Affordable Maintenance Technician

Maintenance technicians who build their careers at affordable housing properties tend to develop a range of skills that specialists in other sectors simply don't get. At Brockton Commons, you'll touch electrical, mechanical, cosmetic, and life-safety work on a regular basis. That breadth is worth something, both now and down the road.

The Skills This Role Puts to Work

John M. Corcoran and Company has been operating New England residential communities since 1951, and the maintenance function at their Brockton Commons property reflects that institutional depth. Day to day, this role calls on a wide technical range: appliance repairs, smoke detector installations, light fixture work, door hardware, tile, locks, handrails, window replacements, and painting. That last category matters more than it sounds. Cosmetic readiness directly affects resident satisfaction and, in affordable housing, regulatory compliance during inspections. Technicians who treat make-ready quality as seriously as mechanical repairs tend to stand out quickly.

You'll also coordinate with outside contractors and track paperwork tied to your work orders. That combination of hands-on repair and basic administrative accountability is where a lot of technicians start building the habits that lead to lead tech or facilities supervisor roles.

What the Day Actually Looks Like

The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an on-call rotation for emergencies. In practice, that means your core hours are structured, but you need to stay mentally ready for flood response, urgent safety calls, or back-to-back move-ins that compress your punch list. Affordable properties carry full occupancy pressure, so turns need to happen efficiently without cutting corners on habitability standards.

The position requires at least six months of trade or building maintenance experience, and a background in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or roofing will strengthen your candidacy. The pay range runs from $29 to $33 per hour depending on experience, and JMC is offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for this opening.

What This Role Builds Toward

Technicians who come up through affordable housing learn to manage high unit counts, navigate contractor relationships, and maintain documentation under HUD or state agency scrutiny. Those skills transfer directly into lead maintenance, facilities management, or property operations roles. JMC's track record of long-tenured employees suggests the company tends to promote from within rather than hire externally for senior positions, which makes early investment in relationships and reputation worth the effort.

• Minimum six months of trade or building maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Comfort identifying and correcting safety hazards
• Specialized trade experience (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or roofing) is a plus
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.