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Recreation Maintenance Craftsman/Mechanic
Burlington, MAReporting to the Superintendent of Recreation Maintenance, the Recreation Maintenance Craftsman/Mechanic will be responsible to perform supervisory and manual work related to the operation of recreation maintenance equipment.
Examples of work include:
Salary is within Grade 7, of the BMEA contract, offering annual increases via step system. Pay starts at $31.61/hour, with comprehensive and generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Applications received by April 3, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Please note: The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check as required by MA General Law and DOT regulations. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.
Examples of work include:
- Performs the majority of the repair and maintenance of the Recreation Maintenance equipment; diagnosis technical difficulties and makes necessary repairs and adjustments
- Performs preventative maintenance work
- Performs emergency repairs in the field as necessary and responds to other related emergencies
- Works with Superintendent of Recreation Maintenance and Foreman on establishing a priority list of repairs
- Maintains appropriate and accurate records of repair and maintenance logs
- Coordinates the purchase of necessary parts for the repair of equipment with the Superintendent of Recreation Maintenance
- Operates, maintains, and repairs equipment
- Performs related duties as required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of landscape construction and maintenance experience
- Valid Class B CDL, MA Hoisting Engineers License, and Certified Pool Operator License
- Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques involved in the repair and maintenance of departmental equipment
- Mechanical abilities to repair and maintain a variety of equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good public relations
Salary is within Grade 7, of the BMEA contract, offering annual increases via step system. Pay starts at $31.61/hour, with comprehensive and generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Applications received by April 3, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Please note: The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check as required by MA General Law and DOT regulations. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.
Methods to apply for this position:
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Cheralyn Rosati
Human Resources Coordinator
Town of Burlington
29 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer