Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Longmont Housing Authority

Announcement: 10/18/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Position Title: Maintenance Technician I (20240342)

Full-Time, Benefitted Position, Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: MT I – $26.85 - $29.83/hour

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm daily with 1 hour unpaid lunch, with rotational nights and weekends as an on-call in

emergency settings.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan through

Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term

Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, Parental Leave, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation,

Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance. Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary

benefits are available.

Job Summary: Performs preventive maintenance, minor and major building and systems repairs,

janitorial tasks, grounds maintenance, and resident unit turns for Longmont Housing Authority’s

portfolio of section 8, tax credit, and affordable multi-family and senior housing under the

supervision of the Regional Property Manager.

Maintenance Technician I

Essential Responsibilities

1. Building Maintenance

Maintains LHA’s Impression and Safety Standards throughout the building interiors andexteriors.

Performs routine maintenance, inspections, repairs or replacement of HVAC units.

Performs routine maintenance, repairs, or replacement of household gas and electric appliances.

Performs repairs to electrical systems (breakers, outlets, switches, disposals, lighting, etc.).

Performs repairs on various plumbing systems (sinks, toilets, showers, pipes, drains, sewers, etc.).

Performs repairs related to the structure including carpentry and flooring (hardwood, carpet, tile).

Performs routine inspections and work on roofing, gutters, shingles and downspouts.

Interior and exterior painting including drywall and siding preparation.

Staining and finishing of interior and exterior wood surfaces.

Performs repairs and replacement of windows, screens and doors.

Performs preventive maintenance on systems throughout the buildings.

Re-key and replace locks, doorknobs, and dead bolts.

Completes work orders in a timely manner.

Organizes and maintains maintenance shop; orders inventory for supply rooms.

Coordinates outside vendor repairs and inspects their work.

Maintains LHA owned equipment.

2. Maintenance of LHA Property Aesthetic:

Maintains and repairs sprinkler systems.

Shovels snow and applies ice melt as necessary.

Coordinates outside vendor repairs and inspects their work.

Maintains LHA owned equipment.

Maintains LHA’s Impression and Safety Standards throughout grounds including lawn, landscape, parking lot and

trash surrounds.

3. Apartment Turns:

Performs unit inspections and makes any repairs needed to meet LHA’s Impression and SafetyStandards.

Performs preventive maintenance tasks while apartments are vacant, including changing filters and deep cleaning

HVAC units, as well as other stationary equipment; verify mechanical proper sequence of operations.

Patches, paints and coordinates flooring replacement, repair, or cleaning.

Notes any non-routine repairs needed and documents if charges to resident are to be made.

4. On-Call Duties:

Ability to share on-call responsibilities and to arrive on-site within 30 minutes if necessary.

5. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of LHA including, but not limited to:

Organizes and cleans out storage areas.

Performs set up and take down for events.

Moves furniture and office equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to at least two years of experience in maintenance or

construction work. Valid Colorado driver’s license. Pre-employment background check, physical abilities testing, and

drug screen. Must be able to meet the position’s physical requirements.

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Qualities:

Skilled in operating a variety of power equipment and hand tools.

Knowledge of construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and landscaping.

Committed to providing courteous and professional customer service.

Ability to make sound independent judgments.

Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.

Demonstrated punctuality and attendance.

Knowledge of health and safety standards of residential structures, vehicle operations, and power tools.

Clear written communication skills for completing necessary paperwork.

Ability to organize workload based on urgency and efficiency.

Knowledge of fertilizers, paint, industrial cleaners, pesticides, disinfectants and other potentially hazardous

material.

Proficient computer skills, experience in Windows and Microsoft office with ability to learn new software as

needed.

Ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and active listening when interacting with residents.

Knowledge of behavioral de-escalation techniques is a plus.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

CITY APPLICATION (required) This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on

our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however,

they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without

advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609.

The Housing Authority of the City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the

best qualified personnel in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status,

Longmont Housing Authority and Longmont Housing Development Corporation

350 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501 ● PH: 303-651-8581 ● FAX: 303-682-2899 ● TTY: 711 ● www.longmonthousing.org

age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve and National Guard status or

characteristic protected by law.