Maintenance Technician

Sojourner House, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sojourner House, Inc. seeks a Property Maintenance Technician to support Rhode Island properties. You will perform general residential maintenance, coordinate repairs, and prepare units for new residents with attention to safety and quality.

The role requires five or more years of verifiable maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel between sites. You will use Buildium and mobile devices to document work and communicate with residents and contractors.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of verifiable residential or property maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, Google Workspace, and Buildium.
• Ability to perform general maintenance across multiple trades.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in occupied residences.

Responsibilities

• Perform general residential maintenance and repairs (drywall, painting, minor plumbing/electrical, carpentry, flooring, doors, fixtures, windows, caulking).
• Prepare apartments for new residents with repairs, painting, patching, and final quality checks.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance inspections and report safety needs.
• Support exterior/seasonal property maintenance (grounds, snow/ice response).
• Complete work orders accurately and document work; maintain tools and safety.
• Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, contractors, and vendors; travel between RI properties.
• Participate in rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule.

Skills

Residential maintenance experience

Independent worker

Strong communication

Problem solving

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Buildium

Job description

• Location 386 Smith Street,Providence, RI, 02908,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $28.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt F/T Hourly
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 75%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

At Sojourner House, property maintenance is about more than keeping buildings in good condition. Every repair, unit turnover, and property improvement helps create safe, welcoming homes for survivors and families rebuilding their lives.

The Property Maintenance Technician supports residential properties throughout Rhode Island and works closely with Property Management, Operations, contractors, and vendors. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality work, solves problems independently, and understands the importance of maintaining safe and dignified housing.

Requirements

Perform general residential maintenance and repairs, including drywall, painting, minor plumbing and electrical work, carpentry, flooring, doors and locks, cabinets, fixtures, appliances, windows, caulking, and hardware.

Prepare apartments for new residents by completing repairs, painting, patching, fixture replacement, punch-list items, cleaning as needed, and final quality checks.

Conduct routine and preventative maintenance inspections, identify concerns early, monitor building conditions, and report safety or repair needs.

Support exterior and seasonal property maintenance, including grounds upkeep, litter removal, walkways, entrances, and snow and ice response.

Complete assigned work orders accurately and document work within agency systems.

Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and organized condition.

Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, contractors, and vendors while respecting resident privacy and confidentiality.

Travel between Sojourner House properties throughout Rhode Island.

Participate in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule and respond on-site when emergencies require immediate attention.

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or GED.

Five (5) or more years of verifiable residential or property maintenance experience.

Demonstrated experience performing repairs across multiple trades.

Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle; company vehicles are not provided.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond appropriately to changing maintenance needs.

Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, Google Workspace, and property management/work-order systems such as Buildium.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical work that may include bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and occasional ladder use.

Ability to work safely in occupied residences, construction environments, and varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Preferred

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

EPA Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) or Lead Abatement certification.

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or carpentry experience or certifications.

Experience maintaining affordable housing or nonprofit residential properties.

Summary

Successful team members take ownership of their work, pay attention to detail, communicate proactively, adapt when priorities change, and treat residents and properties with professionalism and respect.

This role is essential to keeping Sojourner House properties safe, functional, welcoming, and ready to support the individuals and families we serve. All employees must successfully pass a criminal background check after accepting the offer.