Maintenance Technician

At Sojourner House, property maintenance is about more than keeping buildings in good condition. Every repair, unit turnover, and property improvement helps create safe, welcoming homes for survivors and families rebuilding their lives.

The Property Maintenance Technician supports residential properties throughout Rhode Island and works closely with Property Management, Operations, contractors, and vendors. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality work, solves problems independently, and understands the importance of maintaining safe and dignified housing.

• Perform general residential maintenance and repairs, including drywall, painting, minor plumbing and electrical work, carpentry, flooring, doors and locks, cabinets, fixtures, appliances, windows, caulking, and hardware.
• Prepare apartments for new residents by completing repairs, painting, patching, fixture replacement, punch-list items, cleaning as needed, and final quality checks.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance inspections, identify concerns early, monitor building conditions, and report safety or repair needs.
• Support exterior and seasonal property maintenance, including grounds upkeep, litter removal, walkways, entrances, and snow and ice response.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and document work within agency systems.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and organized condition.
• Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, contractors, and vendors while respecting resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Travel between Sojourner House properties throughout Rhode Island.
• Participate in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule and respond on-site when emergencies require immediate attention.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) or more years of verifiable residential or property maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing repairs across multiple trades.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle; company vehicles are not provided.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond appropriately to changing maintenance needs.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, Google Workspace, and property management/work-order systems such as Buildium.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical work that may include bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and occasional ladder use.
• Ability to work safely in occupied residences, construction environments, and varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• EPA Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) or Lead Abatement certification.
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or carpentry experience or certifications.
• Experience maintaining affordable housing or nonprofit residential properties.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Successful team members take ownership of their work, pay attention to detail, communicate proactively, adapt when priorities change, and treat residents and properties with professionalism and respect.

This role is essential to keeping Sojourner House properties safe, functional, welcoming, and ready to support the individuals and families we serve. All employees must successfully pass a criminal background check after accepting the offer.