MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
SUPERVISED BY: Facilities Manager
WORK LOCATION: Beacon Hill and Roxbury/Dorchester
SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with on-call coverage

About Commonwealth Land Trust:

A nonprofit since 1985, CLT owns and manages over 425 affordable housing units, offering on-site case management to support housing stability and community rebuilding. Internal promotion is encouraged. We are committed to preserving affordable housing and promoting sustainable land stewardship in Boston.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance across multiple residential properties. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently while supporting a diverse resident population.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Apartment turnovers
Plumbing maintenance and repair
Electrical maintenance and repair
HVAC maintenance and repair
Appliance repair
Hanging doors; replacing locks and keys
Carpentry, drywall, and painting
Flooring installation and repair
Janitorial services, groundskeeping, and snow removal
Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and safety throughout all properties
Responding to maintenance requests and emergencies in a timely manner
Participating in on-call rotation for after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

Journeyman plumber and/or journeyman electrician license strongly preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of three (3) years of directly related facilities maintenance experience
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Excellent customer service skills
Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently
Ability to diagnose and remedy maintenance issues efficiently
Reliable vehicle required to perform essential job duties
Ability to work comfortably with individuals of varying racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, languages, and socio-economic statuses
Comfort working with populations including, but not limited to:
Chronically homeless individuals
People living with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C
Individuals with substance use disorders
Individuals living with mental illness

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Commonwealth Land Trust, Inc.

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