Maintenance Mechanic III

Maintenance Mechanic III

Unit:
Building Trades Council

Department:
Asset Management

Grade: N/A

Salary Range:
Starting Salary: $34.20

Posting Date:
Friday, June 26, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, July 10, 2026

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the designee performs routine and diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of buildings. Such duties require the performance of various less highly skilled maintenance tasks related to the various trade classifications including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, glazing, plastering, and appliance work. The designee will perform maintenance repair tasks in units and common areas and complete work orders of the assigned tasks which are to be returned daily to his/her supervisor.

Application Procedure:
Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications. No phone calls or letters. Submit your materials to jobs..

• Unclog routine stoppages (up to use of 25‑foot hand wire) including opening clean‑outs under sinks
• Install toilet seats, soap dishes, toothbrush holders, towel racks, and toilet paper holders
• Replace shower heads and aerators
• Replace faucet handles
• Install medicine cabinets and mirrors
• Turn valve to close gas or water in an emergency
• Use of non‑acidic drain cleaner for sink and tub stoppages
• Replace sink and tub stoppers

• Replace switch plates, outlet covers, and interior light lenses
• Replace smoke detectors—battery operated or plug‑in component only of electrical smoke detector
• Resetting circuit breakers—only for the first “trip.” Subsequent trips to be reset by a licensed electrician
• Replace appliances of any type up to 120 volts, provided that the appliance is not hard‑wired
• Replace top burner elements on electric stoves, plug‑in type only

• Install closet poles
• Install curtain/shade rods and brackets
• Repair/replace door checks
• Install door hardware (interior wood doors only)
• Repair VCT floor tile
• Make keys
• Routine repair/replacement of locks (normal working hours)
• Repair mailboxes
• Repair/replace peepholes
• Install thresholds
• Repair window sash
• Repair window frames
• Install weather stripping
• Install shelves
• Install ceiling tiles, replacement tiles only
• Hang signs, pictures, bulletin boards and other similar items
• Assemble furniture, shelving, benches, or other “kit” type items
• Demolish and remove kitchen cabinets

• Repair/replace balance rods
• Repair screens and screen doors
• Repair handles and chain/safety screens
• Repair/replace window glass

• Shut‑off radiator valves to make safe
• Replace radiator covers

• Limited to brush or roller painting on jobs of a smaller nature
• Touch‑up and patchwork of small areas

• Limited to patch work only up to 8" square (no wire lath)

• Replacement of up to 12" square of ceramic tile (walls and floor)

• Caulking

• Install window guards
• Removal of closet doors

None of the above duties shall require a license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Working knowledge and manual skills in the various trades as outlined above, the ability to read blueprints, drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documents. Must have familiarity with standards, practices, tools, methods, and materials in the various trades. High school graduate and 5 years maintenance in property management, or graduate from a trade or vocational school. Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and successfully pass a CORI and background check.

BHA’s generous benefits package includes 12 paid holidays, 5 personal days, 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discount, participation in the city’s pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, and much more.

BHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. To the greatest extent possible, BHA’s policy is to give preference in employment to BHA public housing and leased housing residents, and to low‑income persons.