Who we are:
We are the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority “CRHA”. In Charlottesville, we believe that quality, affordable housing is a fundamental human right. For more than 60 years, we have taken great pride in being the primary provider of “housing of first opportunity” in our community. As such, we continue to strive tirelessly and passionately to be a resident-centered organization committed to excellence in providing affordable quality housing, revitalizing communities, and promoting upward mobility and self-sufficiency through partnerships in the public and private sectors. We subscribe to Residents First! philosophy that is grounded on relationships that develop and thrive only when mutual respect, dignity and commitment have afforded one another. At CRHA, relationships matter.
In addition to creating opportunities for our residents to reach their potential through housing programs and resident services, we also create opportunities for our employees for professional growth and to contribute meaningfully to the workplace and the community. We foster a collaborative and respectful work environment where every team member plays a significant role in working together to further our mission.
Who we are seeking:
CRHA is searching for a mission driven, flexible, high achieving individual that enjoys helping others to join our team.
Role and Responsibilities
- Make structural repairs such as repair to screen doors, cabinets, walls, floors, and sidewalks
- Makes minor or major equipment repairs to refrigerator, gas stoves, etc.
- Makes minor or major electrical repairs up to replacing main breaker boxes
- Makes minor and major repairs and cleans small items of equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, power washers, other similar equipment
- Make repairs to air handlers, heaters, boilers, and hot water tanks, replace if deemed necessary
- Replaces washers in sink faucets, unstops sinks, tubs, and commodes; repairs inside of flush tanks; repairs and replace drainpipes, pull, and replace commodes when necessary
- Repair or replace tub surrounds as needed.
- Make minor or major drywall repairs
- Make minor and major carpentry repairs
- Repair/replace electrical light fixtures, and ballast
- Replace broken windowpanes; fabricates, repairs, and replaces window screens
- Paints apartments
- Replace doors, locksets, doorknobs, doorstops, and closures
- Cuts grass, cleans streets, sidewalks, and grounds; rakes leaves; shovels snow
- Make repairs to turnover units, cleans apartment, offices, and community centers including waxing and stripping floors; cleans ranges and refrigerators
- Performs skilled maintenance work on buildings, equipment, and grounds
- Perform regular “On Call” duties as scheduled
- Remodel kitchens/bathrooms as needed
- Does related work as required
- May supervise Grounds Person and or Turnover Helper
Knowledge/Skills/Ability (KSA)
- Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience must be thoroughly familiar with the tools and equipment used in these activities and able to use them
- Should have experience supervising the work of others
- Ability to work well with others
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must be very knowledgeable of common hand tools used in building and equipment maintenance work
- Must have knowledge of the carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, and electrical trades and be skilled in the use of the tools used in these trades
- Good physical condition (ability to lift moderately heavy loads up to 70 lbs., to dig trenches, to climb ladders, etc.)
- Licensed to operate a motor vehicle and a good driving record (must maintain a good driving record and be insurable as a condition of employment)
- Motor license by the Commonwealth of Virginia within three months of employment
- Ability to pass a background, drug screening and license check
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the apartment maintenance field
· Must be familiar with and have able to use tools and equipment used in the electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC trades
· This is skilled trades work requiring ability to make building and miscellaneous equipment repairs in several different trades
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlottesville, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person