Maintenance Technician

Western MA•Chicopee, MA

23h•$22

About The Position

MHA is hiring immediately for a Maintenance Technician. The maintenance technician performs various routine maintenance, repair, construction, and cleaning duties for assigned properties including building interiors, apartments, office and exterior grounds. Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Starting payrate: $22.00/hour

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience and at least 2 years’ experience in a related field.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic; basic use of power tools, basic electrical and plumbing, ability to understand blueprints and written and verbal instructions.
The maintenance technician must be skilled in sheet rock installation and repairs, painting, general construction, general carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
Ability to do physical lifting or moving of equipment or furniture.
May be exposed to dirt, paint, noise, heat & cold and other objectionable material and elements.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned work orders within the time allowed, using the priority codes, consisting of but not limited to repairing leaks and clogged drains & toilets, interior/exterior improvements and janitorial work.
Personal toolbox consisting of basic tools – flashlight, hammer, multiple screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, tape measure, wire cutters, razor knife, plumbers tape and electrical tape – is required for each workday.
Work from maintenance work orders, established schedules, prescribed procedures, written or verbal instructions.
Check preventive maintenance schedule and perform preventive maintenance as indicated for routine work.
Maintenance technician will carry a beeper during normal working hours and may be called in for emergency calls after normal working hours.
A Maintenance Technician will be required to be on call in rotation with other employees.
Respond to and address all emergency calls after normal working hours while carrying beeper.
Perform other similar duties as assigned or instructed.