Maintenance Mechanic

Qualifications:

General knowledge of housing maintenance practices, at least two-years work  experience with building maintenance and general repairs preferred

Experience in operating hand and power tools

Experience with motorized equipment and vehicles

Ability to lift/move heavy objects, and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Ability to understand and record written information

Ability to communicate effectively and process work order documents/paperwork efficiently in the housing authority’s software

Interact with residents in a responsive, responsible manner

Willingness to participate in related training opportunities both virtually and in person.

Willingness to work within the housing directives established by the Executive Director, the state’s Office of Housing and Livable Communities and US Dept of HUD

Must have

​-a high-school diploma

-related training or work experience

-basic computer literacy

-Valid MA driver's license maintained while employed

Any employment offer is contingent upon favorable physical exam, criminal record check and sex offender registry review. The current pay rate for this position is $31.05    Pay rates for maintenance positions are set and reviewed annually by the Dept of Labor Standards. 

The maintenance team is responsible for agency wide apartment turnovers, preventive maintenance, building and grounds upkeep and emergency repairs. Maintenance and repair duties include

custodial functions

grounds-keeping including landscaping and snow removal

minimal masonry

minor carpentry, plumbing, appliance repairs and electrical work

painting 

completing work orders in occupied units

turnover of vacant units

outdoor work in all weather conditions

Each maintenance employee is responsible for timely response to after-hours/weekend emergencies on a rotating basis

Snow removal is required and is considered an “all hands-on deck” effort

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