Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Obtain quotes and submit purchase order requests for supplies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on power equipment and tools.
• Operate front end loader skid-steers, zero turn lawnmower, landscaping power tools and landscaping equipment.
• Operates aerial and scissor lift equipment.
• Perform locksmith duties including repairs and installations.
• Make concrete forms and pour finished concrete.
• Assist other maintenance personnel in completing projects and tasks.
• Snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications at hire:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Dig safe and trench training.
• Willingness to obtain pesticide licensure within one year.
• Experience with snow removal operations.
• Current DT Medical Card.
• Current MA.2A/1C Hoisting Engineering License.
• Current Mobile Equipment Operators Certification compliant with ANSI A92.5, A92.6 Standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applications.
• OSHA 10 Training Certification.
• Ability to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.
• Ability to follow established procedures, practices, read and comprehend instructions.

Schedule Information:

Full-time 40 Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30p.m.
Days off: Saturday and Sunday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the office.

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link, and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For technical help with MassCareers, including logging into your profile and/or resetting your password, please call the Employee Service Center at 617-979-8500 for assistance.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part- time, experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction or in a building construction trade.

Special Requirements:

1. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

2. Based on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess the appropriate certification or licensure as a pesticide applicator in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Pesticide Board of the Department of Food and Agriculture (Code of Massachusetts Regulations #333 1.00 through 10.00).

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.