Maintenance Worker

City of Medford; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Medford in Massachusetts is hiring a General Maintenance Worker (40hrs/wk, M–F) to support the Facilities team across district facilities, labs, athletic spaces, and exterior grounds. Under the Facilities Director, you will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and basic trades to keep classrooms, offices, and common areas safe and functional.

This role requires experience with tools, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and related tasks, plus the ability to follow safety

Qualifications

• Experience using measurement devices.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Experience performing basic HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to perform general carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Ability to use a computer or tablet for email and ticketing systems.
• Willingness to learn and support each trades discipline.
• Valid motor vehicle license; trade license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on doors, locks, and facility equipment and install shelves, boards, signs, and fixtures.
• Paint surfaces using brush, roller, and spray methods with proper prep.
• Clear minor drains and remove water using appropriate equipment.
• Install and repair doors, windows, and related hardware.
• Replace flooring materials as needed.
• Assist with inventory and respond to service requests.
• Coordinate work with the supervisor and managers.
• Follow preventive maintenance for HVAC systems, change filters, belts, and lubricate components.
• Maintain logs of repairs, inspections, and inventory.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and related tasks as required.
• Move furniture and equipment; assist trades personnel as needed.
• Be available for after-hours service calls.

Skills

Measurement tools

Power tools

HVAC work

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Electrical

Mechanical

Computer skills

Driver's license

Trade license

Education

Vocational/trade school

Job description

Category: Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

Location: District-Wide ALL Locations

General Maintenance Worker (40hrs/wk. M - F)

Position Summary

The General Maintenance Worker serves under the direct supervision of the Facilities Director to improve and maintain the condition of approximately 1.2 million square feet of academic, science lab, athletic, performing arts spaces, and exterior grounds. This work is critical to supporting the academic mission of the school district.

Qualifications

• Skills in using measurement devices.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform general maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Ability to use a computer or tablet for email and the online ticketing system (ticket retrieval, notation of work completed, and closing of tickets). District will provide instruction if needed.
• Acquire the ability to support each essential trade discipline satisfactorily with knowledge of tools and techniques to complete assigned tasks.
• Vocational/trade school or post-high school vocational training/education preferred.
• Valid motor vehicle license required.
• MPS reserves the right to require a trade license at the time of hiring.

Essential Functions

• Perform miscellaneous repairs on doors, locks, and facility equipment, including installing and maintaining bookshelves, tack boards, whiteboards, hanging pictures, interior signage, ceiling tiles, lens covers, and fixture plates.
• Perform painting using brush, roller, and sprayer following proper surface preparation, including patching, priming, and taping.
• Clear minor clogged drains and remove standing water using an extraction/wet vacuum system.
• Install door and window glass as needed.
• Install and repair locker doors, handles, and associated hardware.
• Replace floor tile, carpet, and other related flooring products.
• Assist with inventory of maintenance supplies and respond to service requests for minor maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Coordinate work with the Maintenance Foreman, Facility Manager, or Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Follow preventive maintenance programs for heating and air conditioning units, including changing air filters and belts, lubricating motors and bearings, and making necessary adjustments.
• Perform weekly inspections of air compressors and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain logs of repairs, maintenance, inspections, and inventory.
• Inspect and lubricate vent and exhaust systems, pumps, and related equipment.
• Perform minor electrical work as required.
• Perform general plumbing work, including unclogging drains, repairing faucets, soldering, and brazing.
• Move office furniture, files, and cabinets, and perform other related work required to complete assigned jobs.
• Be available to respond to service calls outside normal working hours as needed.
• Perform a variety of repair tasks while directly assisting trades personnel, including but not limited to:
  • Replacing floor tile.
  • Replacing electrical ballasts and fluorescent tubes.
  • Painting over graffiti.
  • Repairing fencing.
  • Patching asphalt or concrete.
  • Setting minor forms.
  • Installing paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
  • Patching holes in plaster or wood walls.
  • Installing movie screens, chalkboards, and tack boards.
  • Scraping paint.
  • Cleaning lock keyways.
  • Performing vandalism repairs.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Repairing lockers.
  • Performing sheet metal repairs.
  • Repairing or replacing ceiling tile and ceramic bathroom tile.
  • Repairing indoor and outdoor bleachers.
• Operate various equipment to perform repairs.
• Perform minor inspection duties of completed work or general building conditions under the direction of a supervisor or skilled tradesperson.
• Clean worksites, including hauling debris and trash to dumpsters, cleaning tools and equipment, and ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are stored properly.
• Maintain prompt, regular, in-person attendance and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed.
• Perform all work safely using appropriate safety equipment and properly sized ladders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or designee.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position require the ability to:

• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Push, pull, carry, and utilize fine motor skills.
• Move freely within schools, offices, and all district spaces.
• Climb ladders and ship ladders.
• Operate maintenance equipment.

Salary in accordance with the SEIU 888 Union Contract

Step 1 $63, 076