Maintenance Technician, Special Projects

South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Comprehensive benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc. in Framingham, MA seeks a Maintenance Technician for Special Projects to handle a broad range of repairs across SMOC properties. You will perform electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and general upkeep tasks and manage work orders with safety compliance.

The role requires independent work, on-call availability, and reliable transportation for travel within SMOC’s portfolio. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Experience in housing/facility maintenance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work on-call shifts.
• Demonstrable use of basic hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services.
• Complete turnover of vacant rooms/apartments as directed.
• Monitor and maintain building systems as assigned.
• Complete work orders and communicate changes or delays.
• Perform external property work including cleaning and basic landscaping.
• Install and repair basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry hardware.
• Maintain safety standards and professional conduct with tenants and staff.
• Travel across SMOC properties as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Independent worker

On-call flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts Driver's License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Job description

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Maintenance Technician, Special Projects

Full Time Manual Labor 7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA, Framingham, MA, US

Salary Range: $27.00 To $29.40 Hourly

Summary: Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests for SMOC properties as assigned. Maintenance may include the primary fields of electrical; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); carpentry; plumbing, painting, etc., in addition to basic repairs and upkeep of appliances and building hardware.

Why Work for SMOC?

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services as assigned utilizing hand, power and specialty tools.
• Complete turnover process of vacant rooms/apartments as directed by the Maintenance Field Supervisor.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems as assigned.
• Complete assigned work orders and communicate timely and effectively regarding any changes, delays or closing of work orders.
• Perform external property work which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas, shoveling/blowing/plowing snow and basic landscaping.
• Communicate any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur.
• Installing wooden structures and repairing existing wooden structures, installing windows, installing exterior or interior doors, interior trim work
• Installing and repairing wiring and conductive elements and electrical components in buildings and other structures
• Installing, inspecting, and repairing pipes, fixtures, and plumbing systems
• Work within expense limits established.
• Basic competence using payroll and work order mobile applications.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all tenants, vendors, contractors, and other employees.
• Assure all safety standards comply with company, local, City, State and Federal guidelines.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined.
• Engage all clients/tenants by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
• Requires regular travel throughout SMOC’s entire property portfolio and regional service areas including cities and towns such as, but not limited to Framingham, Ashland, Hudson, Marlboro, Worcester, Millbury, Northbridge, Oxford, Palmer, Spencer, Springfield, Chicopee, Leominster, Fitchburg and Lowell.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Experience in housing/facility maintenance
• Must be able to work independently
• Flexibility in schedule and willing to work “on-call” shifts
• Demonstrable use of basic hand tools and power tools

Organizational Relationship:Directly reports to Director of Facilities. Direct reports to this position are none.

Physical Requirement:See physical requirements document attached

Working Conditions:Travel with own vehicle is required; On Call rotation required; Working in inclement weather conditions; Must be able to work on ladders As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Maintenance Technician will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
40 Hours per week.