Maintenance Technician

Housing Assistance; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1000

Job summary

Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) seeks a reliable Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance at HAC’s units across the Cape and at office locations, per supervision. Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical, locks, painting, light custodial tasks, and furniture assembly for shelter facilities.

The role requires heavy lifting (50 lbs+), comfort with ladders, and basic computer use. On-call nights and weekends are required, with mileage reimbursement and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Able to multitask, work efficiently and independently.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs+ is required.
• General understanding of electrical, plumbing & construction.
• Valid driver’s license; must have own vehicle and tools.
• Comfortable on a ladder.
• Comfort with computers (email and work order system).
• Available for night and weekend on-call, emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor plumbing repairs (clogs, leaks).
• Handle minor electrical tasks (replace outlets/switches).
• Change locks.
• Patch walls, repair and paint.
• Light custodial work and cleaning prep for painting.
• Assemble furniture at shelter facilities.
• General construction tasks as needed.
• Light snow shoveling.

Skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Ladder work

Computer literacy

On-call availability

Heavy lifting

Electrical/plumbing knowledge

Valid driver's license

Own vehicle & tools

Diversity & respect

Job description

Summary/Objective

Perform general maintenance tasks at HAC’s units across the Cape as well as some maintenance at our office locations as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Minor plumbing repairs (clogs, repair leaks)
• Minor electrical (replacing an outlet or switch)
• Changing locks
• Wall patching/repair and painting
• Light custodial work (i.e. cleaning walls to prep for painting, organizing/cleaning maintenance shop)
• Assembly of furniture at shelter facilities

Additional Duties

• General construction tasks as needed
• Light snow shoveling

Required Qualifications, Education, And Experience

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently and independently
• Heavy lifting required (50 lbs+)
• General understanding of electric, plumbing & construction
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided) and tools
• Must be comfortable on a ladder
• Comfort level with working in a diverse group of facilities and ability to treat others with respect at all times
• Comfort level with computers (email and work order system)
• Ability to be available night and weekends for on-call schedule and emergencies

Preferred Qualifications, Education, And Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in general maintenance
• Home improvement license
• Construction license/certificate
• Strongly prefer LICENSED plumber or electrician, Construction Supervisor license helpful

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• Exposure to:
  • Fumes/airborne particles
• Use of and/or subject to:
  • Ladder/step stool
  • Vehicle
  • Light equipment
  • Computers/monitors
  • Confined spaces
  • Handheld manual tools
  • Handheld power tools
• Physical requirements:
  • Frequent lifting/carrying up to 50lbs
  • Occasional motor control
  • Occasional pushing up to 50lbsOccasional pulling up to 50lbs
  • Frequent bending
  • Frequent squatting
  • Frequent kneeling
  • Frequent reaching
  • Frequent standing
  • Frequent sitting
  • Frequent walking
  • Frequent fine motor control
  • Frequent repetitive motion
  • Frequent finger dexterity
  • Frequent grasping/holding
  • Occasional handwriting and typing
  • Frequent visual perception
  • Frequent hand/eye coordination
  • Frequent color distinction
  • Constant hearing
  • Constant speaking
  • Constant smelling
• Mental requirements:
  • Understand and apply routine verbal and/or written instructions
  • Understand and apply non-routine verbal and/or written instructions
  • Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions
  • Organize actions to complete sequential and/or routine tasks
  • Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects
  • Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects
  • Make decisions that have an impact on the individual’s work
  • Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit’s operations and/or services
  • Make decisions that have significant impact on a department’s credibility, operations, and/or services
  • Make decisions that have an impact on the health and wellbeing of clients
  • Communicate and exchange routine/basic information
  • Communicate and explain a variety of information
  • Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting, and/or negotiating
  • Memorization/concentration
  • Learning/knowledge retention
  • Preparing/analyzing numerical figures
  • Analyzing/examining/testing data
  • Emotional/behavioral self-regulation
  • Interacting with others

Work Environment

• The functions of this role are conducted at residential units, shelter facilities, scatter-site shelter units and office locations.

Hours of Work

• This role is paid on an hourly basis.
• The hours of work for this position are Monday thru Friday, with night and weekend on-call schedule and emergencies.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Housing Assistance Corporation (“HAC”) is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of HAC to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Please inform us of any necessary accommodations required during the application process and/or at any time during employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*Sign-on bonus of up to $1000*