Job Location Oklahoma City Housing Authority - Oklahoma City, OK 73117 Salary Range $31,200.00 - $40,622.00 Salary
SCOPE
Relates to maintenance work necessary to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Directly responsible to Lead Maintenance Affordable Housing
Performs general yard, lawn or grounds maintenance duties including, but not limited to, grass cutting, edging, fertilizing, etc.; cultivating yards, shrubs flower beds; trimming shrubs; watering lawns, shrubs, flower beds; cutting, rolling, tamping and laying sod; building fences and working concrete; cleaning out vacant units; picking up and hauling trash and heavy loads; removal of ice, snow and trees. Operates heavy duty equipment related to above activities including up to 2 1/2 ton dump truck.
Secure unoccupied units. Clean, paint and repair (make-ready) unoccupied units. Make-ready can encompass the following activities: painting; cleaning; drywall repairs/installation; floor care and ceramic/vinyl tile repairs; caulking; door repairs; door locks; basic plumbing and electrical; window and door screen repairs and siding repairs.
Must be available for emergency, after-hours, weekend and holiday work.
Must comply with OCHA policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Housing Manager.
This position is not eligible to telework.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma, or equivalent, with vocational school training or three years Grounds Maintenance related employment or a combination thereof.
Ability to gain a good general knowledge of the Maintenance work order and inventory control system and to correctly complete paper work. Ability to use initiative, work independently and take appropriate action on unassigned tasks. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, deal tactfully with the public, and retain proprietary information as confidential. Ability to understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions. Ability to comply with Authority attendance policies.
A valid Oklahoma Driver license with an acceptable driving record.
PHYSICAL
Able to lift, raising or lowering, 50 pounds. Near vision sufficient to read and complete work orders and forms. Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate effectively in person and by radio and telephone. Ability to stretch, bend, stoop, lift and reach for extended periods of time. Ability to access all areas of Authority properties. Work conditions include daily exposure to one or more disagreeable factors, such as fatiguing physical exertion, burns, sprains, noise, glare, weather, etc. All physical requirements are evaluated based on the ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations under the ADA.
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) exists to fulfill its mission of providing affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing or housing assistance with quality environments and opportunities to low or fixed income residents of Oklahoma City.
OCHA has several housing programs that assist in fulfilling our mission. OCHA owns and operates 2,920 Public Housing Apartments that are directly subsidized by HUD. In addition to the Public Housing Program, OCHA administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program which is also funded by HUD. Our Housing Choice Voucher Program provides 4,696 vouchers used by low-income families to cover a portion of the monthly rent for privately owned apartments or homes. In total, OCHA provides 7,616 units of low-income assisted housing in all areas of Oklahoma City.
