Position Open: May 27, 2026
Position Close: Until Filled
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Nashville, TN
MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.
MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Area Portfolio Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising and managing the overall maintenance operation of a public housing development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Property Maintenance
Staff Training
Property Management
Administrative Functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures; knowledge of building systems and operations; detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to perform skilled work in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, appliance repair and electrical systems; knowledge of pest control; ability to communicate verbally and in writing; willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public housing and federal, state and local laws and regulations governing housing operations; knowledge of general accounting, budgeting and procurement policies and practices; ability to make good decisions; ability to maintain courteous communications with residents; ability to establish working relationships with property managers, service partners and low-income residents; excellent computer skills.
Resilience
Ability to perform, with or without accommodation, physically demanding duties such as frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting objects more than 50 lbs. Dexterity to operate power and manual tools and equipment with sufficient clarity in speech, hearing, vision and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.
Education, Experience & Other Requirements
High school diploma and one (1) year of additional education plus three (3) years of supervisory experience in building maintenance and construction. Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply
Valid Tennessee driver's license. Pesticide Certification required within one (1) year.