WordPress Support & Maintenance Specialist (Contract, Remote)
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Clutch Creative Co. is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented WordPress Support & Maintenance Specialist to manage technical support and ongoing maintenance for client sites. You’ll handle site migrations, plugin updates, troubleshooting, and performance checks - ensuring every site we manage remains secure, stable, and fast. This is a remote contractor position (~10 hours per week to start) with the opportunity to grow., * Migrate WordPress sites to our WP Engine hosting environment
- Run regular plugin, theme, and core updates using staging and backup best practices
- Troubleshoot common site issues (white screens, plugin conflicts, broken layouts)
- Run health and security scans and provide actionable recommendations
- Respond to client support requests and change orders (content swaps, plugin adds, etc.)
- Assist our lead developer as backup for dev overflow tasks
- Help document repeatable workflows and update logs
Requirements
Do you have experience in WordPress?, * 3+ years of hands-on experience working with WordPress
- Strong knowledge of WordPress file structure, plugin ecosystem, and best practices
- Experience working in WP Engine or similar managed environments
- Ability to safely update plugins/themes and resolve compatibility issues
- Familiarity with staging sites, version control (basic), and basic PHP/HTML/CSS debugging
- Clear, proactive communicator who works independently and reliably
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with DNS/SSL/domain management
- Design awareness for frontend tweaks
- Experience working in an agency environment or handling multiple sites
Benefits & conditions
$40 - $50 an hour - Contract
About the company
At Clutch, we create beautiful, high-performing websites that drive results for our clients. We’re a tight-knit team that values collaboration, innovation, and top-tier customer service. If you’re looking for a flexible contractor role with a growing creative agency, this is your chance to make an impact!
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