If you are interested in becoming a part of the wonderful work that we do to provide housing and housing services in Bristol, VA, please consider applying for one of our open positions.
Job Posting
Maintenance Mechanic
The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority is looking to fill one of its most essential positions, Maintenance Mechanic. This person provides key services to ensure our residents live in safe and comfortable residential units. Numerous skills will be required to fulfill the job duties demanded by this position including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, general carpentry, and finish carpentry. Any type of basic household maintenance in multifamily residential units will be part of the job duties for this position. This role will also include the maintenance of basic household appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, water heaters and HVAC units. Preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement of the mechanical systems associated with multiunit housing complexes will be the core duties of this position. From plunging toilets, to building walls, to painting, or landscaping, you will never know what your day will hold. There will be periodic on-call times when you may be called out after hours for emergency repairs. This position will also require a high degree of strong customer service as you will be working directly with our residents representing The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority with professionalism and courtesy. The successful candidate for this position will have a wide range of basic mechanical knowledge in the construction and home maintenance fields.
This position plays a key role in the Housing Authority to assist those in need to find safe, attractive, and affordable housing. Benefits include subsidized health insurance, retirement, life and disability insurance, and paid vacations. Perhaps the greatest benefit is being a frontline contact on a team that is committed to improving the lives of people in our community by providing the greatest of all human needs, a place to call home.
This is an entry level position with the opportunity to move up in the field of affordable housing. Starting salary is $31,300.00 to $40,000.00 based on skills and experience. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 3, 2023, or until the position is filled.
Applications or more information for this position can be obtained at jobs@brha.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are focused on employee engagement and are committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse team; therefore, we encourage anyone interested to apply for this position.
Job Posting
Front Desk Receptionist
The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority is looking to fill one of its most critical positions, Front Desk Receptionist. This key role makes the first impression on the public and the customers of the Housing Authority. It is essential we find the right person who is outgoing and friendly to build a positive bridge between the organization and those we serve. We need someone with outstanding customer service skills and who can always address our customers with a thoughtful and caring attitude. As with any job where one deals with the public, there will be times that will test your patience and demand a little extra strength. This person must have the ability to deal with difficult situations and all people without losing their self-control while maintaining a courteous disposition. Excellent people skills are a must for this position.
Typical duties will include routing of phone calls, receiving visitors, managing daily mail, and other typical receptionist duties. This position plays a key role in the Housing Authority to assist those in need to find safe, attractive, and affordable housing. Benefits include subsidized health insurance, retirement, life and disability insurance, and paid vacations. Perhaps the greatest benefit is being the frontline contact on a team that is committed to improving the lives of people in our community by providing the greatest of all human needs, a place to call home.
This is an entry level position with the opportunity to move up in the field of affordable housing. Starting salary is $25,043.00 to $35,060.00 based on skills and experience. Applications will be accepted until Monday, March 27, 2023, or until the position is filled.
Applications or more information for this position can be obtained at jobs@brha.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are focused on employee engagement and are committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse team; therefore we encourage anyone interested to apply for this position.
