Maintenance Worker, Operations

Urban League of Rhode Island; Town of Providence (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safety, functionality, and upkeep of Lucy’s Hearth properties, including on-site buildings and scattered-site apartments. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with contractors to keep facilities in good working order.

The role requires multitasking across sites, responding to emergencies, and operating in a family-centered, trauma-informed environment, with travel between sites

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, facilities management, and coordination of contractors.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, as well as carpentry.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair common building issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively and respond in emergencies.
• Experience working in or around shelters, or family environments preferred.
• Understanding of working in a family-centered, trauma-informed setting.
• Valid driver’s license (required for traveling between sites).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine upkeep of Lucy’s Hearth properties.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate with contracted service providers.
• Conduct safety inspections and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Assist with safeguarding safe, functional, welcoming environments for families.

Skills

General maintenance

Facilities management

Contractor coordination

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Emergency response

Trauma-informed setting

Driver's license

Job description

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Providence, RI 02904
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician ensures the safety, functionality, and upkeep of Lucy’s Hearth properties, including both on-site building and scattered site apartments. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, conducting safety inspections, coordinating with hired contractors, and emergency response/coordination. The technician works in family-centered environments, demonstrates professionalism, and adheres to confidentiality policies. This role is essential to ensure safe, functional, and welcoming environments for the families we serve.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, facilities management, and coordination of contractors.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, as well as carpentry.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair common building issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively and respond in emergencies.
• Experience working in or around shelters, or family environments preferred.
• Required understanding of working in a family-centered, trauma-informed setting.
• Valid driver’s license (required for traveling between sites).

Physical Requirements:

• Travel will include on-site buildings, scattered site apartments, and supply pickup.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical work, including using walkways, stairs, elevators, ladders, and on roof.
• Adapt to work performed outdoors throughout the year.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Requirements

Salary Levels

$0.00 - $0.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Tuesday, August 04, 2026 through Sunday, October 04, 2026

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