MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for a company based in Bessemer, AL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of commercial repair and maintenance activities, to include electrical systems and appliances, plumbing, and heating/air conditioning systems. Work also scheduling and coordinating follow up work, maintaining supply inventories.
Pay Rate
$21.94 to $33.38 per hour
Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm.
Maintenance Mechanic Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general repair, vacancy preparation, preventive maintenance, and related disciplines.
- Performs specialized tasks based on abilities that may include HVAC repair, electrical repair, plumbing repair, or upper-level carpentry tasks. Also, may provide instruction to other staff members
- Manages and organize assigned work orders efficiently. Ensures that all work orders are completed and closed in a timely manner.
- Recommends the referral of work to contractors, when appropriate. This may include grounds maintenance, painting, cleaning, vacancy preparation, pest control, or equipment maintenance.
- Recommends the assessment of charges to resident accounts for work outside of normal wear and tear in accordance with the dwelling lease.
- Supports the Maintenance Supervisor or Director of Facilities in the management, receipt, and completion of all work orders. Ensures the completion of Emergency Work Orders within 24 hours and the timely management and completion of all other work orders received
Maintenance Mechanic Qualifications and Requirements
- Must hold at least one or more of the following certifications (Journeyman Electrician from Alabama Electrical, HVAC certification from Alabama Board, Plumbing certification and or Gas fitter certification from Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters board.
- Knowledge of the structure, operations, and procedures of a Public Housing Agency.
- Knowledge of the vision, mission, and purposes of the Authority as established by the Board of Commissioners and the Executive Director.
- Knowledge of current trends in effective property maintenance. Ability to proactively modify operational or technical approach to maximize the performance of assigned properties.
- Specialized knowledge in one or more trade, which may include skills at the journeyman level
- Knowledge of local codes applicable to the specialty that may include building codes, electrical codes, or requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Housing and Rehabilitation Act
- Knowledge of the Authority’s facilities, including location, structure, and layout including associated utilities.
- Knowledge of the Public Housing Assessment System and ability to apply standards to maximize the score of assigned properties and the agency as a whole
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
- 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 205.444.9774 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at
Automation Personnel Services Pelham Branch
2145 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
- 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
- Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
- Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
- Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
- Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
- Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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