Maintenance Technician

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician role is onsite in Springfield, MA, with pay of $19–$20 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and 40 hours per week. South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) offers housing and other services to clients and tenants. The role completes maintenance requests and property upkeep across SMOC properties, helping keep buildings, systems, and living spaces functional and safe. It reports to the Maintenance Field Supervisor and works with tenants, vendors, contractors, and agency staff.

What you'll do

• Complete general building repairs and maintenance using hand, power, and specialty tools
• turn over vacant rooms and apartments
• monitor assigned building systems
• complete work orders and communicate changes or delays
• perform exterior property upkeep, including trash pickup, sweeping, snow clearing, and basic landscaping
• report unusual occurrences or damage
• work within expense limits
• maintain professional communication and confidentiality
• comply with safety and agency requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

building maintenance

hvac

carpentry

plumbing

work orders

springfield ma

south middlesex opportunity council

$19–$20 per hour

monday–friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

on-call rotation required

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability for full-time employees
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) with company match
• voluntary benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

On-call rotation is required; travel using a personal vehicle is required. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, reliable transportation, and housing or facility maintenance experience.

About the employer

South Middlesex Opportunity Council is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.