Maintenance - Mechanic Two

Springfield Housing Authority; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfield Housing Authority is seeking a Mechanic II to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance on buildings, apartments, grounds, and equipment. The role requires snow removal duties and on-call availability, with an hourly rate of $31.25.

Responsibilities include heating, plumbing, electrical work, pest control under supervision, tile installations, and preparing units for rental. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use tools and perform work of a skilled nature.
• Basic knowledge of heating, plumbing, electricity, and carpentry.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools used for building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use and operate snow removal equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively with other co-workers and tenants.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks on buildings, apartments, grounds, and equipment.
• Mandatory snow removal and other on-call duties.
• Maintains hot water, heating and boiler systems; drains and clean burners.
• Plumbing tasks: change washers, repair toilets, unclog drains.
• Electrical tasks: replace lights and outlets, fixtures.
• Pest control tasks under licensed supervision.
• Prepare vacant apartments for rental; patch walls as needed.
• Assist mechanics in major repairs or new construction.

Skills

Tool use

Heating knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Snow removal equipment

Instructions

Safety awareness

Tenant interaction

Work orders

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 position of Mechanic II with the hourly rate of $31.25

All applicants must take the practical and written tests. Position will remain open until 05/25/2026 or until filled.

Mechanic II

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair tasks on buildings, apartments, grounds, and equipment. Mandatory snow removal and other on-call duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks to hot water, heating and boiler systems such as draining tanks, cleaning burners, lubrications, etc.
• Performs plumbing tasks such as changing washers, stems etc. repairing toilets by changing ball cock, overflow tubes, etc., unclog drains, etc.
• Performs electrical tasks such as changing plate covers on switches and outlets, replacing fluorescent lights and ballasts
• Performs pest control tasks under the direction of a licensed exterminator
• Performs floor tile installations
• Prepares vacant apartments for rental
• Performs building repairs such as patching holes in walls, ceilings, doors, etc.
• Assist mechanics in major repairs or new construction
• Maintains and makes repairs to electrical equipment and appliances, burners, refrigerators, ranges, etc.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use tools and perform work of a skilled nature.
• Basic knowledge of heating, plumbing, electricity, and carpentry.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools used for building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use and operate snow removal equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively with other co‑workers and tenants.
• Ability to prepare work orders and time sheets.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures.
• Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions such as infested places, snow, rain, heat, cold, cramped quarters and high places.
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push/pull/lift heavy objects up to 40 pounds, walk/stand for up to 8 hours, climb ladders and steps.
• Valid driver's license is required.