Field Carpenter: Public Housing Maintenance Pro

Worcester Housing Authority; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) is expanding its Maintenance and Trades team as part of a regional initiative to support housing authorities throughout Western Massachusetts. The Carpenter role is field-based across multiple properties, reporting to WHA’s maintenance operations rather than a single location.

This full-time position offers benefits, regular hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, and the opportunity to contribute to safe, well-maintained homes across the region while supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman level of carpentry with rough and finish experience.
• Five years of continuous, full-time carpentry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Ability to be relied upon to be available for work.

Responsibilities

• Fits and installs window frames, casements and door frames.
• Installs and repairs walls, floors and ceilings.
• Repairs stairs and exterior coverings.
• Installs and repairs locks on windows and doors.
• Builds shelves, cabinets and similar structures.
• Measures and cuts building materials to repair buildings.
• Reads blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and tools.
• Performs emergency work during fires, floods, or snow removal if needed.
• May work from ladders or scaffolding in cramped or high places.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman carpentry

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five years carpentry experience

Tools

Table saws

Band saws

Hand saws

Hammers

Sanders

Planers

Drills

Job description

The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) is expanding its Maintenance and Trades team as part of a regional initiative to support housing authorities throughout Western Massachusetts. The Carpenter role is field-based across multiple properties, reporting to WHA’s maintenance operations rather than a single location.

This full-time position offers benefits, regular hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, and the opportunity to contribute to safe, well-maintained homes across the region while supporting