Maintenance Technician Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Maintenance Technician supports the safe,efficient, and effective operation of district buildings and grounds byperforming a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Thisincludes repairs and upkeep of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry,and general building systems. The technician ensures school facilitiesare well-maintained, meet safety standards, and support studentlearning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routinemaintenance and repairs across all school buildings, includingelectrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Respondto maintenance service requests in a timely manner and document workperformed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on building systems andequipment per established schedules.
• Maintain clean and safe workareas; follow proper procedures for handling tools and materials.
• Assist with snow removal, groundskeeping, and seasonal work as needed.
• Collaborate with custodial staff and external contractors onfacility-related projects.
• Identify and report safety hazards, neededrepairs, and potential facility improvements.
• Maintain accuraterecords of inspections, repairs, and work orders.
• Support event setupand breakdown, including furniture/equipment moving and minor staging.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilitiesor designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma orequivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in building maintenanceor construction.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing,carpentry, and general building systems.
• Valid driver’s license andreliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climbladders, and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strongtroubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently or as partof a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written andverbal instructions.
• Must pass a

CORI/SORI

background check andfingerprinting per Massachusetts state law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Massachusetts trade licenses (e.g., journeyman plumber, electrician,HVAC certification)
• Experience working in a public school orinstitutional environment
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems(BAS)
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVACsystems
• Ability to operate cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Strongattention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability tolift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in various environmentalconditions

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoorsin all weather conditions.
• May be required to respond to after-hoursemergencies or work occasional weekends.
• Exposure to cleaning agents,dust, noise, and machinery.

Job Requirements At least 2 year(s) ofrelevant experience preferred. High School/Trade School degreepreferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required