The BHA is a high performing, mid-sized agency that provides affordable housing. The BHA manages 900+ apartment units in 25 buildings located at nine sites. The BHA is a high-quality organization with a long-term, loyal staff and excellent benefits. The Lead Mechanic performs diversified duties in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting in response to work orders generated by service requests or unit inspections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

Performs a wide range of building repairs and maintenance functions in response to work orders submitted by residents or Authority staff members. Completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
Monitors projects to ensure compliance with established laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate.
Repairs or replaces electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures.
Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures including but not limited to showers, faucets, drains, toilets, and sinks.
Monitors heating plants and maintains cleanliness and safety of the boiler room.
Performs masonry work, including repairs to sidewalks, paving, steps, and curbing. Performs minor re-pointing of brickwork and patchwork for interior and exterior walls.
Repairs and replaces bathroom tile, grout, and seals to maintain watertight enclosure.
Uses brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment to apply the required number of coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling board, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete, or brick.
Repairs plaster, patches old plaster, and removes loose plaster.
Installs, or replaces lights, door/window screens, doorknobs, and dead bolt locks.
Assists in occupied and vacated housing units; repairs and paints units as needed.
Ensures that vacant units are turned and made ready within the time frame established by the Maintenance Foreman.
Performs janitorial or laborer duties to ensure dwelling units, common areas, and public areas are clean and safe.
Conducts daily inspections of housing sites, grounds and mechanical rooms to identify needs; disseminates information among the Foreman. Identifies safety issues and hazards, documenting safety concerns in reports to Foreman.
Completes appropriate work order documentation for all maintenance tasks.
Performs on-call service during evenings and weekends on a scheduled or rotating basis.
Performs snow removal, shoveling, snowblower, bobcat, plow truck, ice melting applications.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent required and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in construction or building maintenance; or vocational training focusing in carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical repairs. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Valid MA Driver’s license and must be insurable under the Authority's plan.
OSHA 10 hr. training certification.
Relevant experience in property maintenance or a similar field and solid references.
Must be able to successfully operate a variety of applicable hand-held tools and equipment. Must have the ability to learn proper use of other tools and equipment as required by assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to travel to various Authority properties to clean and maintain grounds. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching and grasping; moving about the properties; and attending onsite meetings and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must regularly transport up to 50 pounds.

Wages and benefits:

Salary is set by DLS and CBA. Overtime hours available.

Excellent benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, public transportation, tuition reimbursement, and participation in the State retirement system. Union membership anticipated.

The BHA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Females, LGBTQ individuals, minorities, veterans, Section 3 qualifying individuals, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Work Location:

Multiple locations

Work Remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.31 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

Can you accommodate an on-call job requirement with a 45 min. max response time?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

lead mechanic: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

OSHA-10 hr certification (Required)
MA Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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