Regional Maintenance Mechanic I

Taunton Housing Authority; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Taunton Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, and will be responsible for maintaining agency properties to ensure safety and compliance with standards. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience or training in building construction or maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and building codes.
• Ability to read shop drawings and write maintenance reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs.
• Conduct pest control and quality control inspections.
• Operate landscaping equipment and perform snow removal.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical Repairs

Education

High school graduate (or GED)

Vocational technician certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Performs general carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other repairs in response to service requests and results of inspections of units in accordance with EOHLC and HUD standards. Responsible for semi-skilled to skilled maintenance of buildings, facilities, and light equipment. The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

• ESSENTIAL TASKS OF THE POSITION: Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.
• Performs rough carpentry work, such as installation/repair of doors, interior framing and/or repair of wall partitions, and installation of wall finishes.
• Performs finish carpentry including trim-work and repair, installation and/or replacement of new kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, flooring repairs and replacement, and other finish carpentry related projects.
• Performs light electrical and plumbing work, troubleshooting of existing switches and outlets, replacement of light fixtures, and other electrical repairs.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to electric appliances and replaces appliances and equipment when necessary.
• Performs general interior and exterior repairs, including minor structural, roofing, doors and windows. Changes the lock(s) in accordance with Agency procedures and makes or has made any necessary keys.
• Safely operates a wide variety of landscaping power equipment and Authority vehicles.
• Perform snow removal at assigned locations
• May maintain and make general repairs to power tools and equipment.
• Prepares all interior/exterior wall surfaces for painting.
• Performs paint work on a variety of surfaces.
• Performs thorough clean-up of the work area.
• Cleans and maintains Agency-owned materials, tools, and equipment in a neat and orderly manner always. Maintains a neat and organized workshop area free of clutter and debris. Upon completion of maintenance task, all tools and excess supplies must be cleaned up and stored appropriately
• Maintains a neat and healthy landscaping condition to enhance Agency's curb appeal.
• May perform pest control maintenance.
• May perform Quality Control inspections on Public Housing units to ascertain whether housing units are compliant with EOHLC or HUD specifications and to ensure PMR or NSPIRE inspection readiness.
• Reports any lease violations and unsafe, unsanitary, or hazardous conditions encountered or observed on or in any Agency property or building to the supervisor.
• Performs emergency and after-hours work as necessary and/or required.
• Maintenance responsibilities may also include, but are not limited to, pressure-washing of exterior surfaces as needed, painting and maintenance of all building systems such as gutters and downspouts, roof drainage systems, French drain systems, surface water management systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, signage, laundry centers, playgrounds, and any other common areas.
• Performs "make-ready" duties on vacant units and may clean office buildings, bathrooms, hallways, community rooms, laundry facilities, and community room kitchens in accordance with Agency standards.
• Accountable for consistent adherence to Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school graduate (or GED) or possess a vocational technician certification beyond high school
• Two (2) years’ experience or training in building construction or maintenance
• Repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical repairs, and household appliances.
• Knowledge of local codes applicable to the specialty that may include building codes, electrical codes, or requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of Section 504 of the Housing and Rehabilitation Act (accessibility requirements).
• Working knowledge of state and local building codes.
• Semi-skilled to skilled in one or more trade crafts and general knowledge of all maintenance crafts.
• Math skills are sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Skilled in the use of various hand tools, power tools, and test equipment, including snowblowers and snow equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.
• Ability to write service requests and maintenance reports.
• Ability to read shop drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documents as appropriate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Agency employees and residents.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL:

The employee receives instructions from the Regional Facilities Director, or his/her designee as assigned. Generally, methods of accomplishing assignments are at the discretion of the employee within established procedures. Deadlines, priorities, necessary guidelines, and scope of work are generally set by the supervisor, and the employee's progress is monitored regularly for adherence to instructions, compliance with established procedures, quality, and completeness. The employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

GUIDELINES:

The employee follows established maintenance procedures, practices good judgment, and uses service manuals, shop drawings, and scope of work as needed and as applicable in performing assigned tasks. If a situation not covered by these guidelines arises, the employee consults the supervisor for guidance.

COMPLEXITY:

Work performed by the employee may be routine or non-routine in nature, depending on the situation and assignment. General troubleshooting, repair, unscheduled maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks are generally routine and repetitive in nature, while the nature of some repairs may be highly complex. Occasionally, some tasks may require the exercise of personal judgment in making decisions on accomplishing assigned work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The employee's work primarily affects other employees and the residents of the Agency. It also impacts the readiness and adequacy of total low-rent housing provided by the Agency. Through successful accomplishment of maintenance tasks, the Agency can continue providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

The employee's personal contacts are primarily with residents, other employees, vendors, city employees, and contractors. Contact with residents is particularly important. The purpose of this is to give and obtain information necessary to do maintenance tasks efficiently, safely, and to document all actions. Conditions under which contacts occur can range from a normal environment to a stressful emergency circumstance, such as a gas leak or power failure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal physical activity can be tedious and require heavy lifting, carrying, and prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing, and lying prone. The employee must use arm strength to manipulate hand tools such as saws, sanders, jointers, etc.

Must be able to lift to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

Must have a sense of balance sufficient for standing on a ladder of at least six (6) feet in height for an extended period of time.

Must be able to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment (e.g., drills, wrenches, hammers, pliers, electrical [Ohm] meters, saws, threaders, plumbing snakes, etc.)

Must be able to perform snow removal, including use of snowblowers

Work requires spatial perception and finger and manual dexterity.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, and persons outside the Agency and perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to eight (8) hours at a time while performing work duties.

Must be able to use fingers bilaterally and unilaterally to utilize job-related tools and equipment.

Must have vision and hearing corrected to be able to legally operate a vehicle in various environmental and traffic conditions and perform essential job functions.

Must maintain a professional appearance and portray a positive image for the Agency.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

Must be able to begin and end work day at assigned location of work

Must have the ability to work flexible hours including ability to be on-call 24 hours a day including nights, weekend days and holidays and overtime as assigned

An employee may request a reasonable accommodation to mitigate any of the physical requirements listed above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to weather extremes. The employee may occasionally be subjected to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, dangerous chemicals (e.g., cleaning solutions, solvents, insecticides), and skin irritants. The employee may be required to use goggles, gloves, masks, lumbar support belts, safety boots, and other personal protective equipment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a State of Massachusetts driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• May be required to work after office hours on the on-call work schedule.
• Must work with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Must be available for occasional overnight travel for training.
• Must pass employment drug screening and criminal background check.
• Willingness to travel to any other housing authorities under Taunton Housing Authority guidance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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