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Maintenance Assistant - Part-time at PathWays of the River Valley

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Job Description

Are you handy, dependable, and reliable? We're seeking a motivated Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Claremont, NH. Responsibilities include general repairs, upkeep, and ensuring a safe and functional environment for all of our locations spanning Sullivan and lower Grafton counties.


Responsibilities may include:

  • Performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, minor plumbing repairs.
  • Maintaining grounds and landscaping (if applicable).
  • Assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Ensuring the cleanliness and organization of work areas.
  • Identifying and reporting maintenance needs or safety hazards.
  • Assisting with setting up and breaking down for events as needed.
  • Following safety procedures and protocols.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent is necessary.
  • Proven experience in general maintenance or a related field is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Flexible with scheduling to meet regular and emergency agency needs.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Physical ability to perform required tasks, including lifting and standing for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 30lbs regularly.
  • Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation necessary. (a maintenance van is available for use as well)
  • Background Checks required.

We offer PTO, holidays, and a 403(b) plan for part-time employees.

Join us and make a difference.





Compensation details: 19-21 Hourly Wage



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Typical entry-level pay: $31k for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$31k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$28k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $49k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Mid-level roles pay ~17% more—room to grow.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
351,300 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024