Employee Benefits Include:
**Not all benefits are made available for every employee.
**All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Housing Maintenance Specialist
Corpus Christi
Housing Maintenance Specialist
Full Time • Corpus Christi
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Housing Maintenance Specialist is responsible for working with the
Housing Coordinator in the evaluation of work orders and perform minor repairs related to all
Nueces County Community Action Agency property and Community Services offices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs the day-to-day tasks assigned to maintenance.
Evaluates systems for facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
Assesses building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules.
Is able to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
Develops maintenance procedures and schedules
Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Assists with maintenance budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects.
Performs yard maintenance and supervises additional yard maintenance staff in peak seasons.
Communicates with sub-contractors as needed for additional work order information and to schedule work times.
Maintains records, reports and files.
Attends meetings, committees, and seminars as needed pertinent to job.
Represents the agency at various functions when feasible.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- GED or High School diploma preferred but not required, and
- Three (3) years of hands-on experience in property maintenance, or
- Any equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, minor repairs, and HVAC.
- Knowledge of Building Code Ordinances.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
- Ability to plan maintenance schedules for buildings
- Have some supervisory skills (preferred but not required).
- Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, planning and implementation of Department activities, events, and tasks.
- Deals with people beyond giving and receiving instructions--is courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful in dealing with employees and the general public.
- Performs job duties in a precise, thorough, and meticulous manner.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills towards all Agency staff and the general public.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and functional capacity evaluation prior to first day of employment.
- Must successfully pass and submit a pre-employment TB test and periodically as indicated by the regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority.
- Must have transportation and current liability coverage on vehicle to be used in the performance of job duties.
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid Texas Driver’s License (Op-Class C) and is subject to review and approval by the Agency and insurance company on driver record.
- Proof of work eligibility must be provided.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Normal physical activity includes frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking in a usual workday.
- Requires occasional bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level.
- Requires use of five senses (hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting) to perform various job duties.
- Requires employee to use hands, arms, feet, legs, neck and head while performing Agency tasks.
- Requires extensive speaking with staff, clients, and the public.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nueces County Community Action Agency changes peoples lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
The Nueces County Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization serving residents in our community in an effort to reduce or eliminate poverty through a comprehensive approach. We focus on multiple needs through a wide-range approach. We are fortunate to have partnerships with many community organizations, businesses and school districts.
Our Agency prides itself by operating under the direction of a tripartite board which includes representatives of public officials, representatives of organizations and representatives of the low-income community. We include our Policy Council members, which are comprised of parents of the Birth-to-Five Head Start program, to be a part of the Agency’s decision making process.
The Board of Directors, Policy Council Members, staff and community partners strive to eliminate the causes of poverty and to help each family transition out of poverty. It is our goal to serve family, community and agency by adhering to our mission. To that end, we will be relentless in our efforts to fulfill the “Promise of Community Action!”
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Leave & Holidays
As an employee of NCCAA, you will receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year. In addition, you will accumulate personal and sick leave monthly.
Health Coverage
Employees of NCCAA are eligible to participate in the agency’s medical plan. All employees must enroll in the plan or waive coverage. Coverage takes Additionally, there is an annual Open Enrollment period every November for coverage effective the following January 1.
Dental/Vision Care
Employees have the option to elect dental and/or vision coverage for themselves and dependents at competitive rates and coverage levels.
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
NCCAA offers its employees a life policy for $10,000. Additional coverage may be elected during the first ninety (90) days of employment.
Cafeteria Plan
The Revenue act of 1978 created Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code that allows employees to pay for fringe benefits with untaxed dollars, such as medical, life, cancer, and disability insurance.
Retirement/Pension Plan
The Agency provides an employee retirement pension plan at no cost to the employee. An employee is eligible for the plan the month preceding their first year of employment.
NCCAA also offers its employees discounted services and rates to the following:
Corpus Christi Athletic Club, Freedom Fitness, Sam’s Club Membership Drives, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Texas State Aquarium, And more….