Maintenance - Mechanic

The Springfield Housing Authority, consistent with its equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, invites applicants for the Mechanic III position. Rate: $33.07 per hour, 40 hours/week, M-F 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Excellent benefits package. Applications must be received by April 30th, 2026.

• Performs skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks.
• Work involves a combination of skills in repairing items such as plumbing, heating, electrical and carpentry related.
• Mandatory snow removal and other on‑call duties.

• Repairs or replaces building fixtures and parts such as doors, windows, locks, walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, etc.
• Maintains and repairs heating and hot water systems, including controls and ancillary equipment.
• Traces malfunctions and replaces fixtures such as safety devices, smoke detectors, thermostats, heating elements, and other mechanical equipment.
• Repairs or replaces electrical switches, outlets, lights, ranges, disposals, refrigerators, thermostats, fuses, etc.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures such as faucets, toilets, sinks, drain lines, garbage disposals, etc.
• Inspects apartments, buildings, and grounds for work to be done, vacancy or preventative maintenance program and performs necessary work.
• Makes recommendations to the foreman on upkeep of buildings, grounds, equipment and tools.
• Develops with the foreman various maintenance programs, tasks and schedules.
• Independently performs a wide range of building and mechanical repairs and maintenance functions.
• Assists with maintaining the inventory of materials and equipment necessary to complete work and in anticipation of future works.
• Assists foreman in ordering additional supplies and equipment.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of and skill in applying knowledge in plumbing, electricity, heating, carpentry and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and standard practices used in the wide range of building maintenance work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.
• Ability to perform complicated building maintenance tasks of varying difficulty independently.
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of others.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively with co‑workers and tenants.
• Ability to make basic estimates of time and materials.
• Ability to maintain acceptable working relationships with co‑workers and tenants.
• Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions such as snow, heat, cold, cramped quarters and high places.
• Ability to prepare work orders and time sheets.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Building Codes and Massachusetts State Sanitary Codes.
• Ability to train and supervise maintenance employees.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, climb ladders and steps.
• Ability to push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand for up to 8 hours.

Excellent benefits package.