Location: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (In-person)

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour (Starting pay is $15.00/hr.; higher rates considered for advanced

HVAC, boiler, plumbing, or electrical expertise)

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary

The Housing Authority is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role,

you will perform a variety of general, preventative, and semi-skilled manual tasks to maintain the

upkeep of our housing properties and grounds. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic,

general maintenance knowledge, and the ability to interact positively and professionally with our community residents and guests.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plumbing: Diagnose and complete minor plumbing repairs, including clearing drains, fixing leaks, and replacing faucets, valves, toilets, and sinks.

Electrical: Perform basic electrical tasks such as resetting breakers, replacing switches, outlets, light fixtures, and fuses.

Appliance Repair: Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on household appliances (stoves, refrigerators, garbage disposals, washers, and dryers).

Carpentry & Turnovers: Repair windows, doors, frames, locks,

General Maintenance: Complete routine building repairs via the work order system, utilizing a wide range of hand and power tools safely.

Emergency Response: Participate in a regular, rotating on-call pager schedule for afterhours maintenance emergencies.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Strong understanding of general building maintenance practices, tools, and safety precautions.

Basic working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems.

Ability to understand and execute written and oral work orders independently.

Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with residents, coworkers, and contractors.

Flexibility to occasionally work overtime or late hours without prior notice when

emergencies arise.

Physical Requirements

Ability to routinely lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds (e.g., appliances, furniture) utilizing proper equipment like hand trucks.

Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch in tight or cramped spaces

Ability to work comfortably outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow}.

Ability to safely climb ladders and operate power tools.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

One (1) year of previous property maintenance or handyman experience required.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Missouri driver's license with a clean driving record to operate company trucks/vans.

Ability to meet the criteria for coverage under the Authority's fidelity bond and insurance

policy.

Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.