Skilled Maintenance Technician

TrulyHired; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skilled Maintenance Technician at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School performs skilled maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs across building systems and grounds. You will troubleshoot facilities issues and work with leadership to keep school operations safe and efficient.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires hands-on work with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general facilities tasks, with on-call and occasional evening/weekend support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance throughout school buildings and grounds.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, windows, roofing, and related systems within the scope of the position.
• Perform carpentry, painting, drywall, hardware, flooring, and other general building repairs.
• Conduct minor renovation and construction work that does not require a licensed tradesperson or construction license.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance needs and potential safety concerns.
• Repair and replace furniture, fixtures, hardware, and equipment as needed.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and assist with building emergencies, leaks, flooding, equipment failures, and other urgent conditions.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and general campus upkeep.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of school events, including moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Skilled Maintenance Technician

Location: Facilities Department

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

School Year: 2026-2027

Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.25 per hour, commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Skilled Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and construction work throughout Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School facilities. This position performs hands-on work across a variety of building systems and trades and assists in maintaining safe, functional, efficient, and well-maintained school buildings, grounds, and equipment. The Skilled Maintenance Technician is expected to independently troubleshoot and complete many routine repairs while recognizing situations that require assistance from Facilities Department leadership, a licensed tradesperson, or an outside contractor.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies, projects, and special events.

Employees are expected to report during school vacations unless otherwise directed by the Director of Facilities.

Facilities employees may be required to report during snow days, inclement weather, or other school closures to support snow removal, emergency response, and building operations.

Emergency or on-call availability may be required based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:

Skilled Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance throughout school buildings and grounds.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, windows, roofing, and related systems within the scope of the position.
• Perform carpentry, painting, drywall, hardware, flooring, and other general building repairs.
• Conduct minor renovation and construction work that does not require a licensed tradesperson or construction license.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance needs and potential safety concerns.
• Repair and replace furniture, fixtures, hardware, and equipment as needed.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and assist with building emergencies, leaks, flooding, equipment failures, and other urgent conditions.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and general campus upkeep.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of school events, including moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

Work Orders and Documentation

• Respond promptly to assigned work orders and maintenance requests through the school's work order management system.
• Accurately document completed work, repairs performed, materials used, and outstanding needs.
• Communicate repair needs, safety concerns, equipment failures