Housing Clerk Maintenance
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Housing Clerk
The Othello Housing Authority owns and manages multiple housing projects in the Othello area. We are recruiting to fill a full time Housing Clerk position
The Position: The successful applicant will perform case management of 130 units and determines continued eligibility of tenants and applicants, maintains waiting list and performs a variety of office and clerical duty as required.
The Compensation: The pay rate is $16.00 per hour.
- We offer medical, dental, vision insurance, and Public Employees’ Retirement (PERS), if hired into an eligible position.
- We also offer generous paid leave and holidays.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel and Outlook)
- Good communications skills
- 10 Key
- Bilingual is helpful.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to achieving the OHA mission, compliance, and the effective and efficient administration of rental assistance programs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and agency regulations, rules, laws, and procedures.
- Perform administrative work involving applicant and client interviewing, eligibility status, leasing, and case management, including:
- Sends applicant correspondence including briefing information, denial letter(s) and properly removes applicants from the waiting list in accordance with HUD regulation and OHA policy.
- Conduct income certifications, re-certifications, rent adjustments, eligibility determinations, and reasonable accommodations in accordance with program guidelines.
- File or retain all expired/inactive files in accordance with records retention policy.
- Serves as primary backup for front desk duties, including:
- Greets office visitors and clients with courteous and proper attention, ensuring proper handling of inquiries, requests and complaints.
- Attend training, read appropriate publications, and discuss with others in this field to stay knowledgeable of the changing federal regulations and policies.
- Attend regular meetings to discuss new approaches to better serve our clients and review new and current policies and procedures.
- Establish and maintain good rapport with public, family clientele and landlords; promulgate and maintain Authority policies, rules, and regulations.
- Travel to offsite locations to conduct client briefing, program orientation, and provide resource information as assigned.
- Attend training sessions that pertain to Housing as required to meet the ever-changing needs of the job requirements.
- Work closely and professionally with other public agencies and organizations that may be available for the betterment of our communities.
For application contact Othello Housing Authority office at 335 N. 3rd Ave., or call 488-3527. Position closes on May 16, 2022.
Othello Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Maintenance
The Othello Housing Authority owns and manages multiple housing projects in the Othello area. We are recruiting to fill a full-time maintenance position.
The Position: We are looking for someone to perform routine tasked related to the maintenance, repair, and modification of apartment buildings, equipment, and common areas.
The Compensation: The pay rate is $17.00 per hour.
- We offer medical, dental, vision insurance, and Public Employees’ Retirement (PERS), if hired into an eligible position.
- We also offer generous paid leave and holidays.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual is helpful.
- Valid Washington driver’s license with insurable driving record.
Responsibilities:
- Performs daily upkeep and inspection to maintain safety and cleanliness of the common areas, including pick up and removal of trash and debris throughout the Othello Housing Authority properties.
- Plan, organize, and perform a variety of property maintenance repair tasks
- Perform or assist with various inspections
- Repair and replace window hardware
- Perform minor repairs to walls, floors, porches, sidewalks, and fences
- Clean and repair roofs, gutters, and downspouts
- Respond to maintenance requests from residents
- Performs specific grounds maintenance tasks in accordance with established procedures such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, reseeding and weeding.
- Removes snow and ice from sidewalks with snow blowers, shovels and de-ice material.
- Prepares vacant units for occupancy by sweeping, wet-mopping, vacuuming and/or waxing floors; cleaning the unit, including but not limited to appliances, bathroom fixtures, tub surrounds, windows, window coverings; and completing all maintenance and repairs; and remove trash and debris from interior and exterior of the unit.
- Participates in on-call and weekend emergency maintenance and repairs as directed.
For application contact Othello Housing Authority office at 335 N. 3rd Ave., or call 488-3527. Position closes on May 16, 2022.
Othello Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer