Maintenance Technician I (Maintenance Apprentice

Maintenance Technician I (Maintenance Apprentice)

Framingham, MA, USA

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Winn Companies, our work starts with people — the residents who call our communities home, the neighborhoods we help strengthen, and the 4,600+ team members across 28 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico who make it all possible. As an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading managers of multifamily housing and one of the largest operators of affordable housing communities.

We bring together people who care about quality housing, meaningful service, and making a difference every day. Through our innovative resident services platform and commitment to exceptional communities, we offer career opportunities for individuals who want their work to create lasting impact.

Interested in learning more? Visit Winn Companies to explore our benefits , mission, communities, and career opportunities.

At Winn Companies, we believe housing is the foundation for opportunity—and our work is about more than maintaining buildings; it’s about strengthening communities. Through our partnership with Connected Communities, we are committed to making a meaningful and measurable difference in the lives of residents and creating pathways to opportunity for the people who live and work in our communities.

As a Maintenance Apprentice
, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents have safe, high-quality homes while building a long-term career for yourself. This program is designed not only to equip you with technical expertise, but also to build the professional skills, confidence, and certifications needed to grow into long-term roles within Winn Companies. Graduates leave with a strong foundation for career advancement and the opportunity to build a stable, meaningful career that supports both their own goals and the communities they serve.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Care deeply about supporting diverse communities and making a positive impact in people’s everyday lives
• Are motivated to grow—not just technically, but professionally and personally
• Want more than a job—they’re looking for a long-term career with purpose

This 12-month career development program combines on-the-job training with expert instruction from Winn Companies. Participants gain experience as full-time maintenance apprentices along with the following:

• 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 150 hours of technical instruction at The Peterson School in Worcester, MA in the trades and property management to develop the skills needed to become future industry leaders. Please note that travel and time is compensated for your onsite technical training at Peterson School in Worcester, MA.
• Nationally recognized credentials, including CPR/AED and Safety Certification, OSHA 10, and Certified Maintenance Apprentice Technician (CAMT), as well as industry specific credentials.
• A strong professional foundation and understanding of the trades, safety, customer service, and professional communication skills that will position graduates of the program to advance in facilities management, while earning progressive wage increases.

For more information about the Winn Companies Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, please .

• Perform repairs in such areas as, but not limited to, appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting and basic electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating procedures.
• Assist in preparing vacant apartments for market ready status in accordance to company standards.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal through snow removal, landscaping and trash management activities.
• Be available for on call activity during off hours and emergencies based on a pre-determined schedule and need.

• Interest in pursuing a career in maintenance.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and…