Maintenance - Mechanic I

Springfield Housing Authority; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Springfield Housing Authority is seeking a skilled Mechanic III to maintain and repair building systems and equipment. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities include plumbing, heating, electrical and carpentry tasks, on-site maintenance, snow removal, and coordination with a foreman to plan maintenance programs and inventories.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical, heating, carpentry and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods and standard practices for building maintenance.
• Familiar with safety standards and hazard awareness.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Ability to supervise and train staff as needed.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication with coworkers and tenants.
• Comfort with basic time and material estimations.
• Knowledge of local building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks.
• Repairs plumbing, heating, electrical and carpentry items.
• Snow removal and on-call duties as required.
• Repairs or replaces building fixtures, doors, windows, and related components.
• Maintains heating and hot water systems and controls.
• Inspects apartments and facilities to plan maintenance work.
• Assists foreman with maintenance programs and inventory.
• Independently performs a wide range of repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinates ordering of supplies and equipment as needed.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Heating

Carpentry

Mechanical equipment

Blueprints & drawings

Safety knowledge

Reading technical documents

Supervising others

Time/material estimates

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Springfield Housing Authority, consistent with its equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, invites applicants for the Mechanic III position. Rate: $33.07 per hour, 40 hours/week, M-F 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Excellent benefits package. Applications must be received by April 30th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks.
• Work involves a combination of skills in repairing items such as plumbing, heating, electrical and carpentry related.
• Mandatory snow removal and other on‑call duties.

Essential Functions

• Repairs or replaces building fixtures and parts such as doors, windows, locks, walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, etc.
• Maintains and repairs heating and hot water systems, including controls and ancillary equipment.
• Traces malfunctions and replaces fixtures such as safety devices, smoke detectors, thermostats, heating elements, and other mechanical equipment.
• Repairs or replaces electrical switches, outlets, lights, ranges, disposals, refrigerators, thermostats, fuses, etc.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures such as faucets, toilets, sinks, drain lines, garbage disposals, etc.
• Inspects apartments, buildings, and grounds for work to be done, vacancy or preventative maintenance program and performs necessary work.
• Makes recommendations to the foreman on upkeep of buildings, grounds, equipment and tools.
• Develops with the foreman various maintenance programs, tasks and schedules.
• Independently performs a wide range of building and mechanical repairs and maintenance functions.
• Assists with maintaining the inventory of materials and equipment necessary to complete work and in anticipation of future works.
• Assists foreman in ordering additional supplies and equipment.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of and skill in applying knowledge in plumbing, electricity, heating, carpentry and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and standard practices used in the wide range of building maintenance work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.
• Ability to perform complicated building maintenance tasks of varying difficulty independently.
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of others.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively with co‑workers and tenants.
• Ability to make basic estimates of time and materials.
• Ability to maintain acceptable working relationships with co‑workers and tenants.
• Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions such as snow, heat, cold, cramped quarters and high places.
• Ability to prepare work orders and time sheets.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Building Codes and Massachusetts State Sanitary Codes.
• Ability to train and supervise maintenance employees.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, climb ladders and steps.
• Ability to push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand for up to 8 hours.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package.