Maintenance Technician Temporary at Bethany Community Services Inc – Boxford, Massachusetts

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bethany Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing housing and supportive services to seniors in Haverhill, MA and surrounding communities. Founded in 1965, Bethany manages 550+ units of senior independent housing and oversees 33 certified Assisted Living units spread over five separate communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Help maintenance staff for general maintenance/custodial tasks.
• Ability to frequently use general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools, pressure washers, blowers, paint equipment, ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping equipment and safety equipment.
• Perform general maintenance duties as requested, such as removing carpet, interior painting, sweeping/mopping floors, vacuuming, re-filling soap dispensers, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Snow removal by plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, and spreading salt/sand as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations, building codes and environmental laws and regulations.
• Perform trash removal and removal of recyclables on a regularly scheduled basis from residential and commercial properties.
• Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing and basic upkeep of the property as needed, including the buildings, facilities, and grounds.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Willingness to be a team player and help wherever help may be needed to support the organization.
• Other duties as assigned may be required to meet the organization’s needs.
• Possible on-call availability in case of emergency.

COMPETENCIES

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
• Must be able to pass a background check

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English is required.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds or more on occasion may be required.
• This position may require standing, sitting, or kneeling for long periods of time and occasionally require working in hard-to-reach are.