Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position: Facility Maintenance Technician
Location: Groton, MA
Pay: $22 - $24 per Hour
Hours: 7:30AM to 4:00PM
Full-Time, Temp to Perm

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician/Handyman is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the residential apartment property they are assigned to, which involves insuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide general maintenance, handyman and custodial duties at the assigned properties as requested by Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Basic carpentry work including hanging doors, installing cabinets and counter tops, cabinet repair, basic trim work interior or exterior.
  • Assist with apartment turnovers when assigned to include repairs and improvements of vacant units and turnover cleaning.
  • Dry wall repairs and installation, prep, and painting work.
  • Respond to and complete service requests according to established procedures and company priorities.
  • Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on facility equipment
  • Diagnose problems and make minor repairs for electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC, carpentry, and flooring.
  • Perform general janitorial work, grounds maintenance, snow removal etc.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of maintenance, handyman experience required. Prior experience working in a residential setting is preferred.
  • Must have experience in basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills. Direct experience in unit turnovers required.
  • Proficient with power tools
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and vehicle with insurance

Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: Groton, MA
Pay: $22 - $24 per Hour
Hours: 7:30AM to 4:00PM

Full-Time, Temp to Perm

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Maintenance and handyman: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Groton, MA 01450 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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