Property Maintenance Technician - Build Safe Homes

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

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