Maintenance Technician/Painter

Grand Forks Housing Authority

Job Title: Maintenance Technician/Painter

Department: Facilities & Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Management Team
Location: Grand Forks, ND and surrounding communities
Status: Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (½ hour lunch)
Friday, 8:00 AM–2:30 PM (½ hour lunch)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Management Team, the Maintenance Technician performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and interior painting tasks across Grand Forks Housing Authority (GFHA) properties. Responsibilities include maintaining and preparing rental units, completing repairs, and performing interior painting from masking and surface preparation through final finishing. This position helps ensure facilities are safe, sanitary, and well-maintained for residents, staff, and visitors. Work is performed in compliance with GFHA policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across GFHA properties.
• Inspect and maintain mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, and switches.
• Perform repairs, renovations, and interior painting in rental units between occupancies to ensure units are clean, well-maintained, and ready for occupancy.
• Perform interior painting from preparation to finish, including masking and protecting surfaces, patching minor drywall damage, sanding, priming, applying paint, and completing final touch-ups.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks in common areas to identify and address safety concerns.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical, drywall, HVAC, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain general property appearance and perform basic grounds upkeep as needed.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, and security deficiencies.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Use a computer and mobile phone to manage work orders and communicate with staff.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and work overtime as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in building maintenance or a related field.
• Experience with minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical, drywall, HVAC, and appliance repair.
• Experience with interior painting from masking and surface preparation through priming, application, finishing, and touch-ups.

Skills & Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and perform hands-on repairs.
• Ability to perform interior painting, including masking, surface preparation, and finishing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people of diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Basic computer and mobile device proficiency for work order systems.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

• Work performed indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Regular travel between properties.
• Potential exposure to maintenance-related hazards and communicable diseases.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, climbing ladders up to 12 feet, and performing manual labor.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and perform interior painting tasks.

Additional Information

• Attendance is an essential function of the role.
• Employment is subject to compliance with GFHA policies, rules, and the Employee Handbook.

Grand Forks Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.