Job Description

Home Repair Specialists are responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Home Repair Program. The responsibilities include the evaluation of service requests, home surveys, materials cost estimating, preparation of required documents, and the execution of construction activities. Repairs may include carpentry, flooring work, minor plumbing and electrical repair, and other repairs as needed with a particular focus on health and safety concerns. General knowledge of building trades’ practices and codes, as well as good communication and organizational skills are essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SMALL HOME REPAIRS

• Evaluate service requests. Assess whether the request meets the eligibility requirements under the guidelines of the program;
• Inspect homes for health and safety, evaluate needs, create work scopes, develop cost estimates and create materials list required for repairs;
• Perform required services needed to accomplish eligible repair requests;
• Purchase materials and maintain records to clients can be billed;
• Maintain tool and materials inventory. Keep shop and vehicle organized and clean;
• Efficiently organize and perform repair work necessary;
• Work on referrals from and coordination with other local service agencies;
• Travel to and from job sites, carrying the necessary tools and materials;

RECORDKEEPING

• Complete the forms required to track the hours and expenses related to each job;
• Enter data into database and complete other tracking sheets;
• Work with the Director of Construction Services on reporting, equipment procurement and budgetary monitoring as per funders’ requirements.

OTHER REPAIRS

• Complete occasional repairs for clients receiving assistance through INHS’s home purchase programs;
• Complete occasional repairs or other work needed to complete projects for INHS’s House Recycling or Community Housing Trust programs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years of professional experience in construction or home maintenance.

The ability to interact effectively with elderly and disabled clients, co-workers, other service providers, and building material suppliers; ability to manage confidential information; ability to work independently and efficiently schedule and manage the work load.

Ability to successfully perform a wide range of construction tasks, including but not limited to general carpentry; flooring, window and door replacement, minor electrical and minor plumbing repairs. Possess physical conditioning in line with the demands of the position. Must pass a criminal background check.

Novice or better proficiency in the basic use of Windows-based software. Preferred: Novice proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the INHS mission to revitalize neighborhoods and to assist low to moderate income people in obtaining quality housing on a long-term basis.

TRAVEL

Travel around Tompkins County will occur routinely. A valid driver’s license is required. INHS provides work transportation and tools.

Additional Information

This description is not to be taken as a limiting document.  Other duties may be assigned. __

INHS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.  INHS is a Tompkins County Living Wage Certified Employer.

TO APPLY, submit a cover letter and resume to Johanna Anderson, Executive Director.  In the cover letter, please specifically address relevant experience and reasons for your interest in this particular position.  INTERVIEWS WITH QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ARE HAPPENING NOW.  For more information about INHS, visit www.IthacaNHS.org.