Lakeland Housing Authority

Maintenance Specialist I

Status: Full Time, Hourly Salary

The will be responsible for maintenance support in general repair, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical.

Responsabilities:

Will be responsible for maintenance support in general repair, carpentry, plumbing, masonry & electrical.  More specifically, job duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Basic plumbing: Garbage disposals, kitchen sink, replace toilet bowls
  • Basic Electrical: GFI & basic outlets, ceiling fan, and switch replacement
  • Basic repairs to appliances: refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers
  • Basic Construction: concrete, floor, drywall, and demolition
  • Operating power and hand tools in completing maintenance tasks
  • Cleaning surfaces including mopping/waxing floors,
  • Operates pressure washer and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Operates LHA motor vehicle to all sites for various maintenance duties
  • Assists in loading and unloading equipment, materials, and supplies
  • Ensuring policy, procedures, regulations, and laws are followed
  • Recognizes and alerts supervision to safety and health hazards observed on grounds and building
  • Maintaining building grounds, including clearing debris
  • Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens, rake, mulch, and compost leaves
  • Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using shears, pruners, and chain saws
  • Trim and pick flowers and clean flower beds
  • Assists other maintenance crew in various tasks

Qualifications:

  • Special skills in one of the trades preferred; gas appliances preferred
  • Ability to move, assist, and/or help lift items or awkward weights
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License
  • Must be at least 18 years old and be able to follow verbal and written instructions

Compensations:

From: $16.88
To: $19.92

Notes:

Full-Time Hourly (Monday thru Friday) availability to work overtime and some weekends when necessary. Eligible for incentives up to 8% of salary after 6mths of experience

If interested, please submit letter of interest, resume, and application to our Job Inbox by Thursday, April 30, 2026