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention Knowledge of…