Mechanical Equipment Repairman
Mechanical Equipment Repairman
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Job Description
DUTIES:
Maintains and repairs mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws hand mowers power mowers wackers snow blowers playground equipment and other equipment not of a complex nature requiring less than journeyman metal working skills to accomplish repairs not including repairs of equipment which requires an extensive knowledge of electric circuitry. Performs semiskilled tasks involving manual labor in the maintenance of public works. Digs holes trenches and other excavations. Shovels materials and leveling areas. maintenance and care of recreational areas athletic fields parks and playgrounds: lining playing fields flooding grounds for skating; planting and trimming shrubs/small trees using hand or powered equipment; replacing and mowing grass; repairing fences swings slides and other playground equipment; painting and maintenance work; moving furniture and equipment; delivering supplies; cleaning buildings and grounds as directed; assisting other personnel in building division tasks; loading and unloading materials; emptying barrels and cleaning litter and debris from streets runways parking lots and recreational areas; removing snow/ice using manual or small powered equipment; spreading sand on icy areas; using small hand tools i.e. shovels picks axes saws heavy wrenches and small power tools. Performs all other duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions and to give written and oral reports to supervisors.
Must have ability to use tools of trade in workmanlike manner.
Must be in good health be dependable and able to do hard physical work.
Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D Drivers License.
Must have a safe driving record.
Hours: FullTime MondayFriday
Salary: $1197.85 weekly plus benefits
Union: SMEA B
FLSA: NonExempt
Mandatory Requirements: This is a safety sensitive position. Must pass a driving history check and preemployment drug screen / physical prior to employment
Date Posted: February 20th 2025
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin disability or any other protected category. Women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services written materials in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART ASL) written materials in alternative formats or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs activities and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy atx 2059 or
PreEmployment Requirements for All Employees:
- MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
- Completion of ConflictofInterest Law Education training for municipal employees
Overview of Total Rewards:
- 4 weeks annual vacation for nonunion positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note police officers are members of the SPEA union.
- Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) 80 of premium costs paid by City
- Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
- Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Long term disability through Sun Life
- Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
- Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
- Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
- Free confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
- Annual cancer screening & wellness release
- Somerville Retirement Pension System
- Tuition reimbursement
- MBTA pass program
- FREE Blue Bikes membership
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Benefits listed are for benefitseligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
