Maintenance Tech

WEBSTER HOUSING AUTHORITY Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance – Webster Housing Authority ( WHA)

Reports To: Executive Director/Maintenance Supervisor Jobs

Supervised: N/A

Exempt: No

The Webster Housing Authority is seeking a full-time member for its maintenance team. The ideal candidate has previous experience, performs work in a responsible and self-motivated manner, effectively organizes time and tasks, prioritizes and plans work, and communicates well with staff, residents, and contractors. 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.

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 Webster Housing Authority—

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 $32.00. Pay rates for maintenance positions are set and reviewed annually by the Dept of Labor Standards.

Interviews will run into September. The position begins in October.

Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $32