Community-Focused Maintenance Technician

Avesta-Housing; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) immediate vest match 6%

Disability insurance

Mental wellness services

13 paid holidays

Earned time 19 days first year

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avesta Housing seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to upkeep properties in Gorham, ME. You will perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs, and maintain buildings and grounds to high standards of safety and comfort.

You’ll work closely with property management to address resident needs, document work orders via a company app, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive community through reliable maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, general apartment/building repairs including plumbing, electrical, painting and light carpentry.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to complete work orders using a company app.
• Reliable, independent worker with strong customer service in occupied apartments.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a mission-based environment.
• Availability to work a shared rotating on-call schedule.
• Reliable vehicle for daily transportation; mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs at properties.
• Maintain buildings and grounds to Avesta’s safety and comfort standards.
• Collaborate with property management to respond to resident needs.
• Document work orders and completions via company app; keep digital records.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Maintenance mindset

Tech savvy (apps)

Strong communication

Customer service

On-call readiness

Valid driver's license

Tools

Mobile app usage

Job description

Avesta Housing seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to upkeep properties in Gorham, ME. You will perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs, and maintain buildings and grounds to high standards of safety and comfort.

You’ll work closely with property management to address resident needs, document work orders via a company app, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive community through reliable maintenance work.