Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Massachusetts
Maintenance Mechanic jobs in Massachusetts are consistently in demand, with the state's dense concentration of manufacturing plants, academic medical centers, and large institutional campuses driving steady hiring at every level from entry-level to lead mechanic. The busiest markets are Boston, Worcester, and Lowell, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Massachusetts General Hospital, and General Electric have long-standing facilities maintenance operations. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts listings are HVAC systems, industrial electrical, and preventive maintenance programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance of all equipment. The position performs preventive maintenance on all production and supporting equipment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other
related devices
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
- May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
- Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control
systems
- General mechanical maintenance as required
- Able to lift or manage up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Experienced in legacy equipment maintenance
- Troubleshoot, support and repair of all production equipment
- Determine material, parts and equipment to be used for repair, installation and stock: Communicate same to Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer
- Participate in scheduled/preventative maintenance on all production equipment
- Install, inspect, repair and maintain the mechanical, electrical and other related systems in all production and supporting departments
- Inspect, operate and maintain steam, heating cooling and water treatment systems in entire
plant
- Complete all necessary documentation as described under company guidelines. Must comply with all company safety rules and policies
- Perform other tasks as assigned by manager
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Travel Required:
N/A
Physical Requirements:
This position requires constant walking throughout the service center. May do lifting of objects up to 75 pounds on occasion with assistance. May carry tools and equipment.
Work Environment:
Plant environment, including hot, noisy, and wet conditions. Some work in office environments. Subject to calls during hours away from plant (24/7). Constant exposure to hazards including confined spaces, chemicals, steam under pressure, climbing, working in positions above and under equipment and throughout/outside of the facility.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ industrial/commercial maintenance experience, with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively communicate (both written and oral)
- Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics at basic level
- Quality orientation and high attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Boiler License
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance of all equipment. The position performs preventive maintenance on all production and supporting equipment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other
related devices
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
- May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
- Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control
systems
- General mechanical maintenance as required
- Able to lift or manage up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Experienced in legacy equipment maintenance
- Troubleshoot, support and repair of all production equipment
- Determine material, parts and equipment to be used for repair, installation and stock: Communicate same to Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer
- Participate in scheduled/preventative maintenance on all production equipment
- Install, inspect, repair and maintain the mechanical, electrical and other related systems in all production and supporting departments
- Inspect, operate and maintain steam, heating cooling and water treatment systems in entire
plant
- Complete all necessary documentation as described under company guidelines. Must comply with all company safety rules and policies
- Perform other tasks as assigned by manager
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Travel Required:
N/A
Physical Requirements:
This position requires constant walking throughout the service center. May do lifting of objects up to 75 pounds on occasion with assistance. May carry tools and equipment.
Work Environment:
Plant environment, including hot, noisy, and wet conditions. Some work in office environments. Subject to calls during hours away from plant (24/7). Constant exposure to hazards including confined spaces, chemicals, steam under pressure, climbing, working in positions above and under equipment and throughout/outside of the facility.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ industrial/commercial maintenance experience, with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively communicate (both written and oral)
- Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics at basic level
- Quality orientation and high attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Boiler License
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance mechanic jobs across Massachusetts.
- Two or more years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience in a Massachusetts facility
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems independently
- Proficiency with preventive maintenance software and computerized work order systems
- Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals accurately
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation to facility sites
- EPA Section 608 certification for roles involving refrigerants and HVAC systems
Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance mechanic in Massachusetts?
Most maintenance mechanic positions in Massachusetts require a high school diploma or GED plus vocational or technical training in electrical systems, HVAC, or mechanical repair, often gained through a community college or trade program at schools like Quinsigamond Community College or Middlesex Community College. Employers typically look for a combination of hands-on technical training and prior facility maintenance experience. For roles involving refrigerants, an EPA Section 608 certification is required by federal law and is a standard expectation in Massachusetts listings.
Which companies hire maintenance mechanics in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring maintenance mechanics in Massachusetts include 2Life Communities, Saint-Gobain, and Avedis Zildjian, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's heavy concentration of life sciences campuses, defense manufacturers, and large hospital systems means that institutional and industrial employers make up the majority of steady, long-term maintenance mechanic openings in the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most maintenance mechanic jobs?
Boston, Fall River, and Leominster lead Massachusetts for maintenance mechanic openings. Boston's concentration of hospitals, universities, and commercial real estate drives the bulk of institutional facilities work, while Worcester and Lowell reflect strong demand from regional manufacturing plants and large industrial campuses that anchor those metro economies.
Are there remote maintenance mechanic jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 18% of maintenance mechanic openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the hands-on, on-site nature of the role. The small share of remote or hybrid work in this field tends to involve planning, scheduling, or supervisory coordination duties rather than direct mechanical or facilities work.
How can I get hired as a maintenance mechanic in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a facilities maintenance technician or building engineer assistant role, which large Massachusetts hospital systems like Mass General Brigham and university campuses like UMass frequently post as junior-level positions. Completing a certificate program in HVAC or industrial maintenance at a Massachusetts community college strengthens an application considerably. Candidates coming from adjacent trades, such as custodial services, construction labor, or machine operation, often transition into entry-level maintenance mechanic roles through internal postings at manufacturing and healthcare employers.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance mechanic jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to maintenance mechanic jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each posting.
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