Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity
Description

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys fixing,improving, and maintaining living spaces? As a Maintenance Technician in EastWareham, MA. you’ll play a key role in keeping our communitysafe, functional, and welcoming.

At Wingate Management Company, you’re not just doingrepairs—you’re creating a better living experience for residents while growingyour own career.

Why You’ll Love This Maintenance Technician Role

• Make an Impact: Your work directly improves residents’ daily lives
• Variety Every Day: From HVAC to quick repairs, no two days are the same
• Career Growth: Opportunities to expand your skills and advance
• Team Environment: Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Competitive Benefits: Health coverage, PTO, and more

What You’ll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Complete repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general maintenance
• Prepare apartments for new residents (turnovers)
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and equipment
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues proactively
• Coordinate with vendors and safely use tools/equipment

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-3 years experience as a Maintenance Technician
• Computer proficiency is a plus

Essential Skills and Abilities: (Describes the core skills, competencies, and characteristics that the candidate must display to be successful in this role) • Basic familiarity with computers. Navigate at a basic level within web-based applications. • Read, and write in English in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with clients, visitors and other organization staff; and respond to basic questions • Understand spoken English in order to follow basic instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in Basic English with clients, visitors and organization staff in response to routine questions • Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required. • General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances and HVAC • Excellent customer service skills • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills • Decision Making: Decisions are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision • Problem Solving: Problems are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements • Independence of Duties: Work is monitored by supervisor/manager. General instructions and procedures are provided. • Flexibility/Adaptability: Work is fairly routine from day to day. Employee follows a set pattern with any changes being communicated by supervisor. • Available to respond to weather, environmental or emergency maintenance calls after normal working hours • Ability to participate in the emergency on-call rotation is required • Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all residents, families, visitors, vendors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment • Commit to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external) • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect to differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed Required Education and Experience: (Describes the minimum education, training, knowledge and experience which are required to competently perform the job duties of this position) • High School diploma or GED • 1-3 years relevant work experience • Computer proficiency is a plus Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: (if applicable) • CAMT Certification preferred Work Environment & Physical Demands: (Describes the characteristics that represent the work environment the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) • Interior and exterior work in all weather conditions as needed • Constant need to be on feet and perform the following physical activities: • Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel • Climb stairs while carrying tools • Push and pull • Reach above shoulders • Climb step ladder • Grasp/Grip/Turn • Lift/Carry up to 51 lbs. unassisted