General Maintenance Associate (North Haven Wainwright)

WinnCompanies; Badger (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking a General Maintenance Associate for North Haven Communities at Fort Wainwright, AK. You will perform a range of maintenance tasks across rental units, offices, and common areas, ensuring safe, functional buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities include appliance installation, on-call repairs, and maintaining tools and equipment. A REAL ID compliant license is required to access the federal facility, and the role supports our mission of quality housing and service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Current driver's license in good standing.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.
• Ability to read and write English and follow directions.
• REAL ID compliance required for access to federal facility (May 7, 2025).

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and maintenance requests.
• Transport, install and connect appliances and fixtures.
• Move materials to proper location using wheelbarrows or carts.
• Load/unload trucks and prepare work areas.
• Repair and fabricate window/door screens and frames.
• Dig and level grounds, operate power tools and mowers.
• Remove flooring and drywall as needed.
• Ensure site cleanup and accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic English literacy

Plan & organize work

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or technical training

Job description

At WinnCompanies, our work starts with people — the residents who call our communities home, the neighborhoods we help strengthen, and the 4,600+ team members across 30 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico who make it all possible. As an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading managers of multifamily housing and one of the largest operators of affordable housing communities.

We bring together people who care about quality housing, meaningful service, and making a difference every day. Through our innovative resident services platform and commitment to exceptional communities, we offer career opportunities for individuals who want their work to create lasting impact.

Interested in learning more? Visit WinnCompanies to explore our benefits, mission, communities, and career opportunities.

About The Opportunity

WinnCompanies is looking for a General Maintenance Associate to join our team at North Haven Communities, a military housing community located at Fort Wainwright, AK.

In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. The ideal candidate will also perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment.

Please note that this position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls, complete Change of Occupancy Maintenance work and other property maintenance requests.
• Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Stack materials for storage or binning collecting refuse and salvageable materials.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames.
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood.
• Remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris.
• Ensure work-site clean up.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hour emergency and urgent repairs.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc.; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Basic competency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Sharp customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training.

Benefits & Perks

Eligible full‑time U.S. employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, a floating holiday, and a day of service
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and dependent care savings options
• 401(k) with company match and company‑paid life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and career growth resources
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, commuter benefits, and employee discount programs
• Flexible work options for eligible positions

Learn more about our benefits at https://www.winnbenefits.com.

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Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.