Maintenance Mechanic II

Maintenance Mechanic II

Lucas Metropolitan Housing

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain LMHA housing sites and grounds. The incumbent performs general repairs to the interior and exterior of Authority structures, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and plastering duties in response to work orders generated by service requests or unit inspections. This position also performs general repairs on maintenance equipment as needed. All activities must support the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (“LMHA” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

• Respond to work orders submitted by tenants or Authority staff members and complete all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Perform carpentry repairs to walls, ceilings, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters, downspouts, garage doors, doors, door locks, windows, cabinets, doorbells, and clotheslines; replace fixtures if they cannot be repaired.
• Use brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment to apply the required number of coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling board, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete, or brick.
• Repair plaster, patch old plaster, and remove loose plaster in Authority properties.
• Repair or replace wiring and parts for electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, breaker switches, and fuses; check for and repair gas leaks.
• Repair or replace plumbing fixtures and fittings, including showers, faucets, drains, sewer lines, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and water pumps.
• Conduct daily inspections of LMHA housing and grounds to identify needs.
• Utilize work order system and ensure that materials, job codes, and labor hours are properly recorded; complete appropriate work order documentation for all maintenance tasks.
• Repair and maintain ground maintenance equipment and automotive and motorized equipment.
• Perform after-hours emergency service on a scheduled or rotating basis.
• Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA/PERRP safety standards that pertain to essential functions and maintain licenses and certifications as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in construction or building maintenance, or vocational training focusing in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid Ohio or Michigan driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s plan.

Must be able to operate a variety of applicable hand‑held tools and devices and have basic computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Ability to learn other programs as required by assigned tasks is expected.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to travel to various Authority properties to perform maintenance work. Daily movements include sitting, standing, reaching, grasping, operating handheld tools and other machinery, moving around the properties, and attending onsite and off‑site meetings.

The employee must occasionally transport up to 50 pounds.

The work environment is generally at Authority properties, which may expose the employee to a range of temperatures and other weather conditions. The noise level may be loud and the environment may be more hazardous than a standard office environment. This position may be required to work with contractors as well as Authority residents.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration