Maintenance Technician –Gardner or Fitchburg, MA area

Take ownership of repairs, keep properties running smoothly, and deliver quality work residents and teams can rely on.

If you are the kind of person who sees a maintenance issue and wants to get it fixed correctly, this role is built for you. You enjoy hands‑on work, solving practical problems, and seeing a clear result at the end of the day. You are dependable, organized, and comfortable working independently while knowing when to communicate an issue or ask for additional support.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in the quality of their repairs, follows through on open work, and can move confidently between different maintenance needs without losing attention to safety, detail, or the resident experience.

As our Maintenance Technician
, you will support residential properties throughout the Gardner and Fitchburg, MA area by completing work orders, unit turns, routine repairs, and general property maintenance. Your work may include painting, patching, flooring, appliance installation, light plumbing and electrical work, carpentry, and other everyday building needs. You will also help maintain common areas, support seasonal property needs, and keep tools, materials, and documentation organized.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can assess a problem, determine the next step, complete quality work efficiently, and keep residents and Property Managers informed when needed.

• 2+ years of hands‑on property maintenance experience preferred
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, appliance repair, and general property maintenance
• Ability to complete maintenance work orders within expected 24–48 hour timelines
• Experience supporting unit turns, including painting, patching, flooring, appliance installation, and basic repairs
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned repairs
• Ability to maintain building common areas and identify visible maintenance or safety concerns
• Clear and professional communication with residents, Property Managers, and team members
• Ability to accurately complete work orders and turnover documentation
• Comfortable supporting snow removal, groundskeeping, and seasonal maintenance as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to pass required background screening

Simplified Real Estate brings together our real estate businesses, including Candor and Simplified Management
, with teams working across investments, brokerage, property management, maintenance, construction, and operations. Simplified Management provides full-service property management and general contracting support focused on quality housing, reliable operations, and responsive service. As our portfolio grows in the Gardner and Fitchburg areas, our maintenance team plays an important role in keeping properties safe, functional, and comfortable for residents. We value people who take ownership, solve problems practically, communicate clearly, and care about the quality of the work they leave behind