Position Description

Home Repair Mechanic
Location Philadelphia
Department
Job Code 466
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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:  HOME REPAIR MECHANIC I - HOUSING

 

DEFINITIONUnder the supervision of the Production Manager, performs quality home repairs, picks up materials when necessary and completes approved repairs in houses assigned by the Housing Department for any of the home repair and modification programs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

            Education: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.  Must be able to read and write English.

 

Experience:

  • Four years full‑time experience in the building trades.

 

Capabilities: 

  • Familiar with all building repair functions: plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
  • Without on‑site supervision, able to complete quality carpentry, plumbing and electrical work which does not require building permits or building trade licenses.
  • Evaluate when a repair need has progressed beyond the scope of the program and to notify his/her supervisor. 

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Hand tools,
  • a valid driver's license, good driving record (clear driving record for past 3 years),
  • dependable transportation and car liability insurance
  • PCA is an equal opportunity employer.  PCA does not inquire into any candidate’s medical, religious or other protected status.  PCA may extend a conditional offer of employment to a candidate that the hiring manager believes is the best fit for the job.  All new hires must be vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with PCA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy.  Only after receiving a conditional offer of employment should a candidate provide his/her/their COVID-19 vaccination status to PCA as either vaccinated or unvaccinated.  In the event the candidate is not vaccinated, the candidate should either: (1) obtain the vaccination and provide proof thereof; or (2) seek a reasonable accommodation from the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy.  PCA will work with candidates in good faith to determine whether the request is reasonable and whether the request places undue hardship upon PCA.
     

 

            Personal Characteristics

  • Sensitive in working with the frail elderly homeowner.                
  • Can follow written directions
  • Dependable

 

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

a.    Performs only those repairs in houses as indicated on work orders, and as required to meet established work quality and quantity and work safety standards.

 

b.    Checks and insures that required materials are at the job site prior to the beginning of a job and reports any missing items.

 

c.    Reports to the office exact starting and ending time and hours on each job and maintains communication so that the office is aware of mechanic's location at all times.  Maintains and completes accurate records of travel, inventory, work hours on site and other paperwork as required. 

 

d.    Works co‑operatively with other Home Repair Mechanics.  Works to increase and perfect technical skills.

 

 

 

 

e.    Reports to the Production Manager any unusual problems or situations of elderly homeowners which require follow‑up by the Social Worker.

 

f.     Maintains mandatory inventory and orders needed items through the Materials Coordinator.

 

g.    Assumes responsibility for all tools and materials received from PCA. 

 

h.    Explains to the homeowner how each new item works.  Cleans up work area before leaving.

 

I.     Performs other duties as directed by the Production Manager or his designate.

 

 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

  •  Satisfactory ratings by PCA staff and consumers
  •  Quality work completed within estimated time frame
  •  Reliable written and verbal communications

  

CUSTOMERS:

  •  PCA consumers
  •  PCA staff

 

                                                                                              REV. 10/02

 

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