Hybrid Maintenance Clerk II presso Housing Authority of Baltimore City

About Us

Founded in 1937, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs technical, clerical, and manual work associated with the warehousing and inventory functions of a public housing development with a moderate volume of material activity.  Work includes data entry, receiving and distributing materials, monitoring stock levels, and maintaining pertinent files and records.  Performance of the duties requires sound knowledge of warehousing functions and the ability to make independent decisions within the established framework of policies and procedures.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (“HABC” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Receives materials and supplies and checks shipments for completeness and accuracy; assists with loading and unloading materials as required; and enters supplies into inventory records.
• Operates the stock room, which includes establishing and operating the storage system in a manner that protects the inventory against theft and physical damage. 
• Schedules repairs for broken pieces of equipment.
• Stores inventory in an orderly fashion to promote safe and efficient retrieval; cleans warehouse facilities as necessary.
• Issues materials and supplies from inventory, which includes assisting mechanics and others in requisitioning parts; retrieves and issues parts from inventory; assists with loading parts as required; processes input documents for computer adjustment of inventory; checks maintenance equipment in and out.
• Monitors stock levels and initiates the reorder process as required.
• Posts parts which were used in the completion of work orders and ensures that the correct part numbers are indicated; obtains the part numbers if missing from work order(s) and determines cost of any miscellaneous item utilized.
• Performs data entry functions as needed.
• Maintains department records and reports; files and retrieves information.
• May contact vendors and contractors on back orders, special deliveries, exchanges, etc.; writes up back orders.
• Answers telephone and performs clerical work for the department as needed.
• Greets the public and assists vendors.
• Assists in annual inventory audit.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school, or equivalent. Two (2) years’ experience in warehouse and inventory procedures, including some experience in the use of computers. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license. 
• Must be able to be covered under the Authority's fidelity bond. 
• Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of a prescreening investigation, including verification of employment history and education credentials.
• A 6-month probationary period applies to this full-time permanent position.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of employee benefit programs that support recruitment and retention objectives and are designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees. HABC’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Retirement Program
• Overtime*
• Compensatory time*

*Overtime and compensatory time are subject to supervisor approval.

All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated before the date of hire.

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Current HABC employees who are on probation, whether due to initial new hire status (6 months) or promotion (3 months), will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within HABC once their probationary period is completed. This allows time for growth, development, and the demonstration of their skills and commitment, paving the way for new opportunities within the organization.

If you are currently under the progressive disciplinary process, you may not have the chance to be considered for a promotion (s) within HABC. Please review the Manual of Personnel Policies or the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information on the disciplinary process. 

This job posting will remain open until September 02, 2025.