Maintenance Mechanic/Laborer

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)