Maintenance Technician

Simplified Management, LLC; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplified Real Estate in Maine is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide hands-on maintenance across a portfolio of residential properties. You will diagnose and complete repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and fixtures within your authorized scope, support unit turns, preventive maintenance, and property inspections.

You should be dependable, safety-minded, and able to work independently with strong problem-solving skills, while knowing when to escalate to

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance or general construction experience preferred.
• Experience in multifamily housing or residential properties.
• Knowledge of common residential repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, fixtures, locks, appliances).
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and complete repairs across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, fixtures, locks, and appliances.
• Support unit turns, preventive maintenance, and property inspections.
• Document repairs and maintain organized work orders.
• Communicate with residents and Property Managers as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Multifamily housing experience

Tools usage

Independent work

Residential repairs knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Safety-minded

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic plumbing

Electrical basics

Job description

If you are the kind of person who sees a maintenance problem and immediately starts figuring out the best way to fix it, this role is built for you. You are hands-on, practical, and comfortable working independently, but you also know when an issue requires additional support or a licensed trade. You take pride in doing repairs correctly, keeping your work area organized, and following through until the job is complete. We are looking for someone dependable, safety-minded, and resourceful - someone who can handle different types of property issues, make sound decisions in the field, and keep work orders moving toward resolution.

THE ROLE

As our Maintenance Technician, you will provide hands-on maintenance support across our portfolio of residential properties in Maine. You will diagnose and complete common repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, fixtures, locks, appliances, and general building needs within your authorized scope. You will also support unit turns, preventive maintenance, and property inspections. This role requires initiative, practical troubleshooting, and dependable follow-through from initial assessment through repair, testing, documentation, and closeout.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Previous hands-on maintenance or general construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience in multifamily housing, residential properties, facilities, construction, or a related environment preferred
• Working knowledge of common residential repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, fixtures, locks, and appliances
• Ability to safely and correctly use common hand and power tools
• Must have and wear appropriate work boots that meet job-site safety requirements
• Strong initiative and practical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned repairs
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and adapt as property needs change
• Strong focus on repair quality, safety, cleanliness, and accurate documentation
• Professional communication with residents, Property Managers, vendors, and team members
• Ability to recognize when specialized or licensed support is required and elevate appropriately
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to travel between residential properties throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire

ABOUT US

Simplified Real Estate brings together our real estate businesses, including Candor and Simplified Management, with teams working across investments, brokerage, property management, operations, construction, and related functions. We are building an organization where strong execution, ownership, and sound judgment matter. This role works directly with the Founder and creates leverage across both professional and personal priorities by keeping commitments organized, relationships active, logistics accurate, and important details moving forward. You will have the opportunity to learn the businesses, understand the people and priorities behind them, and become increasingly trusted to manage more independently as familiarity and confidence grow.