Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

The Opportunity Alliance; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to oversee the maintenance of buildings and grounds. This full-time position involves managing operations, ensuring compliance, and performing physical tasks. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience to contribute to the agency's mission of supporting community needs.

Benefits

Generous paid time off accrual

9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays

Affordable medical benefits

Dental and Vision insurance options

Agency-paid basic life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with agency match

Tuition Reimbursement

Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Qualifications

• 2 years of practical experience with an associate’s degree or 5 years with a high school diploma.
• 1-3 years of experience with maintenance and custodial departments preferred.
• Ability to pass background checks and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer programs for maintaining buildings and equipment.
• Manage plant operations and aid in construction and repairs.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of agency facilities.

Skills

Physical tasks

Maintenance experience

Driving record

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or related field

High School Diploma

Job description

Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

The Opportunity Alliance is looking to fill the Facilities and Maintenance Specialist position within our operations department.

The Facilities and Maintenance Specialist participates in the implementation, development, and administration of programs that maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment in accordance with regulations and administrative guidelines.

The Facilities and Maintenance Specialist will also manage plant operations while monitoring and aiding in the construction, renovation, and repairs of buildings, equipment, and contents. This role is essential in maintaining the quality, compliance, and safety of all agency facilities.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: On-site in South Portland, ME

Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree preferably in Engineering, Construction Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field, along with two years of practical experience, or a High School Diploma with five years of practical experience.
• One to three years of experience with maintenance and custodial departments preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, child protective service check, and sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including shoveling snow, lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Driving may be necessary for meetings, trainings, and offsite client meetings. A good driving record is required.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(Offered to both full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per year and up to 3 floating holidays
• Affordable medical benefits
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency-paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement plan with a generous agency match
• Tuition Reimbursement (application process required)
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

For more details, visit https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are

The Opportunity Alliance is dedicated to “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Our mission is to work with people to build better lives and stronger communities through advocacy, leadership, and support tailored to individual, family, and community needs.

As a community action agency with over 50 years of experience, TOA offers approximately 50 programs serving more than 20,000 individuals annually across Maine, addressing issues like mental health, substance use, homelessness, and access to community supports. Our services focus on helping individuals stabilize their situations and achieve self-sufficiency, working with diverse populations across four key sectors: Mental Health & Wellness, Community Building, Family & Early Childhood Education, and Economic Resources.

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