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Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Maintenance Mechanic III in Boston, Massachusetts
The Maintenance Tech III is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance for Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include managing work orders, identifying and executing building repairs, and responding to general maintenance issues and emergencies in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, hands-on experience, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. This position reports to the Director of Facilities.
Hours: Part-Time, 24 hours per week, Saturday - Monday, 8 - 430pm or 7 - 3:30pm
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.
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Primary Duties:
Resolve work order requests and perform mechanical inspections daily
Provide preventative and corrective maintenance throughout the properties
Inspect building and/or grounds as necessary
Replace light bulbs, electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, filters, ceiling tiles, door hardware, locks, and make keys. Perform wall repair, flooring repair, and painting
Wear necessary safety attire and/or use appropriate equipment
Respond to on-call emergencies after hours, evenings and weekends, and mandatory snow removal
Work with contractors as necessary
Schedule annual fire drills
Meet requests of remote BHCHP locations
Oversee Routine Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications:
Perform other duties as required or assigned
High school diploma or relevant technical school certification preferred
Knowledge of OSHA and facilities maintenance in a healthcare setting preferred
5-10 years of experience in some or all of the following areas: basic plumbing, basic electrical, general carpentry, tiling, locks, painting, grounds keeping, cleaning/janitorial.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Basic computer skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral or written instructions independently.
Must be self-motivated; enjoy working with a diverse population
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Must be able to work alone as well as in a team environment
Must wear appropriate uniform at all times
Able to lift 20-25 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 75 pounds occasionally
Able to climb and descend stairs, bend and stoop, and sit and stand for long periods of time
Benefits:
Compensation starts at $19.71 per hour and increases with years of experience.
BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks’ vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and employer retirement contribution, and pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount. In addition, eligible employees will receive yearly increases, additional annual compensation of seven thousand five hundred dollars for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and the opportunity to work with local hospitals and community health centers.
Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds.
Covid-19 Vaccination: For the protection of our workplace and patients, BHCHP requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is required for employment. All candidates offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination.
Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.
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