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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Housing TechnicianUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Public Housing Technician Department: Neighborhood & Development Services Division: Neighborhood Services Supervisor: Housing Administrator FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 12 Job Number: 1223 Job Summary Under direction, responsible for general property maintenance, repairs and assists with management of Public Housing units. Documents deficiencies in dwelling units, procures bids and administers contracts for repairs. Tracks ongoing maintenance needs and ensures work is completed. Assists in tenant management functions, move in/out inspections and tenant selection. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Coordinates maintenance staff and subcontractors. Inspects designated properties to determine the scope of rehabilitation work required. • Prepares contract specifications for rehabilitation work; evaluates bids and recommends awarding of contracts; reviews and monitors work progress to ensure adherence to specifications. • Performs light maintenance and repairs to rental units as needed. • Manages material selections and supplier contracts for Public Housing units. • Coordinates and communicates public housing maintenance procedures to appropriate vendors and service providers. • Processes and assigns requests for maintenance; coordinates off hours on-call maintenance coverage. • Utilizes Housing Authority software to issue and track work orders. • Inspects units for HUD compliance; evaluates and determines tenant charges at move out and deposit returns. • Shows and markets dwelling units to prospective tenants and performs move in inspections of units with tenants. • Assists Public Housing Coordinator in processing applications and managing the Public Housing waiting lists. • Responds to complaints and requests for information. • Maintains confidentiality of Housing Authority records and compliance with HUD requirements. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Provides service to clients, customers and other visitors in a manner that is consistent with Housing Authority customer satisfaction goals. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in construction management, budgeting, review of building codes and/or federal regulations. • Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor certification within 12 months of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in construction and building trades. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to apply instructions and procedures; administrative ability; ability to plan, direct and make decisions in accordance with regulations and established policies. • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to evaluate property improvement needs and communicate those to contractors. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Knowledge of data processing concepts and fundamentals; ability to enter data accurately. • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to building construction. • Knowledge of general property management principles and procedures. • Knowledge of HUD regulations and City assisted housing program policies and procedures. • Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in building construction. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________