Maintenance Tech II

Volunteers of America National Services; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Saving Account (FSA)

403(b) - with discretionary contrib.

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Job summary

Maintenance Tech II at Laurel Wood, Asheville, North Carolina, is responsible for the holistic maintenance of the property including preventive work, painting, and repairs to ensure a safe and attractive environment for residents and staff. This is an entry-level role with on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

The position offers an hourly pay rate around $28, with opportunities based on experience; 8-hour shifts Monday–Friday, on-site employment with on-site apartment option available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of full-time experience in building maintenance.
• Proficient in English; read and write in English.
• Able to follow verbal and written English instructions.
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
• Know how to turn the water valve and electricity off in case of emergency.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Tech II is responsible for the overall maintenance of the property.
• Perform preventive maintenance, painting, and repairs inside and outside the property.
• Provide a safe, attractive and orderly environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Be on-call for 24-hour maintenance to handle emergencies.

Skills

Proficient in English

Read and write English

Follow safety protocols

Emergency readiness

On-site maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Maintenance Tech II

• Posted on August 19, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Asheville, NC 28803, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $28 USD per hour
• Maintenance NHC
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT008358

Description

Maintenance Technician I

Come join our awesome team as aMaintenance Technician IIatLaurel Woodin Asheville, North Carolina!

LifeHouse is part of Volunteers of America National Services, which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Maintenance Technician I Job Highlights:

• Shift: 8 hours Monday-Friday.
• Pay: $25/hr-$28/hr (based on years of experience)
• On Call for emergencies
• 2 bedroom apartment on site is available - not required to live on site

About the job:

The Maintenance Tech II is responsible for the overall maintenance of the property. Responsible for preventive maintenance, painting, and repairs inside and outside the property to provide a safe, attractive and orderly environment for the benefit, and use enjoyment protection of residents, staff, and visitors. This is an entry-level position.

Required Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of full-time experience in building maintenance
• Proficient in English. Must have the ability to read and write in English
• Able to follow both verbal and written English instructions
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols
• Know how to turn the water valve and electricity off in case of emergency

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of basic machinery and tools
• Construction experience and/or maintenance of equipment and utility experience
• Make recommendations to Community Administrator on necessary maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, and property improvements.
• Repair and paint the building exterior as needed.
• Maintain adequate lighting for the interior and exterior of the property
• Schedule and expedite work order request
• Maintain a clean and orderly storage room
• Must be capable of using and climbing an extension ladder to access the roof, windows, and siding to make repairs as needed
• Safety: Know, follow and enforce facility safety rules.
• Complete required training
• Available to work on-call to ensure that twenty-four (24) hour maintenance is provided to the properties.

Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

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