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: Performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks.

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