Maintenance Technician (Entry Level)

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 403b match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous time off

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is hiring a Maintenance Technician based in Framingham and Milford, MA.

The technician will perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance across Kennedy Community Health facilities to keep buildings safe, functional, and compliant. The role requires strong troubleshooting, organization, and documentation skills, with basic computer skills and knowledge of building systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance, inspections, and facility repairs; healthcare or commercial facility experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and work orders for buildings, equipment, and facility systems.
• Complete basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and general building repairs.
• Maintain facility grounds, including snow removal, sidewalks, parking areas, and grounds equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, inspections, and operational testing of facility equipment and life safety systems.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, testing, and repairs using maintenance management systems.
• Support regulatory compliance by maintaining records and assisting with required inspections and testing.
• Collaborate with the Facilities team, vendors, and staff to maintain safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities across all Kennedy Community Health locations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organization

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Job description

Salary for this Position: $21.00 - $25.00/Hour

*All Pay Rates are subject to Experience, License or Certification and Location*

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Technician based in Framingham and Milford, Massachusetts. The Technician will preform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance across Kennedy Community Health facilities. Helps ensure buildings and equipment remain safe, functional, compliant, and well-maintained through timely completion of work orders and routine inspections.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and work orders for buildings, equipment, and facility systems.
• Complete basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and general building repairs.
• Maintain facility grounds, including snow removal, sidewalks, parking areas, and grounds equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, inspections, and operational testing of facility equipment and life safety systems.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, testing, and repairs using maintenance management systems.
• Support regulatory compliance by maintaining records and assisting with required inspections and testing.
• Collaborate with the Facilities team, vendors, and staff to maintain safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities across all Kennedy Community Health locations.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with preventive maintenance, inspections, and facility repairs; healthcare or commercial facility experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and leadership.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program