Employment Opportunities

Section 8 Housing Specialist

Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority seeks a Housing Specialist to assist with eligibility verification for rental assistance, perform rent calculations and enter data regarding program participants into computerized data base, schedule and conduct meetings with applicants and participants, assist in contract preparation, determine eligibility of housing units for Section 8. To be successful, the individual must be courteous with co-workers and public while dealing with numerous interruptions, and communicate well in both written and spoken English.  Applicant will be subject to driving, drug and background checks.  $14.31 – $15.75/hr plus Employer paid benefits. Applications can be obtained online at www.portagehousing.org or by calling (330) 297-1489. Submit completed applications to tkaminski@portagehousing.org or submit via mail to PMHA, 2832 SR 59, Ravenna. PMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Asset Maintenance Manager 

The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) is seeking an Asset Maintenance Manager.  This position is directly responsible for the management of the agency’s maintenance operations, which include repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds and the supervision of the maintenance staff. Applicant must possess a working knowledge of maintenance operations for residential rental units and commercial buildings and the ability to independently assess and develop appropriate responses in emergency situations. Applicant will be subject to driving, drug and background checks.  $23.85/hr. plus Employer paid benefits. Applications can be obtained online at www.portagehousing.org or by calling (330) 297-1489. Submit completed applications to abower@portagehousing.org or via mail to 2832 SR 59, Ravenna. PMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Senior Maintenance Mechanic

The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a full-time Senior Maintenance Mechanic.  This position is responsible for repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring many skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting.  Applicant will be subject to driving, drug and background checks.  Starting salary $20.93/hr plus Employer paid benefits. Applications can be obtained online at www.portagehousing.org or by calling (330) 297-1489. Submit completed applications to abower@portagehousing.org or submit via mail to PMHA, 2832 SR 59, Ravenna. PMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maintenance Mechanic

The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic.  This position is responsible for repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring many skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting. Must have manual skills to carry out a full set of maintenance duties.   Applicant will be subject to driving, drug and background checks. Starting salary $19.71/hr plus Employer paid benefits.  Applications can be obtained online at www.portagehousing.org or by calling (330) 297-1489. Submit completed applications to abower@portagehousing.org or submit via mail to PMHA, 2832 SR 59, Ravenna. PMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Maintenance Aide

Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a full-time Maintenance Aide.  This positions perform general repairs to dwelling units as well as general cleaning chores and painting. Applicant will be subject to driving, drug and background checks. Starting salary $17.25/hr. based upon qualifications plus Employer paid benefits.  Applications can be obtained online at www.portagehousing.org or by calling (330) 297-1489. Submit completed applications to abower@portagehousing.org or via mail to PMHA, 2832 SR 59, Ravenna. PMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maintenance Laborer 

Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a full-time Maintenance Laborer.  This position performs a variety of semiskilled and unskilled tasks relating to the maintenance and upkeep of properties including:  cleaning, painting and grounds keeping. Applicant will be subject to driving, drug and background checks. Starting salary is $14.66/hr plus Employer paid benefits. Applications can be obtained online at www.portagehousing.org or by calling (330) 297-1489. Submit completed applications to abower@portagehouisng.org or via mail to PMHA, 2832 SR 59, Ravenna. PMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker

 Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking part-time and full-time seasonal maintenance employees.  This position performs maintenance and upkeep of properties including:  painting, cleaning, light landscaping and other grounds keeping. Applicant will be subject to driving, drug and background checks. Starting salary is $14.66-$17.25/hr. Applications can be obtained online at www.portagehousing.org or by calling (330) 297-1489. Submit completed applications to abower@portagehousing.org or via mail to PMHA, 2832 SR 59, Ravenna. Response deadline is April 30, 2022. PMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.