Facility Maintenance Mechanic II
Smyrna, GA - USA
Job Summary
Description
JOB VACANCY
FACILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $36894 - FULL-TIME
OFFICE LOCATION: McLane Gardens Smyrna DE
OPENING DATE: 04/21/2026 CLOSING DATE: 05/05/2026
Looking for a career with excellent benefits
As part of the DSHA team you will have immediate access to health vision and dental insurance vacation and sick leave paid holidays tuition assistance fitness reimbursement retirement plan and more while working to further DSHAs mission of providing safe affordable housing.
SUMMARY
This non-State Facility Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing carpentry painting heating basic plumbing preventive maintenance light construction work other maintenance duties repairs residence turnovers grounds keeping landscaping cleaning snow removal etc. You will also take care of preventative maintenance needs such as smoke alarms replacing filters batteries light bulbs doorknobs etc. Work also includes ability to effectively interact with residents and identify and report problems to the supervisor.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTIBILITIES
Essential functions are fundamental core functions and are not intended to be an exhaustive listof all job duties. Since specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can completejob duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Works independently and makes routine and complex repairs in a variety of trade fieldsincluding carpentry painting plumbing and electrical. This includes preparing andmaintaining units for occupancy including tasks such as: repairing plumbing fixturesreplacing damaged flooring/molding replacing broken glass windows replacing minorelectrical fixtures replacing removable parts on ranges and refrigerators replacing fusesand resets breakers unstopping clogged drains spackling nail holes and small crackspainting interior and exterior trim walls and storage buildings minor repairs to heatersand air conditioners etc. At times repairing maintenance equipment or small electricmotors is needed. Staff are also responsible for the installation of replacement ofappliances refrigerators and ranges. Exterior building maintenance includesreplacement of entrance doors outside lighting splash blocks shingles parking stopsdownspouts repair screens door and window locks as well as cleaning of gutters. Workalso include inspecting maintaining and repairing playground equipment dumpsterenclosures and fencing as needed marking parking lot for handicap parking/spacesinstalling signs.
- Performs routine ground keeping duties at the site including daily grounds clean-uptrimming of trees and shrubs weeding and mulching of lower beds and raking of leavescutting grass edging and weeding removal of snow and ice from sidewalks andpathways. Additional duties include the collection of trash from offices and theCommunity Center for municipal pick-up and removal of large trash from the site.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on heating air conditioning smoke alarmsystems. This includes checking and changing heater filters regularly checking theoperation of air conditioning units and testing and replacement of smoke detectors/batteries in all apartments removing and installing storm windows/screens on all stormdoors seasonally as required performing preventive maintenance on all groundequipment and too completing interior/exterior inspections at the site with the assistanceof the manager to insure that sites are well maintained and all maintenance is up to dateand in accordance with the DSHC HQS and DSHA requirements and completing preventative maintenance according to DSHA Policy.
- Maintains work orders showing work performed records monthly meter readings for allapartments and the Community Center manages and requisitions supplies as neededmonitors and assists outside contractors in the completion of repairs/contacts.
- Assists with cleaning and vacuuming offices bathrooms and laundry areas in theCommunity Center.
- Cleans vacant units when necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with carpentry plumbing painting or electrical.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain hand tools hand power tools landscaping or grounds keeping equipment and supplies.
- Knowledge of heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
- Knowledge of record keeping document maintenance and inventory control.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction communicate appropriately prioritize tasks follow specified procedures manage time well and deliver excellent customer service.
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AVAILABILITY FOR AND ABILITY TO RESPOND TO PROBLEMS AND/OR EMERGENCIES AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING AND A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.
BENEFITS
These include up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick day leave accrual up to 13 paid holidays a year liberal retirement benefitsimmediate accessto paid health short- and long-term disability and life insurance plans and voluntary dental vision and various supplemental benefit options.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications must be completed by theclosing date ofJune 72024on our website(Click onAbout UsEmployment Click Here to View All Current Openings Select job Scroll Down & Click Apply Now.) Contact: e-mail:
DSHA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
As an equal opportunity employer DSHA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the application of all persons without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Please call DSHA at 302.739.4263 or 888.363.8808 with any questions or requests. TTY/ ASCII/ VOICE/ VCO users may utilize the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 800.676.3777.
DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO AGREETO PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT WILL RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OFOFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. DSHA HAS A LAG PAY SYSTEM.