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# WordPress Support & Maintenance Specialist (Contract, Remote)

- **Company:** Clutch Creative
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Domain Name System (DNS), WordPress, Transport Layer Security, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=19f21ca1b8459eb9

## About the Role

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

## Description

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


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