The Clearwater Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) is an asset management company that provides innovative, progressive and affordable property management. We deliver our services with integrity, pride and efficiency for all of our stakeholders.
Maintenance Technician III
The primary duties of a Maintenance Technician III are the maintenance and improvement of our properties to ensure safety and appearance. Complete repairs in vacant apartments, residential apartments, and common areas. EPA Certification and Valid Driver's License are required.
The Maintenance Technician III will work in a variety of environments under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and the oversight of the Capital Maintenance Officer. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday benefits-eligible position providing rotating emergency on-call assistance in Clearwater, Florida.
Required Experience:
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Three to five years experience in various trades including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, appliances and/or electrical maintenance and repair, elevator systems, and painting.
- Computer proficiency in Windows operating system and MS Office software.
- Possession of a valid EPA certification.
- Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License.
Necessary competencies:
- Safety, fire prevention, and first aid techniques.
- Measurement and mathematical calculations.
- Operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to work in a variety of conditions and locations including confined areas, rooftops, underground spaces, etc.
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- HVAC experience required.
All applicants must successfully complete:
- Pre-employment testing
- Comprehensive background and reference checks
- Drug and alcohol screen
Life at CHDC
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment. We are professional, proactive and committed to excellence in all that we do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, 401k with match, medical/dental/vision coverage with company contribution, short term disability and life insurance. CHDC is a federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness approved employer.
CHDC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by for by local, state and federal law.
We are a business with a social conscience. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve by creating innovative communities, providing dignified environments, and nurturing self-sufficiency. We are made up of the Clearwater Housing Authority and the Clearwater Housing Development Corporation, which is focused on property management.
Our property portfolio is currently 30% federally funded and 70% privately funded and are working to lessen our dependency on federal dollars. We offer the Housing Choice Voucher program, Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program and Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) program. We have 235 units of public housing as well as 529 units of privately funded mixed income communities along with our corporate offices. We also offer third-party consulting for executive management, accounting and property management.
We aim to provide progressive and affordable housing and property management with integrity, pride and efficiency for all of our stakeholders.