Building Maintenance Mechanic (Calvert Square)

Building Maintenance Mechanic ($5K New Hire Bonus Payment)

About NRHA Founded in 1940, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) provides low-income families in Norfolk, Virginia with safe and well-maintained housing. It also plans and administers large-scale residential redevelopment programs within Norfolk.

NRHA is an award-winning public housing authority that has been effective in obtaining private investment partners to fund new neighborhoods; improving low-income public housing; planning and building mixed-income communities; and offering programs that support residents receiving rental assistance on their path to self-sufficiency. NRHA aims to create and apply meaningful housing and neighborhood development programs to serve all residents of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA looks for people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community.

About the Position NRHA seeks qualified candidates for the position of Building Maintenance Mechanic. The job holder performs routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements at public housing apartment units and buildings. The position is located at the Calvert Square public housing community.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Performing routine structural, plumbing, appliance, and electrical maintenance assignments to repair apartment units.
• Operating a standard motor vehicle to transport equipment and tools.
• Performing routine painting assignments.
• Making repairs and replacements to prepare apartment for new tenants.
• Performing routine grounds maintenance assignments.
• Processing work order documents.
• Monitoring work and assuring that the community complies with federal, state, and local housing regulations.
• Upholding local public housing community standards.
• Assisting in moving furniture, supplies, and other items for transport as needed.
• Receiving training to maintain knowledge and skill in apartment repair, including maintaining any required certifications.
• Processing standard work documents, such as work orders.
• Performing routine care and cleaning of shop equipment.
• Maintaining a safe and clean workplace.

About the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this job will have:

• A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible apartment maintenance experience.
• The ability to lift 20-pound objects.

A current and valid driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record, is required for this position.

Candidates with one or more of the following job-related experience, training, and certifications will be preferred over other candidates for employment: Vocational training in general maintenance, construction or mechanics.

Those candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly by telephone. All other candidates will receive an email communication after the position is filled.

NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The hiring pay range for this position is $37,440 to $42,078.40. The compensation offer will be determined by the candidate's work history and skill set. Benefits include VRS retirement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement options; public service loan forgiveness; and much more!

NRHA offers a total of $5,000 in payments to new hires in this position paid in two installments.

Want to make a positive difference in the community? NRHA is looking for you!

NRHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants receive consideration for a position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other class protected by law. NRHA is an eVerify employer and reviews the eligibility of each employee to work in the United States. NRHA is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. NRHA requires a criminal history record review for all positions. NRHA reserves the right to close or withdraw at any time any position it lists or advertises.