Housing Repair Technician

The City of Auburn is looking for a talented Housing Repair Technician to add to our team! This position offers a wide variety of hands-on projects throughout the Auburn community. No two homes or projects are exactly alike. The Housing Repair Technician will evaluate residential properties, identify needed repairs, develop solutions, and complete eligible repair and maintenance work that directly improves the health, safety, accessibility, and quality of life of Auburn homeowners.

Projects may include repairing unsafe stairs, decks and ramps, replacing damaged flooring, repairing doors and windows, addressing weatherization issues, completing minor plumbing and electrical repairs, installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, repairing roofing and exterior components, improving accessibility for residents with disabilities, and addressing other health and safety concerns within the home.

A significant portion of the work is performed on manufactured homes, providing the employee with opportunities to work with a variety of construction types, materials, building systems, and unique repair conditions.

The position also provides opportunities to independently evaluate problems and develop practical repair solutions. For projects requiring licensed contractors or specialized expertise, the employee may assist with developing scopes of work and coordinating the necessary repairs.

Most importantly, the work has a direct community impact. The Housing Repair Program helps low-income Auburn homeowners remain in safe, healthy, and affordable housing by addressing repairs they may otherwise be unable to complete.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience performing residential construction, carpentry, maintenance, or home repair work.
• Strong hands-on carpentry skills and working knowledge of common residential building systems, including basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, flooring, doors, windows, decks, stairs, and weatherproofing.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate residential conditions, troubleshoot problems, determine appropriate repairs, and independently complete assigned work.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment commonly used in residential construction and repair.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and potential environmental hazards, including suspected asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint, and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to properly select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, repair instructions, manufacturer specifications, work orders, and basic residential code requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work respectfully and professionally inside occupied residences and communicate effectively with homeowners, coworkers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple repair projects, manage time effectively, and complete quality work with limited supervision.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate City vehicles, including vans with limited visibility, and tow, maneuver, back, and park a trailer up to 12 feet in length.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with residential construction and repair work and to work in a variety of residential environments and weather conditions.

In this role you will:

• Perform residential home repairs and maintenance for participants in the City’s Housing Repair Program, with the majority of work occurring in manufactured homes. Work includes carpentry, minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs, roofing, flooring, doors, windows, decks, stairs, weatherproofing, and other general home repairs.
• Inspect and evaluate homes to determine needed repairs, identify health and safety concerns and potential code violations, and develop appropriate scopes of work, repair descriptions, sketches, material lists, and cost estimates.
• Complete repairs that improve the safety and habitability of client homes, including correcting identified deficiencies, installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, performing preventative maintenance, and addressing other eligible Housing Repair Program needs.
  

While these duties may be the primary focus of this job, the full description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities.  Click Here to review the class specification.
Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, 

AND

• Three (3) years of equivalent work-related experience; 

OR 

• The incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education, training, and experience that would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. 

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Possess and retain valid state driver’s license during tenure of employment, without impending loss at time of appointment.

• Obtain and maintain a valid First Aid Certification.

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary 
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community. 
 
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.  No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all.  In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications.  For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at [email protected].