POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance across Humane Animal Rescue facilities, with a primary focus on the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. This role supports the safe, functional, and mission-ready operation of buildings, grounds, mechanical equipment, and utility systems. The Maintenance Technician may also provide support at the North Shore and East End locations as needed.

The position requires a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general maintenance and repair work on buildings, grounds, equipment and utility systems across all Humane Animal Rescue locations.
• Review and respond to maintenance requests submitted by internal staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct routine groundskeeping duties, including snow and ice removal, grass cutting, trimming, and general upkeep of outdoor areas
• Partner with the Director of Facilities to troubleshoot maintenance issues and recommend solutions to improve building systems, equipment functionality, and overall operations.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and building equipment, including HVAC inspections, filter changes, lubrication of moving parts and fluid level checks.
• Identify, document, and report damaged, failing, or unsafe equipment and building components to the Director of Facilities.
• Complete general repairs including windows, doors, locks, drywall, plaster, painting, and minor carpentry tasks.
• Respond to urgent and emergency maintenance issues as needed to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, animals and visitors.
• Assist with renovation and remodeling projects as assigned.
• Obtain estimates for supplies and repair parts and submit purchasing requests to the Director of Facilities for approval.
• Monitor the condition of vehicles, tools, machinery, and animal housing equipment and communicate service or repair needs promptly.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, leadership, clients and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Executive Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• This position description reflects the physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee will primarily be based at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center but may assist to other sites as operational needs arise.
• Travel between the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, North Shore and East End locations may be required.
• Additional travel for special circumstances may be required on a case-by-case basis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS

• 1-3 years of relevant maintenance, facilities, or building operations experience preferred.
• Experience using commercial groundskeeping equipment such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, snow blowers, and salt spreaders. (This list is not exhaustive.)
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, Microsoft Word, and timekeeping or scheduling software to clock in/out and track work hours.