Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

Position Summary

Incumbents of this position perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks and repairs to facilities utilizing knowledge and skill in carpentry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains buildings, tunnels, roadways, machinery and equipment by applying carpentry techniques and using the appropriate carpentry tools.
• Receives specific assignments and obtains materials and special tools from stock as required.
• Uses all standard and special tools required of primary craft and all standard tools required of other crafts as necessary.

When performing work at the journeyman level the incumbent:

• Reads and interprets written instructions, diagrams and maintenance manuals.
• Investigates building equipment or structures to identify causes of breakdown or malfunction and repair.
• Plans and organizes work to be performed and verifies that all necessary materials and parts are available.
• Constructs, assembles, repairs and/or adjusts building maintenance equipment and/or highway signs.
• Instructs and directs less skilled workers who have been assigned to assist in major projects.
• Reports breakdowns, deterioration or malfunction of building equipment to Foreman as noted during inspections and may recommend remedial action and/or the use of new materials and equipment.
• Enter and retrieve preventative, corrective work orders from maintenance software program.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on fans in vent buildings
• Repairs egress doors that lead into tunnels.
• Repairs damper and louver doors.
• Repairs and replaces actuators.
• Repairs door locks, handles and door closures throughout the District.
• Repairs and replaces pumps for tunnels and pump stations.
• Performs diversified building and grounds maintenance work below the journeymans level when not engaged in work of primary craft.
• Prepares reports on materials, equipment and time spent on various maintenance projects.
• Performs skilled fabrication and repairs to motors, pumps, grates, doors and all other equipment on D6 facilities with minimal supervision.
• Operates drills, grinders and other applicable tools or equipment as required, and when necessary, assists with mechanical work.
• Operates snow removal equipment such as snow blowers and shovels; operates snow plowing and sanding equipment if qualified and licensed; participates in in the random Mass DOT Drug and Alcohol testing pool when applicable.
• Performs other duties similar in nature and skill level to the above listed duties

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and must have at least (A) four years of experience in commercial/residential construction or maintenance and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity and (C) must have graduated from a qualified trade school in the appropriate craft.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents are required to be licensed as one or more of the following:

1. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License issued by the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections;

2. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Refrigeration Technician - H.V.A.C. issued by the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections;

3. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Pipefitter - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections;

4. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Oil Burner Technician - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services;

5. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Sprinkler Fitter - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters;

6. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Electrician - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians;

7. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Plumber - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters;

8. A Massachusetts Department of Transportation Welder Qualification Test Record and the Welder Qualification Certificate (Green Card) is required for field welders.

Incumbents must possess a current, valid Class D vehicle operator's license that is maintained in good standing, or an equivalent license from the state in which s/he resides.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857 - 368 - 4722.
• For a disability - related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857 - 274 - 1935.

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.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2600001E

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-17T18:36:28