Maintenance Foreman

• Ensures preventive maintenance and the performance of routine and emergency repairs at the property;
• Oversees the installation, modification, repair, troubleshooting and testing of new and existing systems, fixtures, controls and equipment;
• Uses building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, electrical maintenance and repair manuals in order to determine the nature and extent of repairs required;
• Responsible for maintaining the property’s grounds and common areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition;
• Conducts and/or directs inspections;
• As necessary, personally performs trade work, which  includes, but is not limited to (a) performing maintenance repair/services; (b) conducting visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for and making needed repairs; and (c) installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting and testing new and existing systems, fixtures, controls and equipment;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED and at least six (6) years’ trade experience in maintenance mechanics work; with at least one (1) year in a leadership or supervisory capacity; or other qualifying combination of education and/or experience which meet the minimum qualifications requirement may be substituted.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. This position has been designated to require a drug and alcohol screening and background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
2. Due to field responsibility, incumbent must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit; and be able to meet DCHA requirements to be placed on DCHA’s approved driving list, within 30 days of the date of appointment to this position.
3. This position is designated as essential. Acceptance of an employment offer confirms you agree to adhere to the policies regarding essential/emergency employees. As an emergency employee, you will be required to either report to work, stay at work, or telework (if directed to do so) during a declared emergency or during a period of non-emergency where your duties have been deemed as critical DC Housing Authority functions/operations. You may be required to perform other duties outside of your position description during a period of a declared emergency (such as manual labor, shelter services, etc.).