Maintenance Technician

At Community Resources for Justice we change lives and strengthen communities by advancing policy and delivering individualized services that promote safety, justice, and inclusion.CRJ is a unique, 140 year old nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, that provides direct care as well as research/consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health and the Criminial Justice field. Our three divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work. The Maintainence Technician will be working within the Community Strategies Division throughout Massachusetts where we have over 40 group homes supporting adult male and femlaes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The technician must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work effectively with various populations, including our clients as and staff of the program. Benefits:Community Resources for Justice offers a full benefits package. For more information visit our website.Working within a Community Corrections Residential Facility, the maintenance manager must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various populations, including residents of the program. Must be able to assign, coach, and supervise residents in performing basic sanitation functions of the Facility, including cleaning of building and equipment. The skilled Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs as needed. General duties include maintaining and general upkeep such as painting, minor plumbing, simple carpentry, and basic equipment or facility repairs.The Technician will also assist in responding to emergency facility situations. Critical Functional Responsibilities:Patches and repairs walls, completes touch-up painting and repaints rooms as required. Maintains, cleans, and buffs floors. Opens clogged drains, fix leaks, and perform other simple plumbing jobs. Performs simple carpentry tasks, such as installing shelves, hooks, shades. Repair/install door closures and door locks as necessary. Changes light bulbs, may replace fixtures, and similar minor electrical tasks. Maintains tools and equipment in working order, and maintains tool inventory; keeps maintenance room in neat condition.Assists with handling of deliveries, and moving and assembly of furniture when needed Performs other duties as assignedSalary Rate: $22.50/hr. Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentMinimum two years experience in related maintenance trade in similar Residential Disability Housing Facilities.Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.Strong interpersonal skills; understanding of contractual obligations and responsibilities; presentation and speaking skills.CRJ provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. HPID: 2022-6469

Created: 2026-05-02