Maintenance Technician

Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: Worcester, MA
Schedule: 7:30am–3:30pm or 8:30am–4:30pm
Pay Rate: $24/hour
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the property they are assigned to, which involves insuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform general maintenance, repairs, custodial duties, and apartment turnovers for residential properties.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and vacant units.
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, flooring, drywall, and painting.
• Maintain property grounds, including landscaping, snow removal, and janitorial services.
• Monitor property safety, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with property managers, contractors, and vendors; order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Complete required documentation, maintain tools and equipment, and respond to emergency on-call situations as needed.
• Attend meetings and support organizational goals while demonstrating teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications/Skills
• Experience in property maintenance, building repairs, custodial work, and groundskeeping.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond to maintenance emergencies.

Experience Requirements:
• 2+ years of maintenance experience required; residential property experience preferred.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and apartment/unit turnovers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and property management software.
• Strong time management, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, vendors, and residents.

Education & License
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between properties and respond to emergencies.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• Comfortable using ladders, hand tools, power equipment, and working overhead for extended periods.
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow verbal instructions.