Managing Public Housing Maintenance-Sample Maintenance Plan Virgin Islands D Hamilton Jackson

Sample Maintenance Plan Virgin Islands D Hamilton Jackson

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The document outlines the Virgin Islands Housing Authority's comprehensive Maintenance Plan for D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace, detailing strategies for effective property management. Key objectives include implementing a Planned Maintenance Program, ensuring timely emergency responses, and minimizing maintenance backlogs. The plan focuses on efficient staffing and training, managing vacant units, and maintaining both routine and preventive maintenance. <br /><br />The Maintenance Plan categorizes work priorities into emergency (addressed within 24 hours), routine (completed within 30 days), unit turnover (within 20 days), preventive maintenance cycles (quarterly or semiannually), and extraordinary/capital projects (annually). Maintenance staff, comprised of a Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanics, Equipment Operators, and Section 3 workers, address various repair needs on-site, supplemented by external contractors when necessary.<br /><br />Maintenance procedures prioritize tasks based on urgency, with a solid work order system in place to track and manage requests. The inspection process is vital, with annual Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) inspections ensuring compliance with HUD regulations. Deficiencies deemed hazardous are rectified immediately, while other repairs adhere to a 30-day completion timeline.<br /><br />Specific issues at D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace include deferred maintenance, infrastructure challenges, and obsolescence. Strategies to address these issues involve thorough inspections, systemic improvements, and preparation for HUD's REAC inspections. Regular assessments focus on improving safety, structural integrity, and overall resident satisfaction by adhering to rigorous maintenance standards.<br /><br />Additional components of the plan cover pest control, grounds maintenance, janitorial standards, and vehicle/equipment upkeep. Staff training is emphasized to ensure safety and competence, with a focus on adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. <br /><br />Continuous oversight by the Maintenance Supervisor and periodic quality checks ensure high standards are maintained, contributing to the sustainability and livability of the housing authority's properties.

Keywords

Virgin Islands Housing Authority

Maintenance Plan

D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace

Planned Maintenance Program

emergency responses

preventive maintenance

HUD regulations

deferred maintenance

staff training

OSHA regulations