Maintenance Specialist III

Riverside Community Care • Dedham, MA

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About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a dependable, skilled Maintenance Specialist III to support the upkeep, safety, and functionality of its program locations. This full-time role is suited to a hands-on professional who takes pride in quality work, solves problems, and works collaboratively to keep facilities safe, functional, and welcoming.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays as needed. The role participates in a weekly rotating schedule to provide after-hours emergency on-call service. Pay is $31.82 per hour.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six to eight years of related experience.
• Required skills and knowledge in basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical work, and state building code requirements.
• Expertise in at least two of these trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, or electrical work.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited technical school diploma or General Education degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic building repairs, including painting, wall and window repair, minor plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs, lighting, and air conditioner replacement.
• Assist with larger maintenance and renovation projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to determine carpentry tasks, material needs, and work sequence.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install structural components; frame new construction, additions, and remodeling projects.
• Construct, install, and repair interior and exterior trim, doors, windows, staircases, cabinetry, countertops, shelving, and built-ins, with attention to fit, finish, and quality.
• Perform finish carpentry and surface preparation, including sanding, caulking, filling gaps, and detailed trim work.
• Install siding, soffits, fascia, hardware, and weather-stripping.
• Perform repair, maintenance, and restoration carpentry for residential and commercial properties; diagnose structural problems and propose solutions.
• Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools; follow local building codes and OSHA safety standards; maintain safe, secure, and orderly work areas.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cutting lists to minimize waste and control project costs.
• Organize tasks, meet deadlines, and demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and pride in work.
• Perform landscaping as needed, including mowing, bush trimming, brush removal, raking, mulching, seasonal planting, power washing, and gutter cleaning.
• Assist with larger landscape projects and perform shoveling as needed.
• Assume additional responsibilities consistent with organizational needs.
• Participate in a weekly rotating schedule to provide after-hours emergency on-call service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Accrued vacation, with accrual increasing with tenure.
• Accrued personal time.
• Accrued sick time.
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Plan and Travel Assistance Plan.
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting events, and entertainment events.
• 10% discount on a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the YMCA joiner’s fee.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED