Maintenance Technician at MHA

Type: Full-time
Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general upkeep and repair of MHA's housing developments, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work. This includes performing daily rounds to identify maintenance needs, repairing various fixtures and systems like wiring, plumbing, and HVAC, assisting in training, handling emergency work orders, and completing administrative tasks. The role requires strong technical skills in at least one trade, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work independently in diverse environments.

Required Skills

Electrical Repair
Plumbing Fixtures
Carpentry
HVAC Systems

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Graduation from High School or GED equivalent supplemented by technical level courses in mechanical, electrical, or building trades
Required Previous Experiences: one to two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of building structures, household appliances, plumbing fixtures, and heating and air conditioning equipment
Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs, and in the repair of household appliances, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
High degree of skill in one or more trade crafts and working knowledge of all maintenance crafts.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.
Skilled in the use of various hand and power tools and test equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to compute measurements.
Ability to perform building maintenance tasks of varying difficulty with limited supervision.
Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions, as well as cramped quarters and high places.
Ability to read and understand moderately complex repair manuals, and instructions/warning on cleaning agents, write service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants, co-workers, and persons outside the Authority.
Bondability.