Job Information
Aerotek General Maintenance Worker in East Providence, Rhode Island
Job Title: Handyman
Job Description
This role involves traveling to various properties in the Rhode Island area to perform general maintenance tasks and ensure buildings are in top condition. This position can be labor intensive and really need someone who is willing to get their hands dirty. This is a year round position that will require a vehicle. This position will pay $50,000 a year on salary. An English and Spanish speaker is preferred for this position.
Responsibilities
Drive to different properties in the Providence Rhode Island area.
Perform general maintenance and repair work on buildings.
Conduct janitorial duties and maintain cleanliness.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues as they arise.
Engage in carpentry tasks and patch roofs.
Cut concrete when necessary and dispose of garbage.
Install new flooring as needed.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in repair and maintenance work.
Experience in a couple of the following trade skillsets: carpentry, painting, plumbing, some HVAC, roofing, minor electrical knowledge
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with patching roofs.
Knowledge of sheetrock installation.
Ability to cut concrete.
Why Work Here?
Join a family-owned company where you can enjoy a supportive and welcoming work environment. Experience the pride of contributing to a team that values work-life balance and community spirit.
Work Environment
The position is set in commercial properties (ie restaurants, retail stores, office buildings) environment, with a typical workweek from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The role entails working with a range of tools and equipment necessary for building maintenance and repair tasks
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Providence, RI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Providence,RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.