Maintenance Technician

About Us

Founded in 1937, The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform semi-routine and general maintenance duties for the preservation of HABC housing sites and grounds. The incumbent performs diversified duties in carpentry, painting and plastering, electrical, and plumbing in response to work orders generated by service requests or unit inspections. The incumbent also performs general repairs on maintenance equipment as needed. The incumbent is expected to follow all HABC policies, perform all work accurately and thoroughly, and respond to the needs of residents and management in a timely, courteous, and respectful manner at all times.  

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (“HABC” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Major Duties

• Independently performs a wide range of building repairs and maintenance functions in response to work orders submitted by tenants or Authority staff members. Completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Performs daily inspections of buildings to identify safety issues and hazards. Documents safety concerns in work orders submitted to the Assistant or Maintenance Manager or property management. 
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate.
• Makes carpentry repairs to walls, ceilings, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters and downspouts, doors and door locks, windows and window frames, cabinets, and doorbells. Replaces fixture if it cannot be repaired.
• Uses brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment to apply the required number of coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling board, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete, or brick.
• Repairs plaster, patches old plaster, and removes loose plaster in Authority housing units.
• Repairs or replaces wiring and parts for electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, and breaker switches and fuses.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and fittings, including but not limited to: showers, faucets, drains, sewer lines, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and water pumps.
• Digs ditches and holes to uncover leaks, and, once found, repairs leaks to pipes and valves.
• Reinforces, installs, or replaces lights, window and door screens, doorknobs, and dead bolt locks, mailboxes, and gutters.
• Repairs, adjusts, or replaces various appliances and equipment, including but not limited to: refrigerators, boiler systems, gas and electric stoves, furnaces, electric motors, vacuum cleaners, water heaters, smoke detectors, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and generators.
• Determines required repairs to mechanical equipment such as snow blowers, power mowers, hedge clippers, and other pieces generally used by the maintenance force.
• Assists in inspections of occupied and vacated housing units; repairs and paints units as needed.
• Ensures that vacant units are turned and made ready within the timeframe established by the Assistant or Maintenance Manager.
• Performs janitorial duties to ensure dwelling units, common areas, and public areas are clean and safe.
• Conducts daily inspections of HABC housing sites and grounds to identify needs; disseminates information among team members.
• Works in coordination with subcontractors for maintenance work as required. Inspects work completed by subcontractors as requested.
• Completes appropriate work order documentation for all maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent required and a minimum of three (3) years of general experience in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repair work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s plan.

Must possess a valid state of Maryland driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s plan. Must be eligible for coverage under the Authority’s fidelity bond. Must not engage in private real estate business. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

Other Requirements

• You must successfully pass a prescreening investigation, including employment and education verification, drug screen, and physical.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position. Upon employment, you will be required to serve a 6-month probationary period.
• All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated prior to the date of hire.

This posting will remain active until September 20th.