Maintenance Staff

Lifeworks; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching

Staff retention bonus

Health insurance

PTO 4.4 weeks

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Job summary

Lifeworks is seeking a Maintenance Staff to repair, renovate and maintain Lifeworks programs and properties, and to handle landscaping and lawn maintenance. This is a full-time role based in Westwood, MA, with on-site work and occasional on-call duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of experience in landscaping or carpentry, and the ability to pass background checks and hold a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in landscaping, carpentry, or home maintenance.
• Must pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks; valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and repair needs of Lifeworks residences and programs.
• Perform maintenance, repair and renovation functions including carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing.
• Carry out lawn maintenance and landscaping, including mowing, trimming and seasonal cleanup; plow snow as needed.
• Maintain communication with Lifeworks staff to resolve issues promptly.
• Provide emergency on-call coverage during absences of the Facilities Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Painting background

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year landscaping/carpentry/home maintenance

Job description

Salary: TBD

advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

• Monitor the physical safety and repair needs of all Lifeworks residences and other programs as assigned by the Facilities Coordinator.
• Will perform maintenance, repair and renovation functions including carpentry, painting, home emergency repairs, electrical and plumbing in coordination with and as assigned by the Facilities Coordinator.
• Perform weekly and regular lawn maintenance and landscaping, including lawn mowing, trimming, planting of shrubs, weeding, spring cleanup and fall cleanup. Will plow snow, use snow blower and shovel/salt/sand walkways and driveways when necessary.
• Will ensure regular communication with all Lifeworks staff including, but not limited to, maintenance coordinator and all residential directors and program managers necessary to ensure prompt and effective resolution of landscaping, repair and maintenance issues.
• Will provide emergency on call coverage during the absences of the Facilities Coordinator.
• Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position: Maintenance Staff

Job ID: 155

Location: Westwood, MA

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary: TBD

Lifeworks is hiring a full time Maintenance Staff. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. Provide the repair, renovation and maintenance of all Lifeworks programs and properties. Provides the landscaping and lawn maintenance for all Lifeworks programs as assigned. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

Essential Duties

• Monitor the physical safety and repair needs of all Lifeworks residences and other programs as assigned by the Facilities Coordinator.
• Will perform maintenance, repair and renovation functions including carpentry, painting, home emergency repairs, electrical and plumbing in coordination with and as assigned by the Facilities Coordinator.
• Perform weekly and regular lawn maintenance and landscaping, including lawn mowing, trimming, planting of shrubs, weeding, spring cleanup and fall cleanup. Will plow snow, use snow blower and shovel/salt/sand walkways and driveways when necessary.
• Will ensure regular communication with all Lifeworks staff including, but not limited to, maintenance coordinator and all residential directors and program managers necessary to ensure prompt and effective resolution of landscaping, repair and maintenance issues.
• Will provide emergency on call coverage during the absences of the Facilities Coordinator.
• Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Painting background is strongly needed & preferred in this role
• High School Diploma/GED, minimum of one-year experience in landscaping and/or carpentry, home maintenance.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License in the state residing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Compensation Package Benefits Package That Includes

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire: Dental, Vision and Short-Term disability
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.