The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital is seeking a Motor Equipment Mechanic II with Class 2B or higher Hoisting and Class B CDL. The Motor Equipment Mechanic repairs motor vehicles and grounds equipment and assists the supervisor in the daily operation of Garage and Grounds department. In addition, maintains repair records and preventative maintenance records for MVMB, orders gas, diesel fuel and repair parts, supervises snow removal operation, maintains inventory of tools and mechanical equipment, drives cars, vans, trucks and heavy equipment and performs manual labor as necessary, such as moving furniture and supplies.

Please Note: The hours for this position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule is 7:30 am. 4:00 pm with Saturday and Sunday off.

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

• Repairs, replaces, or rebuilds gas or diesel engines
• Repairs grounds equipment to provide safe operation
• Inspects vehicles for Mass inspection and makes repairs for safe operation
• Maintains inventory of tools and equipment and orders when necessary
• Maintains repair records and preventive maintenance records for MVMB
• Assists Supervisor in daily operation of Garage & Grounds
• Completes time logs and purchase orders when supervisor is out
• Completes monthly vehicle reports and submits on time
• Supervises snow removal operations
• Orders gas, diesel fuel and parts.
• Instructs employees in safe operation of equipment

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual or multilingual fluency. Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English. ASL preferred.

About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH):

Located on over 100 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations.

WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service, and 30 adolescents on the ACCU.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Pre-Hire Process

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines,

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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For questions regarding this requisition please contact Karen Gouin in Human Resources at 508-368-3406 or at Karen.Gouin2@Mass.Gov

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

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, cranes, front end loaders, etc. or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

A certificate or diploma from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high school level or above, with a major in automotive shop practice may be substitution for one year of the required (A) experience.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment:

1. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

2. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 2B hoisting license.

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

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.