General Building Maintenance Worker II - HREP Maintenance Technician

This job opportunity is being re-announced. If you applied previously, you do not need to re-apply to be considered.

Performs work in accordance with the guidelines of the Home Repair for the Elderly Program (HREP) in the Rental Housing Division. Performs general building maintenance and improvement duties that may involve all trades including general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and other maintenance services of residential properties including single family homes, condominiums and/or mobile homes. Delivers efficient and quality customer service to clients and their families and support personnel. Inspects properties, identifies repairs to be made, and purchases materials. Prepares scope of work for, and oversees, repairs (such as roof repair, specialized plumbing, handrails, and ramps) that are to be completed by outside vendors, inspects the finished repairs, and recommends payment for services. Maintains a professional demeanor. Engages colleagues, customers and all others in a manner that promotes trust, effective exchange of ideas and conveys and solicits information in an open manner and with a tone that promotes productive work experiences. Proactively communicates with clients to evaluate their needs, offer solutions, and confirms understanding and agreement on suggested repairs or services provided. Maintains budgets and inventory of tools, equipment and assigned vehicles. Enters time worked using County time and attendance system.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program in a specific trade with two years of full performance-level experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction trades work; or three years of full performance level experience in two or more skilled trades related to building maintenance and repair work.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience building trust with clients and interacting in a professional, positive manner.

Experience working in occupied residential properties and interacting directly with clients, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and be able to answer questions regarding process and schedule.

Experience performing general building maintenance and improvement duties that may involve all trades including general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and other maintenance services of residential properties.

Ability to successfully resolve construction issues in the field in a cost effective and timely manner, while still using sound judgement to elevate issues to supervisor(s) as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is physical in nature; incumbent must have the ability to frequently move and position self to handle job assignments using a variety of power tools, hand tools and equipment; ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like; and, perform other essential job duties; may be required to move materials and/or equipment up to 50 pounds, which may exceed 50 pounds with assistance of other staff or equipment. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity. Ability to read information on a computer monitor; distinguish between colors; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer. Must be available to work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime, as required; works in all outdoor weather conditions. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County was home to many of America’s earliest statesmen, including George Washington of Mount Vernon and George Mason of Gunston Hall. It is one of the premier centers of technology in the United States. Located just west of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has a large, diverse and dynamic economy, and is home for eight Fortune 500 companies, more than 400 international owned firms, and the largest concentration of technology jobs of any major U.S. market. Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy and add diversity to the business community.

The County offers residents an excellent environment in which to raise and educate their children. The Fairfax County Public School System and area private schools offer parents numerous education options. Fairfax County is also a leader in higher education, where five major colleges and universities, including the main campus of George Mason University, are located. Northern Virginia Community College – the largest community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia – has two campuses in Fairfax County. The community has a wealth of cultural and recreational resources that provide abundant opportunities for children to learn and grow.