General Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

As a General (Building Trades) Maintenance Technician, you’ll work across the Village performing the hands-on maintenance that makes the guest experience possible: carpentry, repairs, snow removal, pest monitoring, mail runs, and more. You’ll report to the Building Trades Manager and work both independently and alongside a close-knit facilities team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform carpentry, basic repairs, and general maintenance throughout the Village
• Monitor, document, and respond to pest activity on campus using safe, established practices
• Assist with projects involving masonry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Support snow and ice removal as needed
• Make daily mail and supply runs on campus and off-site
• Track and update work requests using our facilities management software
• Maintain and provide general hand tools; maintain OSV power tools
• Respond to emergency and after-hours calls as needed
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends for events
• Help ensure the safety, cleanliness, and appearance of the entire museum grounds
• Provide a welcoming experience for all visitors you encounter

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of general maintenance, facilities, or related trade experience
• OSHA 10 certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Valid driver’s license required
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
• Knowledge of safe pest control practices
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work cooperatively with people of diverse backgrounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally up to 80 lbs. — this is an essential function of the job given the nature of facilities and grounds work
• Must have close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently works outdoors in all weather conditions
• Occasionally works at elevated heights

ABOUT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE

Old Sturbridge Village is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We believe every member of our team enriches our work by bringing different ways of understanding and engaging the world around us.

Old Sturbridge Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or military service.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of this position, please contact us during the application process — we encourage you to reach out early so we can work with you.

Old Sturbridge Village is the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, spanning more than 200 scenic acres with over 40 original historic buildings, including homes, mills, trade shops, and a working farm. Our Facilities team helps preserve this unique living history museum while ensuring an exceptional experience for thousands of visitors each year.