Market Maintenance Technician- Part Time

Part-time maintenance roles at residential properties tend to attract two types of candidates: people who want a light supplemental gig, and people who genuinely like the work and want flexibility without giving up meaningful hours. John M. Corcoran & Company is looking for the second type at Slade Farm Residences in Somerset, MA.

The Work Itself

At 16 hours a week, the schedule is flexible, but the scope is real. Day-to-day, you're turning work orders on the technical and cosmetic ends: appliance repairs, smoke detector installs, light fixture swaps, door hardware, locks, tiles, handrails. On the cosmetic side, painting, screen replacements, and window work keep the property presentable between turns and during lease-up cycles. You'll also need to be available when things go sideways. Emergency floods and back-to-back move-ins don't respect part-time schedules, so some flexibility on your end matters here.

You'll coordinate with outside contractors and suppliers and keep your paperwork in order. Sloppy invoicing and poor vendor communication are two of the most common ways maintenance techs create headaches for property managers, so attention to the administrative side carries real weight.

What JMC Is Looking For

• At least six months of hands-on trade or building maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Comfort identifying and addressing safety concerns without being prompted
• Specialized experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or roofing is a genuine plus, not just a nice-to-have checkbox

JMC has been operating in New England since 1951. That kind of tenure means their maintenance standards and vendor relationships are well-established. A tech who shows up prepared, communicates clearly, and doesn't cut corners on safety tends to fit well in organizations like this. Someone who needs a lot of hand-holding on basic repairs probably won't.

Pay runs between $26.75 and $32.00 per hour, and there's a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match. That's a meaningful package for a part-time position. The honest value-add here: part-time maintenance roles with benefits at established companies are uncommon. Most part-time techs work without any benefits coverage at all. If you're managing multiple part-time positions or supplementing other income, having benefits tied to this one changes the math considerably.