JOB POSTING: Service Person

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of electricity, mathematics, carpentry, painting, plumbing
• Good communication skills
• Ability to operate simple hand operated tools and janitorial equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment and their uses
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to forty (40) pounds, climb ladders, stairs and work in high areas
• Ability to follow written/verbal direction from supervisors/more skilled crafts persons
• Willingness to attend formal and informal classes, workshops and/or seminars to improve job related skills and secure certification as required
• Must possess valid driver’s license to operate HHA vehicles and be insurable

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of various Housing Authority owned tools and equipment as assigned
• Maintain proper inventory of truck/work stock including reporting materials used each day on proper reporting forms and replenish stock as required
• Complete work order forms as required, listing all materials used
• When appropriate, instruct resident in proper operation of equipment located in their residence
• When noted, report all infractions of Housing Authority lease such as clean housekeeping, improper appliance maintenance, fire hazards, etc.
• Report (in writing), maintenance deficiencies or repairs needed to supervisor
• Report to Maintenance Director any on-the-job problems noted, suggestions for improvement, or future maintenance needs
• Perform housing unit rehabilitation duties as assigned
• When assigned assist Service Person II or Service Person III and take instruction from them to improve own skills
• Assist with junk/trash removal
• Perform general janitorial duties including but not limited to: empty trash and paper containers; vacuum carpets; sweep, mop, strip and wax floors; dust and polish furniture; clean rest room toilets, sinks, and floors; wash windows and mirrors; replace light bulbs and fixtures
• Any and all other duties and/or responsibilities determined by Executive Director

Service Person I Skills:

• Carpentry – simple repairs to roofs, shingles, gutters, trim, gypsum board and related interior structures
• Electrical – use electrical meters and devices, repair/replace (under supervision) electrical switches, outlets, lighting devices, etc.
• Plumbing – simple plumbing repairs such as repair/replace faucets, supply lines, under supervision clean out drain blockages, repair/replace toilets
• Heating – replace filters as assigned, assist more skilled crafts persons in repairs to furnaces, boilers, and hot water heaters
• Appliances – deliver stoves and refrigerators, clean stoves and refrigerators and check for proper operation, make simple adjustment and replacement of parts under supervision
• Painting – use painting tools/equipment, such as paintbrushes, rollers, taping/putty knives and related equipment; perform painting duties as assigned
• General – use lawn equipment, clean grounds, replace window glass/screen, inspect/repair smoke detectors, remove/install floor tile, under supervision repair plaster/gypsum board, change locks and maintain lawn equipment.

This list is not all encompassing with detailed duties to fulfill the general functions of this position.