Maintenance Mechanic/Laborer
- $29 to $35 Hourly
- Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
- Full-Time
The Sudbury Housing Authority seeks a maintenance mechanic/laborer. Up to 37.5 hrs/week; Monday-Friday. Benefits available.
Maintenance and repair duties include custodial functions; grounds-keeping; minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work; painting; minimal masonry; scheduling and overseeing the work of contractors. Must be available for timely response to after-hours maintenance emergencies on a rotating basis and snow removal as necessary.
Qualifications:
- General knowledge of and work experience in buildings and grounds maintenance and general repairs
- Experience in operating hand and power tools and motorized equipment and vehicles
- Ability to lift/move heavy objects
- Understand and record written information, and interact with residents in a responsive, responsible manner.
- Willingness to work within the public housing directives established by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and to participate in related training opportunities.
- Valid MA driver’s license and class 2D hoisting license/willingness to obtain the latter within 6 months of hire
- High-school diploma
- Related training or work experience
- Computer literacy required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance/custodial tasks and repairs on all buildings and equipment
- Perform groundskeeping and snow removal in all weather conditions
- Perform or schedule unit vacancy and inspections/inspection work
- Be available for occasional emergency calls
- Maintain sensitive and responsive attitude toward residents
- Perform in responsible and self-motivated manner
- Effectively organize time and tasks, prioritize and plan work, communicate with staff, residents, and contractors
- Record work performed within established work order system
- Purchase and maintain maintenance equipment and supplies
- Assist in updating and maintaining inventory of maintenance equipment and building components
- Perform as part of a team, including other duties as required by executive director
Essential for Job Function:
- Lift objects weighing between 20 and 100 pounds
- Climb ladders
- Bend, kneel and squat
- Walk or stand continuously during work shift
- Operate large mechanical equipment and both manual and power tools
- Understand and record written information, including work orders, reports, manuals, plans
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and carry out both written and verbal instructions
- Knowledge and experience utilizing methods and practices used in maintenance and custodial work
- Knowledge and skill in plumbing, heating, electricity, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment
- Ability to perform building and equipment maintenance and custodial tasks
- Knowledge of tools and methods to be used in a wide range of building maintenance and repair work
- Knowledge of the proper use of a variety of cleaning solutions
- Ability to operate lawn care and snow removal equipment
- Possess a valid MA driver's license; Ability to drive a pick-up truck with snow plow
- Understand and carry out a preventive maintenance program
- Possess a valid hoisting license (class 2D) or be willing to obtain within 6 months from hire; possess a valid MA DOT medical examiner's certificate or be willing to obtain when hoisting license is obtained
Communication:
- Understand safety rules, warnings, and instructions for use and maintenance of properties and equipment
- Understand and work within regulatory requirements for public housing
- Answer inquiries from residents and the public
- Communicate with officials, service providers, residents and the general public
- Understand and complete written work orders
- Utilize electronic work order/maintenance tracking system
- Partipate in technical or administrative training as necessary
Salary: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience level:
- 3-5 years
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
License/Certification:
- MA driver's license (Required)
- Class 2D hoisting license/willingness to obtain w/in 6 mos (Required)
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