Service & Maintenance Specialist

Internal Close Date: September 15, 2026 Grade Level:N/A Salary: $34.32 per hour Department/Location: AMP 3 / 315 Lowry Ave N Summary The primary purpose of this position is to perform interior and exterior building maintenance activities for AMP high-rise buildings and scattered site properties.

The incumbent performs a variety of repair duties, including plumbing, drainage, electrical, carpentry, and masonry.

The incumbent also assists building and grounds staff with janitorial duties, including cleaning vacant units and removing snow.

All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authoritys ('MPHA' or 'Authority') mission, vision and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work.

Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

Responds to interior and exterior building maintenance and repair work orders.Performs a wide variety of general maintenance and repair functions including mechanical, heating, household appliance, drainage, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry maintenance, and repairs of moderate complexity.

Repairs or replaces leaking kitchen and bathroom fixtures and drains.

Unplugs sink, tub, and toilet drains.Adjusts, repairs, and replaces cabinet doors, drawers, and related hardware.

Adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces interior and exterior door locksets and cores.

Adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces windows and screens.Troubleshoots, responds and/or repairs minor electrical problems with appliances, including stoves, refrigerators, furnaces, hot water heaters, and smoke detectors.

May install replacement kitchen appliances.Repairs and adjusts trash compaction equipment.Maintains, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to power equipment.Clears clogged main sanitary sewer drains using power drain cleaning equipment.Trims trees using hand and power tools.Cleans and flushes gutters and downspouts and makes minor exterior building repairs to roofs, doors, exterior walls, and foundations for scattered site properties.Removes heavy debris and trash from MPHA properties.

Exchanges refuse dumpsters in high-rise properties.Operates snow removal equipment including truck-mounted plows and salt/sand distribution equipment.Maintains logs and records regarding vacant units, snow removal, vehicle maintenance, daily time records, etc.Maintains and repairs building, walkway, and driveway masonry and asphalt surfaces.Attends and participates in staff meetings and training, as required.Performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating and established safety procedures.

Uses, maintains, and replaces assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.May pick up and deliver building maintenance and repair equipment, supplies, and appliances, as assigned.Performs after-hours duty as assigned.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Behavioral Competencies MPHA expects all emp...