Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V
Position Opening
Maintenance Mechanic
The Authority has a position opening for a Maintenance Mechanic based in Carthage. This position will cover the Carthage and Walnut Grove area.
Major duties semi-skilled and skilled structural, plumbing, and electrical building maintenance work at Authority properties. Work involves repair and replacement of items such as windows, doors, gutters, cabinets, walls, ceilings, toilets, faucets, water lines, electrical outlets, and light fixtures. Also performs preventive maintenance tasks and grounds keeping tasks.
Individuals wishing to apply for this position should apply in person at:
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V
298 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
This job opening is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This act requires that wherever HUD financial assistance is expended for housing or community development, to the greatest extent feasible, economic opportunities be directed toward low- and very-low income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing (Section 3 Residents). Section 3 residents are public housing residents, Low and very-low-income persons who live in the following counties: (NEWTON, ATTALA, SCOTT, SMITH, NESHOBA, NOXUBEE, LEAKE, JASPER, CLARKE, LAUDERDALE, KEMPER) Low income is defined as 80% or below the median income of that area. Very low income is defined as 50% or below the median income of that area. Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V (MRHAV) will show preference in hiring, other things being equal, to qualified Section 3 Residents.
MRHAV encourages residents, and those receiving housing assistance to apply.
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