Job Description

Posting number: 176-26

Department: Housing

Division: Flagstaff Housing Authority

Job classification: Maintenance Worker I Housing

Posting type: Open

Categories: Housing, Maintenance

Summary

Help support families and neighborhoods by maintaining residential homes and properties through hands-on repair work, general upkeep, and site clean-up. In this role, you’ll tackle a wide variety of tasks—fixing what needs fixing, caring for outdoor spaces, and ensuring homes and yards remain safe, functional, and welcoming. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, working outdoors, and making a meaningful impact in the community.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on October 16th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Examples of duties

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Participates in work crews performing a wide variety of maintenance, construction, and repair work on residential assets and projects.
• Participates in and performs repairs as well as residential building maintenance to meet HUD minimum property standards and the REAC/PHAS specifications.
• Operates hand tools and hand power equipment.
• May operate heavy equipment.
• Basic knowledge and participates in the preparation and care of landscape and Housing Authority grounds.
• Using basic equipment, actively participates in all snow removal operations activities in a safe manner, as required.
• May provide work direction to subordinate personnel and use personnel management skills to effectively address and resolve job related problems, as assigned.
• May be assigned responsibility for the acceptable completion of a maintenance project, with little direct supervision.
• Safely participates in such activities as helping load and unload equipment on trucks, trimming trees with power saws, landscaping, minimal construction work, building repairs, painting both exteriors and interiors, roofing, plumbing, minor electric work, window/screen repairs, carpentry and heating repairs.
• Occasionally work from blueprints, sketches, building plans, and frequently follow oral, or written instructions.
• May assist in estimating and requisitioning materials, supplies, and equipment needed to maintain residential facilities and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

To review the full job description for this position, please click the following link:?Class Specifications | Maintenance Worker I Housing | Class Spec Details

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience and/or training relating to building or grounds maintenance including:

1. Painting,
2. Custodial,
3. Drywall repair,
4. Plumbing
5. Heating or,
6. Electrical

• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
• Valid driver’s license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess or obtain upon employment a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Complete two trainings within eighteen (18) months of employment, such as blood borne pathogens, asbestos awareness, fair housing and public housing overall maintenance from a certified professional association.
• Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to occasionally perform emergency work on evenings and weekends, if needed.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, including work orders.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the general public and housing authority residents.

Supplemental information

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $40,518.40 - $60,777.60, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!