Maintenance laborer

Maintenance Laborer

The Watertown Housing Authority is seeking a full-time Maintenance Laborer to join its growing team. This is a highly skilled position whereby the individual must be a career-oriented, team player, with excellent carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and other maintenance skillsets. There is a requirement to be on call after normal working hours and weekends 24/7 for periods of two weeks (rotated within the department). The position offers a full and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, pension, and other retirement options. The Authority offers tuition reimbursement, covering licensing fees and professional development within the scope of work.

Responsibilities:

• Restore vacant units

• General cleaning

• Painting

• Door/lock repair

• Carpentry and masonry work

• Flooring replacement and maintenance

• Appliance maintenance

• Trash removal

• Landscaping

• Plumbing, heating and electrical maintenance and repair that does not require a license

• Grounds keeping including lawn maintenance, including grass cutting, leaf removal and tree pruning

• Snow removal using shovels, snow blowers, and plow-equipped trucks

• Heavy lifting

• Cleaning/ janitorial work, trash removal and related work utilizing solvents

• Preparation of daily reports

• Maintain and repair motors, fans, and furnaces

• Daily reports of work orders; use of an iPad

• On-call 24/7 for periods of two weeks (rotated within the department)

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate with at least one-year of full time, or equivalent part-time experience in building custodial and grounds keeping

• Valid driver’s license, enabling holder to drive in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• Physical ability to lift at least seventy- five pounds

• Physical ability to climb stairs and to be on feet for long periods of time; ability to work in challenging physical environments including heat, cold, extreme weather, dust/dirt, cramped quarters and high places for extended time

• Working knowledge of and experience in painting, custodial cleaning, building systems and maintenance; including knowledge of safety hazards.

• Working knowledge and experience with hand and power tools

• Working knowledge of grounds keeping techniques including safe use of equipment and chemicals

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions; ability to navigate maintenance software, make reports, document conditions/records on inspections, work orders, preventative maintenance programs, repairs, installations, and stock utilization.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others as members of a team, maintain acceptable working relationships with coworkers, supervisors and residents within a service environment that includes public spaces, offices and occupied apartments

• Must be able to utilize and navigate maintenance software programs for daily tasks and record keeping.

Compensation: Base wage rate is determined by the current Department of Labor (DOL) wage rates in effect at the time of hire. Additional compensation is paid for on-call and after-hour service.

Interested Candidates should forward cover letter and resume to:

Christopher Chousa, Director of Facilities: [email protected]

The Watertown Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $37.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• Watertown, MA 02472 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Watertown, MA 02472: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person