What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Person position at Whitney Academy?
Date posted: August 21, 2026
Pay: Up to $21.50 per hour
Job description:
The Whitney Academy, Inc., is a unique, Joint Commission accredited, residential treatment center, serving adolescent boys with cognitive delays, psychiatric diagnoses and behavior problems. We are currently accepting applications for a Maintenance position in one of our Community Residences.
Maintenance Person Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:00pm)
Duties Include:
- General knowledge of home repair, including minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry (including sheet rock repair, minor construction, etc.)
- Assists in the on-going repair and maintenance of all the physical plants and furnishings
- Assures vehicle maintenance schedules are followed per owner’s manual recommendations
- Maintains compliance with the purchase order system in the purchase of non-stocked parts and supplies
- Assist with seasonal decorating
- Assist with groundskeeping duties
- Must be available/on-call for emergencies as well as shoveling and snow plowing
- Responsible for following maintenance policies and procedures
- Other related duties as determined necessary by the Department Head
Requirements:
- Maintenance experience is required
- Must maintain DOT certification
- Must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for transportation
- RMV and CORI checks are required
Benefits:
- $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!
- Free Gym Membership
- Fully Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (Single Plan)
- Annual Merit Increases
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Weeks Per Year to Start
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- 403b
- Tuition Assistance after One Year of Employment
- Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- $2,100.00 REFERRAL BONUS!
Interested parties please Call, Email or Mail resumes to:
Call: 1(508) 763-2202 Ext. 329
The Whitney Academy, Inc.
Attn: Recruitment
P.O. Box 619
East Freetown, MA 02717
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Whitney Academy Inc., is a unique, Joint Commission Accredited residential treatment center serving adolescent boys, ages 10 to 22 who present with a wide spectrum of behavioral problems. Behavioral problems ranging from cognitive delays, psychiatric diagnoses, and trauma reactive.
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