MAINTENANCE II
The Reno Housing Authority is looking for individuals to join our maintenance team in our Asset Management Department that are passionate about the quality of their work and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference in our community every day! Our maintenance team is responsible for the rehabilitation, repair, and preventive maintenance of the Housing Authority’s units and properties to ensure they are in safe, clean, and proper working order.
As a Maintenance II you would provide skilled support on work in the construction, alterations, maintenance, repair and general upkeep of housing units and properties involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical work, and hydronic systems.
Examples of some of the essential duties are:
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Performs general, semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair tasks involving plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting, landscaping, wall repair, and appliance repair/installation.
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Participates in unit inspections using the UPCS guidelines to determine interior and exterior repairs
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Performs maintenance services requests (work orders) and vacancy turns
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Collaborate with the Assistant Manager to create and maintain community residents are proud to call home.
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Diagnose and repair electrical items such as appliances, fixtures, switches and outlets, etc.
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Diagnose and repair plumbing items such as clearing drains, replacing fittings, faucets and sinks, etc.
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Patches and repairs drywall and plaster; repairs and installs cabinets, draws and counter tops repairs and installs doors, door hardware, window screens and window hardware; paints interior and exterior walls.
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Re-keys units, installs lockset, deadbolts and other security related equipment as needed.
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Repairs and installs subflooring, floor tile and carpet.
WHO IS THE RENO HOUSING AUTHORITY?
Our mission is to develop and provide fair, sustainable, quality housing in diverse neighborhoods that offer a stable foundation for low-income families to pursue economic opportunities, become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. We are the largest community provider of affordable housing in Washoe County, assisting over 9,000 individuals and families to have a safe, secure place to call home.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
The RHA is committed to developing a team that embraces our mission and core values throughout our local community. To offer superior service to our clients, we invest substantially in the professional growth and development of our team and are focused on exemplifying our underlying values of integrity, trust, leadership, progress and customer service.
We offer competitive salaries with annual merit salary increases and regular cost of living increases, an exceptional benefits package, a robust defined benefit retirement plan, and ample opportunities for growth. Highlights of the benefits we offer includes:
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100% employer paid health, dental, & vision insurance for employees
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Excellent vacation & sick leave accrual program
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Thirteen (13) paid Holidays a year
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5% merit salary increases plus regular cost of living increases
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Bilingual services pay
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100% employer paid retirement contribution for the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
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Flexible Spending Plans
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Paid Parental Leave program
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457(b) retirement savings program
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Employer paid life and AD&D insurance
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Positive, friendly work environment focused on providing a healthy work/life balance
We are located in the largest city in northern Nevada. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the surrounding area provides unlimited indoor and outdoor recreational activities. With excellent weather averaging more than 300 days of sunshine annually the City of Reno is home to a vibrant food and entertainment scene with limitless major events such as balloon races, rib cookoffs, concerts, Hot August Nights, air races, renowned pub crawls, NCAA Division 1 sports, as well as minor league baseball and hockey teams!
WHAT IS NEEDED?
The minimum qualifications for the position are:
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A high school diploma or equivalent.
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Three (3) years of experience in housing maintenance, construction, repair, landscaping, and/or engineering trades.
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Valid Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment with an acceptable driving record throughout employment is required.
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Bilingual proficient (speak, read, and/or write) candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to successfully perform the work.
Please review the attached job description for additional details regarding what is needed.
INTERESTED?
Please visit www.renoha.org for more information on the Reno Housing Authority. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this recruitment may close at any time based on applications received.
The RHA is committed to ensuring a safe, productive, and positive work environment through a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Selected candidates will need to complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background checks.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Reno Housing Authority is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in accordance with applicable Federal and State law, and Executive Orders. Our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws.