Maintenance Mechanic - Lighting Service Repair

Overview

Under general supervision, performs installation, maintenance, repair and related work on street lighting units, flood lighting units, underpass and overpass lighting, bridge and general area lighting; operates all types of equipment necessary for maintenance, repair, and installation of lighting services, and does related work as required.

• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting units, flood lighting units, and other lighting systems including posts, conduit, wiring, and electronic control devices.
• Operate all types of equipment required for lighting services, such as motor vehicles, compressors, drills, cable‑pulling equipment, hydraulic servicing tools, lighting booms, and other specialized devices.
• Conduct frequent inspections of lighting equipment, identify defects, and perform major and minor repairs, including complete replacement of units.
• Dismantle, service, and repair electrical and electronic components used in street lighting.
• Apply basic electrical principles, read simple lighting and wiring diagrams, and use meters such as ampmeters, voltmeters, and watt‑hour meters.

• Minimum of two (2) years of full‑time electrical work experience, or equivalent part‑time paid experience; two (2) years of vocational training may substitute for experience.
• Demonstrated good judgment and attention to detail required for the job.
• Resident of the City of Boston.
• Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Hoisting License preferred. Must be able to obtain both within the first six (6) months of work.