Careers

The Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority (WMHA) is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and prospective employees will be recruited and selected without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, national origin, marital status or veteran status. This same non-discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.

All applicants are carefully screened and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record.

WMHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages and retirement.

If interested, please print and fill out our employment application (if you are unable to view or print the employment application online you can request a physical application at our main office) or on Indeed. All applications must be returned to our main office located at 345 N. Market St. Wooster, OH 44691 or emailed to the Executive Director Rodney Mitchell at rmitchell@waynemha.org.

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Job Openings

Maintenance

Job Type: Full-time

Job description:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Person to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in residential maintenance and facilities management, with the ability to read and interpret schematics and manage various maintenance tasks. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Essential Functions of The Position

  • Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building and equipment maintenance activities in order to ensure the upkeep of agency property (e.g., repairs plumbing fixtures and pipes; locates and repairs leaks to pipes and valves; repairs burner controls and switches and rewires electrical ranges; repairs or replaces electrical switches, outlets, fixtures, and circuit breakers; repairs windows, doors, locks, and door frames; repairs alarm systems and controls; checks condition of boilers and makes repairs to oil pumps and valves); responds to emergency call-outs for maintenance.
  • Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities in order to ensure the proper upkeep of agency property (e.g., removes snow and ice, etc.).
  • Inspects housing units in order to determine maintenance work to be completed.
  • Assists with the planning of the preventive maintenance and regular repair program for agency buildings and property.
  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
  • Prepares and submits work-related records such as task completed, time spent, materials used, etc.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Experience

  • Proven experience in residential maintenance or a related field is preferred.
  • Agency policies and procedures;* safety practices and procedures; building maintenance methods and procedures; (heating, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting); grounds maintenance methods and procedures; mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Familiarity with facilities management practices.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing small teams or projects.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working under pressure.
  • Use or operation of hand, power, and shop tools; use or operation of light motorized equipment
  • Candidates with experience in electrical, HVAC or advanced troubleshooting will be highly regarded.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
  • Property maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Electrical wiring: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Plumbing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Carpentry: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Residential painting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)
  • Electrical License (Preferred)

All applications/ resumes should be sent to: Executive Director, 345 N. Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691.