Description: The West Springfield Housing Authority seeks a maintenance mechanic/laborer. Up to $40hrs/week$; Monday-Friday. Benefits available. Maintenance and repair duties include custodial functions; grounds-keeping; minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work; painting; minimal masonry;

Must be available for timely response to after-hours maintenance emergencies on a rotating basis and snow removal.

Qualifications: General knowledge of and work experience (5 years) in buildings and grounds maintenance and general repairs; experience in operating hand and power tools and motorized equipment and vehicles; ability to lift/move heavy objects, understand and record written information, and interact with residents in a responsive, responsible manner. Willingness to work within the public housing directives established by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and to participate in related training opportunities. Valid MA driver’s license and class 2D hoisting license/willingness to obtain the latter within 6 months of hire; high-school diploma; related training or work experience, and computer literacy required.

Start Date: Immediate opening

Location: West Springfield Housing Authority

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance/custodial tasks and repairs on all buildings and equipment

• Perform groundskeeping and snow removal in all weather conditions

• Perform or schedule unit vacancy and inspections/inspection work

• Be available for rotating emergency calls

• Perform work in a responsible and self-motivated manner

• Effectively organize time and tasks, prioritize and plan work, communicate with staff, residents, and contractors

• Assist in updating and maintaining inventory record of maintenance equipment and building components

• Perform as part of a team, including other duties as required by executive director

Instructions: Submit cover letter and resume by mail to West Springfield Housing Authority, 37 Oxford Place, West Springfield, MA. 01089 or by email to Ed@wsha37.org. No phone calls, please. EOE.

Contact: Edward Jackson Jr., Executive Director