The Ayer Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time, 40 hours per week, maintenance mechanic. Applicants must be able to perform a wide range of exterior/interior maintenance of property, including minor electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, grounds maintenance, snow and ice duties and custodial duties. Must have experience using power and hand tools, be able to climb ladders and lift moderate to heavy items. Experience in the care and maintenance of public housing buildings and grounds is preferable. Applicants must be available to provide on-call nights and weekend coverage for maintenance emergencies on a rotating basis. Candidate must be energetic and self-motivated person. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, work in a professional manner with employees and a diverse population of residents. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and be in good general health, possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license and satisfactory pass a physical (including drug/alcohol) screening. Applicants must pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) screening prior to employment. Excellent Benefit Package. Salary is based on the PHA Division of Labor and Industries rate (currently $35.72 per hour) Excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave. Please submit resume to ayerhousing@ayerhousing.org with Maintenance Mechanic in the subject line or submit in person between 9 am - 2pm at 18 Pond Street, Ayer, MA 01432. Resumes and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The authority is a drug free and substance abuse free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity Pay:

$35.72 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person