Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Skilled at doing repairs and general home maintenance tasks at the private homes of Medford Seniors. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance to many elderly and disabled residents performing general home maintenance tasks, which will maintain safety in their homes
• Reports any circumstances in the home of an elderly resident that warrant further investigation related to the health and safety of a resident.
• All scheduled appointments will be dispatched through the Council on Aging.
• Window washing, inside and out, within the reach of a 6-foot ladder.
• Install, replace light bulbs in ceiling fixtures.
• Installation/removal of screen and storm doors, and windows, according to seasonal needs.
• Installation/removal of portable A/C units.
• Curtain hanging, rod replacement, hardware replacement, hanging of lamps within reach of a 6-foot ladder.
• Small carpentry jobs, such as the replacement of floorboard, stair tread, etc.
• Replacement of batteries in smoke, carbon, and fire alarms.
• Semi-skilled plumbing jobs such as faucet washer replacement, replacement of faucet, or garbage disposal.
• Covers the maintenance duties of the Senior Center in the absence of a Senior Custodian.
• Installation of Lock Key Boxes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: 

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of experience in janitorial work, as well as some carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills.
• Must have a Class D Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge: General knowledge and familiarity with home maintenance needs.
• Skills: Good customer service and communication skills. Self-starter with good time management skills.
• Abilities: Ability to safely use common power and hand tools.

Physical Requirement : 

Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, which includes the ability to lift at least fifty pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands, and legs required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Working in a private home with an expectation of general hazards.

 
DEPARTMENT: Council on Aging.

HOURS OF WORK : Part Time (approx. 7 hours per week).

SALARY: $18/hour, non-union.

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO:

• Human Resources Department.
• City of Medford – Room 204.
• 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155.
• Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov .

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – .

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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