About this role
Maintenance Technician / Custodian Boston Higashi School | Randolph, MA Full-Time, Hourly Position, Pay is based on skills and experience, starting at $18.00 per hour with opportunities for a higher starting rate for qualified candidates| Excellent Benefits Put Your Maintenance Skills to Work in a Stable, Meaningful Role Boston Higashi School is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Technician / Custodian to help keep our school buildings, equipment, and grounds safe, clean, and operating properly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining a facility, and is comfortable using tools, completing repairs, and responding to a variety of daily maintenance needs. You will join a supportive team and work in a stable, year-round environment where your work directly contributes to the safety and comfort of our students and staff. Why Join Boston Higashi School? We offer a competitive hourly wage and an excellent benefits package, including:
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employer-paid and voluntary insurance benefits
• Year-round, stable employment
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
What You Will Do
• Complete maintenance work orders and requests from school departments
• Identify building, equipment, or grounds areas that need repair or attention
• Perform basic maintenance, repairs, installation, and preventative maintenance
• Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and measuring devices
• Help maintain the safety, cleanliness, and structural integrity of school buildings
• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed
• Receive, store, and deliver shipments, supplies, and equipment
• Maintain tools, materials, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized manner
• Transport equipment or supplies to and from vendors when necessary
• Assist contractors, engineers, vendors, school staff, and other members of the maintenance team
• Assist with snow removal, grounds maintenance, and seasonal projects
• Provide support during school events and functions
• Perform custodial and housekeeping duties in assigned work areas
• Complete other maintenance-related duties assigned by the Plant Manager or Plant Engineer
What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, respectful, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Required Qualifications
• General maintenance, custodial, repair, construction, mechanical, or facilities experience preferred
• Comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to report to work consistently, on time, and as scheduled
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with staff and students
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Physical Requirements
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Occasionally push or pull up to 150 pounds without assistance
• Bend, stoop, climb, reach, push, and pull
• Use hands, fingers, and full-body movement to complete maintenance tasks
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Safely perform physically active work throughout the shift
About Boston Higashi School Boston Higashi School is a nonprofit educational organization located in Randolph, Massachusetts. Our maintenance team plays an essential role in providing a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our students and employees. Apply today to join a stable organization where your skills, reliability, and hard work will be valued. Boston Higashi School is an equal opportunity employer.