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New Bedford Housing Authority
Maintenance Aide
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$43,371 / year median in Massachusetts
+14% projected growth
Job Description
This is a responsible, full-time maintenance staff support position in which the incumbent performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, landscaping) on buildings, apartments, grounds, and equipment. Possession of a high school diploma/GED with training in the Industrial Arts is required. Basic knowledge of the heating, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades is also required. The successful candidate shall be skilled in the performance of basic maintenance and repairs of buildings, grounds and equipment, and shall have a working knowledge of the materials and equipment used for such maintenance and repairs. The incumbent will be expected to be fit to perform manual work, and be able to work in unpleasant conditions such as inclement weather, infested spaces, and extreme temperatures. Some manual dexterity is called for in the performance of work tasks, and possession of a valid Massachusetts driver's license and the ability to operate motor vehicles is also a requisite of the position.