Market Maintenance Technician

It's 8:05 on a Tuesday and you've already got three work orders queued: a tenant reporting a tripped breaker, a screen door that needs swapping before a scheduled showing, and a smoke detector install on the second floor. That's a normal morning at Commons at Drum Hill, and it's exactly the kind of varied, hands-on pace this role runs on.

John M. Corcoran and Company has been managing residential communities across New England since 1951. That kind of tenure reflects something real: a culture where maintenance staff are treated as core to the operation, not an afterthought. This opening is for a Market Maintenance Technician based at their Chelmsford property, covering the day-to-day technical and cosmetic upkeep that keeps a residential community running at a high standard.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

The role splits roughly between technical repairs and cosmetic upkeep. On the technical side, you'll handle appliance maintenance, electrical work like light fixture and smoke detector installs, and mechanical system repairs. Doors, locks, tiles, handrails, and windows all fall within scope. You'll also coordinate with outside contractors and vendors, which means tracking work orders, monitoring quality, and keeping invoices organized.

The cosmetic side matters just as much. Painting, screen replacements, and window work are regular tasks, because the property's appearance directly affects resident satisfaction and occupancy. When turns happen, you'll need to move efficiently through make-ready work so units are rent-ready without delay.

The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies. Flood calls and back-to-back move-ins are specifically called out as situations you'll need to handle, so comfort under pressure is non-negotiable.

What JMC Is Looking For

• At least six months of hands-on trade or building maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to identify and address safety concerns quickly and correctly
• Strong organizational habits for paperwork and vendor documentation
• Specialized trade background in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or roofing is a meaningful plus

The pay range runs from $26.75 to $32.00 per hour, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

What separates strong candidates here isn't just technical range, it's reliability and communication. Technicians who document their work clearly, flag safety issues proactively, and build a working relationship with contractors tend to advance quickly within JMC's portfolio. The company's long employee tenure reflects real internal mobility, so this role can reasonably lead to a lead tech or facilities supervisor position for someone who performs consistently and builds trust with the site team.