Facility Maintenance

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance & Groundskeeper to join our team who will be responsible for the weekly upkeep of our Spencer, MA location. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks as needed to ensure the proper functioning of our facilities as well as continuous upkeep of our grounds. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to work independently.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication with peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needs.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Competence in repairing flooring, drywall, kitchen appliances, and troubleshooting plumbing, electrical, landscape, painting, carpentry and irrigation system.
• Computer/technology skills for job clock-ins, processing service requests, and submitting credit card reimbursements.
• Conduct routine inspection of building, grounds and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain grounds landscaping to include mowing, raking, weed eating, trimming, water & fertilize plants.
• Promptly respond to service requests from staff and tenants.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair various systems and equipment.
• Customer service-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical manuals.
• Fabricate and install fixtures, furniture, and other items as needed.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with using landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and weed eater.

Job Conditions:

• Occasionally work on weekends.
• Need reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, stooping or crouching.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights.
• Seeing to perform assigned general maintenance duties.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment:

Indoor and outdoor work environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Moderate exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hazards include:

• Working on ladders and/or heights.
• Working around mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Working outdoors for long periods of time.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificates in electrical or mechanical trades or related fields preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

If you think you are a qualified candidate, please apply ASAP. We will review your submission promptly. Thank you!

Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.