Facilities Maintenance Technician

General Position Summary

Incumbents of this classification perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks and repairs to facilities utilizing knowledge and skill in at least one of the major crafts such as carpentry, masonry, sign making, plumbing, heating, electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (H.V.A.C) or pipefitter; and utilizing experience below the journeyman level in several of the other crafts.

Maintains and repairs buildings and related structures:

• Uses all standard and special tools required of primary craft and all standard tools required of other crafts as necessary to construct, alter, repair and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, doors, doors, doors, doors, doors, roofs, gutters, locks, air conditioners, mail slots, handicapped chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc.
• Reads and interprets written instructions, diagrams and maintenance manuals.
• Constructs, assembles, repairs and/or adjusts facility maintenance equipment and/or highway signs.

Maintain various Tunnel equipment:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on tunnel ventilation fans in ventilation buildings; repair all types of damper and louver doors; repair and replace actuators; repair and replace pumps in tunnels.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on tunnel emergency egress doors, signage and miscellaneous equipment.
• Perform repairs and replace pumps for tunnel and storm water pumps.

Maintains records on such matters as work completed, timesheets, etc.

Reports under emergency conditions, such as utility breaks.

Other related duties as required.

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found /massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal Mass Careers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through Mass Careers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Incumbents must have a high school diploma or GED and have at least one year of facility maintenance experience.

Graduation from a qualified trade school in an appropriate craft may be substituted for the required experience.
Incumbents must possess a current, valid Class D vehicle operator’s license that is maintained in good standing, or an equivalent license from the state in which s/he resides.

Incumbents are required to possess or obtain one of the following licenses within three years of hire: