Property Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

15 holidays

Job summary

Sojourner House Inc. is seeking a Property Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair residential properties across Rhode Island. This full-time role involves hands-on trades, preventative maintenance, and coordinating with vendors to keep housing safe and welcoming.

You’ll work Monday–Friday, travel between properties, and take part in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule. A high school diploma and 5+ years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) or more years of verifiable residential or property maintenance experience.
• Experience performing repairs across multiple trades.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors/in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Property Maintenance & Repairs: drywall, painting, bathroom fixtures, carpentry, doors, counters, flooring, windows, appliances, cabinetry, caulking, weatherproofing.
• Unit Turnovers: prep apartments, punch lists, patching, deep cleaning, final inspections.
• Preventative Maintenance: routine inspections, monitor systems, safety reporting, seasonal tasks.
• Grounds & Exterior Maintenance: landscaping, litter removal, snow/ice tasks, exterior upkeep.
• Emergency Maintenance: rotating on-call, respond to issues, coordinate vendors.
• Daily Operations: travel across Rhode Island properties, document work, communicate with supervisors, service residents.

Skills

Residential maintenance experience

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Independent work

Valid driver’s license

Buildium / Google Workspace aware

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Buildium

Google Workspace

Job description

POSITION: Property Maintenance Technician

LOCATION: Rhode Island

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 37.50 worked hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

COMPENSATION: Nonexempt, starting at $25 – $28 per hour, commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for full benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and employer match, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off (including sick, vacation, personal, and 15 holidays).

ABOUT US: Sojourner House is a comprehensive victim services agency that provides crisis intervention services, shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, clinical counseling, immigration advocacy, community-based programs, education prevention programming, a growing housing development program, and other supportive services to individuals and families impacted by abuse. We have offices in Providence and Woonsocket, and programs that operate statewide. Our goal is to help our clients rebuild their lives, piece by piece, through a variety of services. All of our programs work from the premise that violence is an unacceptable means of solving interpersonal conflict, and we encourage only non-violent methods of working out conflicts. Our mission is promote healthy relationships by providing culturally sensitive support, advocacy, housing, and education for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and to effect systems change. Our organizational values are rooted incommitment, innovation, trust, and empowerment. To learn more about our work, please visit www.sojournerri.org . We are also active on social media at @sojournerri.

Make an Impact Every Day

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and understands that maintenance is about far more than fixing buildings.

At Sojourner House, every apartment you prepare, every repair you complete, and every property you help maintain creates a safe, welcoming place for survivors and families rebuilding their lives after domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, homelessness, and housing instability.

This isn’t just about completing work orders. It’s about helping preserve homes, protecting our housing portfolio, and ensuring every resident has a place they can feel safe calling home.

You’ll work independently throughout Rhode Island while partnering closely with Property Management, Operations, contractors, and vendors to keep our residential communities operating at their best.

If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of your work, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

No two days look exactly the same, and that’s exactly what makes this role rewarding.

You’ll spend your time:

Property Maintenance & Repairs

• Performing drywall installation and repair
• Interior and exterior painting
• Bathroom fixture replacement and repairs
• Carpentry and finish work
• Door, lock, and hardware repairs
• Cabinet and countertop repairs
• Flooring repairs and replacement
• Window and screen repairs
• Appliance installation and replacement
• Furniture assembly and installation
• Caulking and weatherproofing

Unit Turnovers

• Preparing apartments for new residents
• Completing punch list items
• Painting and patching walls
• Replacing damaged fixtures
• Deep cleaning as needed
• Conducting final quality inspections
• Ensuring every apartment is clean, safe, and move-in ready

Preventative Maintenance

• Conducting routine property inspections
• Identifying maintenance concerns before they become larger issues
• Monitoring building systems
• Reporting safety concerns
• Inspecting common areas
• Assisting with seasonal preventative maintenance

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance

• Mowing and trimming
• Removing litter and debris
• Maintaining walkways and entrances
• Assisting with snow and ice removal
• Performing seasonal exterior maintenance

Emergency Maintenance

• Participating in a rotating on-call schedule
• Responding to emergency maintenance requests
• Assessing maintenance issues
• Coordinating vendors when necessary
• Responding on-site when immediate action is required

Daily Operations

• Traveling throughout Rhode Island between multiple properties
• Completing work orders accurately and on time
• Documenting completed work within agency systems
• Maintaining tools and equipment
• Communicating proactively with supervisors
• Providing exceptional customer service to residents and coworkers
• Respecting confidentiality while working in occupied homes

What Makes Someone Successful Here

This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Notices details that others overlook.
• Works independently while staying accountable.
• Enjoys solving problems instead of avoiding them.
• Adapts quickly when priorities change.
• Communicates professionally with residents, coworkers, vendors, and contractors.
• Treats every property as if it were their own.
• Understands that maintenance is part of creating dignity and stability for the people we serve.
• Represents Sojourner House with professionalism and respect at every location.

Must-Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) or more years of verifiable residential or property maintenance experience
• Experience performing repairs across multiple trades
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle (company vehicles are not provided)
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, Google Workspace, and Buildium
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb stairs, and occasionally climb ladders
• Ability to safely navigate occupied residential properties and construction environments
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Nice to Have

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• EPA Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Certification
• Lead Abatement Certification
• HVAC experience
• Electrical, plumbing, or carpentry certifications
• Affordable housing or nonprofit property maintenance experience

The Details

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, typically 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Daily travel throughout Rhode Island is required.
• Reliable personal vehicle required.
• Participation in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule.
• While many calls can be resolved remotely, some emergencies require responding to a property outside normal business hours.

Sojourner House is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ABOUT

For over 45 years, Sojourner House has served thousands of victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking.

Thanks to our supporters, we are able to offer wraparound services such as support groups, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, sexual health advocacy, and emotional support.

We believe that everyone deserves a safe, healthy home, and proudly house all genders.

MISSION

The mission of Sojourner House is to promote healthy relationships by providing culturally sensitive support, advocacy, housing, and education for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and to effect systems change.

CONTACT

Drop-In Center:

Main Mailing Address:
PO Box 28302, Providence, RI 02908

*Please note that this email account is checked during business hours (Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). If you need an immediate response, please call our 24/7 hotline at 401-765-3232.

We do not use Caller ID, and we always block our outgoing calls for your safety.

*If you are in immediate danger and need emergency assistance, call 911