Maintenance and Repair Technician

Brighton Allston Congregational Church in Brighton Center is seeking a Maintenance and Repair Technician for building repair and maintenance. We offer $29.51 per hour for 20 hours per week, plus PTO, sick time, and access to a flexible spending account for medical expenses.

Our church and food pantry actively welcome 2SLGBTQIA members, with a strong commitment to racial and environmental justice. Through our ministries, we provide food relief to thousands in Allston-Brighton. We have two buildings, the parsonage and the main church building, both of which turned 100 years old in 2022.

We seek a Maintenance and Repair Technician to:

• Conduct basic maintenance and repair of church buildings, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general handiwork;
• Maintain and repair our commercial fridges and freezers;
• Manage heating, plumbing, and electrical systems;
• Identify areas where we can improve the safety, function, appearance, and sustainability of our buildings;
• Inventory management;
• Work with the Office Administrator to schedule contractors when appropriate;
• Other tasks as assigned.

Schedule:

Set hours to be determined between Monday and Friday, 9am-5pm. Occasional weekend or evening hours required for building emergencies or urgent repairs.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of handyperson experience, including: carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively;
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds;

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in building maintenance and facilities management;
• Experience seeking bids from and hiring contractors

Beyond these basic requirements, we are looking for a team player with good communication skills, who can get behind our mission of serving all members of our community equitably. All of our staff are expected to greet our guests with warmth and compassion.

Our church, and by extension our food ministry, is committed to the work of justice, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that systemic injustice often plays out in employment practices. We particularly encourage those whose identities have been historically marginalized (Black, Indigenous, POC, woman, queer, trans, disabled, unhoused, etc.) to apply.

To apply, please send a resume and two references to office@brightonallstonucc.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.34 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $30