Purpose: Glenshaw Gardens, a subsidiary of Allegheny County Housing Authority, is hiring for a full-time Maintenance Technician. This semi-skilled maintenance position is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the interior and exterior of apartments and buildings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, residents, and individuals inside and outside the company.
• Timely prepares vacant units for occupancy.
• Maintain buildings and grounds for overall cleanliness and curb appeal.
• Complete minor work orders for painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other related maintenance activities.
• Complete landscaping and snow removal duties as needed.
• Emergency on-call duties as required by property manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid PA Driver’s License and use personal (reliable) vehicle is required.
• Knowledge of all hand tools and power tool, and protective equipment
• Knowledge in basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance, etc
• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed instructions and work in accordance to proscribed standards and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work both inside and outside in all types of weather.
• Must be physically able to access all apartments, common areas, and grounds and work while standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use stairs, ladders, bend, stoop, and crouch.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 100 lbs. on occasion and 50 lbs. frequently.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Demonstrated experience as a maintenance aide or as a helper to a skilled tradesman.

Wage: $20.00-$22.00 hourly

As a condition of employment, candidate must successfully pass a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and background security review.