- Junior
- Bureau à Gardner
Supporting community well-being through safe, functional, and dignified spaces.
At GAAMHA, our facilities are more than buildings—they're places where healing, connection, and purpose take root. The Facility Maintenance Technician (FMT) plays a vital role in ensuring that these spaces are safe, welcoming, and fully functional for the people we serve and the staff who support them.
With a sharp eye for detail and a deep sense of accountability, the FMT leads the charge in preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and emergency response across all GAAMHA properties. This role is hands-on, community-focused, and essential to fulfilling our mission of redefining community support.
- Carry out ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire alarm, and security systems across all GAAMHA properties.
- Ensure daily operation and maintenance of building systems to uphold the safety, comfort, and functionality of the spaces we use to serve our communities.
- Lead snow removal and ice management efforts—including plowing, shoveling, salting, and sanding—to keep all entrances, sidewalks, and lots safe during inclement weather.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly facility inspections to proactively identify safety or repair needs, ensuring we remain compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Provide prompt response and resolution for facility-related emergencies such as HVAC outages, plumbing failures, electrical disruptions, fire/security alarms, or flooding—even during off-hours or weekends as needed.
- Perform general repairs and facility upgrades including painting, drywall, carpentry, minor plumbing, and basic electrical work with professionalism and efficiency.
- Reconfigure office and program spaces to meet changing needs, using equipment such as hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks, and power tools.
- Maintain organized records of building conditions, repairs, and safety checks; provide reports and recommendations to the Facilities Supervisor.
- Purchase supplies in a cost-conscious manner and submit receipts in a timely fashion.
- Communicate with the Facilities Supervisor about equipment or facility needs, ensuring timely action and alignment with budget and safety standards.
- Support special facilities projects and other duties as assigned—always focused on delivering real impact.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2–5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, property management, or skilled trades.
- OSHA 10 Certification preferred (or willingness to complete within 90 days of hire).
- Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
- Must have valid Massachusetts driver’s license and an acceptable CORI/background check.
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a human services setting that prioritizes respect, humility, and community integration.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, lift and move objects up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to access tight or enclosed spaces, and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks and respirators, when required.
- Work includes both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.
- Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Occasional on-call availability for nights, weekends, and emergencies.
- Supervision Given: None
- Supervision Received: Reports to the Facilities Supervisor
At GAAMHA, we don’t settle for status quo. We believe in real results and spaces that reflect the dignity of the people we serve. Join a team where your trade skills are valued, your work has purpose, and your impact is visible in every room you help maintain.
This is more than a maintenance job—it’s a chance to help build spaces where change begins.
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