Welcome to Melrose Housing Authority
The Melrose Housing Authority is proud to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to residents of Melrose. Under the leadership of our 5 member Board of Commissioners we currently assist over 550 households through our Public Housing, and Rental Assistance Programs. The MHA has played a vital role in providing affordable housing and resident services to Melrose’s low-income residents, the disabled, seniors, and families. We continue to ensure that the daily needs of our properties, and residents are met with honor, integrity, and accountability.
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Melrose Housing Authority
Annual Plan Hearing - Board Meeting
September 27th, 2022 at 7:30 PM
910 Main Street Melrose, MA 02176
Administrative Office
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The Melrose Housing Authority is seeking a full-time
Maintenance Mechanic with general knowledge of property maintenance, carpentry,
floor repairs, minor plumbing, and electrical repairs. Applicant should also
have experience with painting, cleaning, plowing, shoveling, snow removal.
Individual must be available for rotating on-call shifts as well as be
available for any weather-related emergencies. Must be able to lift up to 50
pounds. General knowledge of maintenance
systems, building equipment and small tools a plus. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be
insurable under Housing Authority insurance. Selected applicant must be able to
pass a criminal background check (CORI), drug screening and pre-employment
physical.
Starting salary for this position is $27.48. Base wage rate
is determined by the current Department of Labor (DOL) wage rates in effect at
the time of hire. Additional
compensation is paid for on-call and after hour’s service. Selected applicant will be provided tools and
clothing.
The Melrose Housing Authority offers a generous benefits
package including health, dental and vision insurance.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Melrose Housing Authority
910 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Attn: Lisa Young
You may also email cover letter and resumes to Lisa
Young: Lisa@melroseha.com
Position is open until filled. Melrose Housing Authority is an equal
Opportunity Employer
Proposed Preferences
applicable to the Levi Gould and Fuller House Projects
The MHA has an elderly preference for PBV programs in its two
projects in addition to the preferences applicable to the HCV Program. Thus, the preferences applicable for Fuller
House and Levi Gould are as follows:
- First preference to applicants who are Elderly Melrose
residents and veterans.
- Second preference to applicants who are Elderly and
Melrose residents.
- Third preference to applicants who are Elderly and
veterans.
- Fourth preference to applicants who are Elderly
- All other eligible applicants by date and time of
application, and in accordance with adopted HUD
regulations as they may exist from time to time.
Within these groups families will be selected by date and time of
application. Definitions and
verification for these preferences is set forth previously in this
administrative plan.