Maintenance Technician

About Us

Founded in 1937, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

HABC Benefits

Health and Well-Being

At the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC), we offer a competitive benefits package that supports our recruitment and retention goals and meets the diverse, evolving needs of our employees. HABC’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

Vacation and Leave

• Universal leave program
• 12 paid holidays

Health and Wellness

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer‑paid vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free health and wellness programs

Income Protection and Retirement

• Life insurance with optional additional coverage
• Short‑term disability
• Voluntary Plans
• Retirement programs with employee contribution options

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform semi-routine and general maintenance duties for the preservation of HABC housing sites and grounds. The incumbent performs diversified duties in carpentry, painting and plastering, electrical, and plumbing in response to work orders generated by service requests or unit inspections. The incumbent also performs general repairs on maintenance equipment as needed. The incumbent is expected to follow all HABC policies, perform all work accurately and thoroughly, and respond to the needs of residents and management in a timely, courteous, and respectful manner at all times.  

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (“HABC” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Independently performs a wide range of building repairs and maintenance functions in response to work orders submitted by tenants or Authority staff members. Completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Performs daily inspections of buildings to identify safety issues and hazards. Documents safety concerns in work orders submitted to the Assistant or Maintenance Manager or property management. 
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate.
• Makes carpentry repairs to walls, ceilings, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters and downspouts, doors and door locks, windows and window frames, cabinets, and doorbells. Replaces fixture if it cannot be repaired.
• Uses brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment to apply the required number of coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling board, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete, or brick.
• Repairs plaster, patches old plaster, and removes loose plaster in Authority housing units.
• Repairs or replaces wiring and parts for electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, and breaker switches and fuses.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and fittings, including but not limited to: showers, faucets, drains, sewer lines, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and water pumps.
• Digs ditches and holes to uncover leaks, and, once found, repairs leaks to pipes and valves.
• Reinforces, installs, or replaces lights, window and door screens, doorknobs, deadbolt locks, mailboxes, and gutters.
• Repairs, adjusts, or replaces various appliances and equipment, including but not limited to: refrigerators, boiler systems, gas and electric stoves, furnaces, electric motors, vacuum cleaners, water heaters, smoke detectors, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and generators.
• Determines required repairs to mechanical equipment such as snow blowers, power mowers, hedge clippers, and other pieces generally used by the maintenance force.
• Assists in inspections of occupied and vacated housing units; repairs and paints units as needed.
• Ensures that vacant units are turned and made ready within the timeframe established by the Assistant or Maintenance Manager.
• Performs janitorial duties to ensure dwelling units, common areas, and public areas are clean and safe.
• Conducts daily inspections of HABC housing sites and grounds to identify needs; disseminates information among team members.
• Works in coordination with subcontractors for maintenance work as required. Inspects work completed by subcontractors as requested.
• Completes appropriate work order documentation for all maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent required and a minimum of three (3) years of general experience in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repair work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
• Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of a prescreening investigation, including verification of employment history and education credentials.
• A 6-month probationary period applies to this full-time permanent position.

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Current HABC employees who are on probation, whether due to initial new hire status (6 months) or promotion (3 months), will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within HABC once their probationary period is successfully completed. This allows time for growth, development, and the demonstration of their skills and commitment, paving the way for new opportunities within the organization.

If you are currently under the progressive disciplinary process or have received disciplinary action within the past six (6) months, it may impact your ability to be considered for promotion within HABC. Please refer to the Manual of Personnel Policies or the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for additional information regarding the disciplinary process.

This job posting will remain open until September 8^th, 2026.