Maintenance Mechanic

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY 

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 

SALARY: $38.15 – $46.40 / Hourly

CLOSING DATE/TIME: This position will remain open continuously until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Maintains, alters, and repairs buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and
• Changes fuses, light bulbs and tubes; and
• Changes and repairs fluorescent starters; and
• Repairs or replaces electric switches, outlets, meters, fixtures, fuse or breaker panels, fans and related items; and
• Performs emergency electrical wiring; and
• Repairs and replaces doors, locks, windows, cabinets, floors, walks, ceilings, fixtures, rails, stairs, and fences; and
• Touches up interior and exterior painted surfaces; and
• Unstops toilets, sinks, and sewage lines; and
• Repairs or replaces toilet parts, faucets, and sinks; and
• Repairs, replaces, cleans, and activates water heaters, boilers, washing machines, heaters, stoves, and refrigerators; and
• Cleans, repairs or replaces roofs, gutters, downspouts, water lines, underground pipes, valves, sumps, pumps, sprinklers, sewers, gas lines, and exterior stucco and siding; and
• Performs acetylene and electrical welding and soldering; and
• Makes basic mechanical repairs to automotive and grounds maintenance equipment; and
• Completes job orders and work reports; and
• Requisitions related work materials; and
• Drives appropriate vehicles; and
• Maintains work area in orderly condition. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Three years of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work, or as a construction trades helper.

Must possess a valid California driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record.

Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.

Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings, structures, and utility facilities;
• Use and care of tools used in building maintenance and repair work.

SKILL IN: 

ABILITY TO: 

• Perform work that requires some physical agility and endurance, including standing and walking up to six hours;
• Sitting, bending over, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, and balancing up to four hours; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.
• Follow directions;
• Prepare reports;
• Usage and command of the English language at a level required for successful job performance (or with audio and visual capacities).

TO APPLY: Please complete an employment application online at www.oakha.org . This position will remain open continuously until a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Represented by Local 1021