Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement savings with match

Life, disability insurance

Mental wellness services

13 paid holidays

Earned time off — vacation

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avesta Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help maintain the physical operations of our Gorham portfolio. The role covers routine, emergency, and preventative repairs to apartments and buildings, with a focus on safety, comfort, and resident satisfaction.

You’ll perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting and light carpentry, manage work orders, and document activity using a company-issued phone. A reliable vehicle and on-call availability are required.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of general apartment and building repairs including plumbing, electrical, painting and light carpentry.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to complete work orders and log records via app.
• Strong communication and customer service for work in occupied apartments.
• Willingness to work a rotating on-call schedule.
• Reliable vehicle and mileage reimbursement for daily transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs.
• Maintain buildings and grounds.
• Assist property management to meet safety and comfort standards.
• Respond to resident needs and document work in the app.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Customer service

On-call availability

Reliable vehicle

Tools

Company-issued phone

Job description

Description

Are you motivated by keeping communities safe, welcoming, and well-maintained? Do you take pride in solving problems on the spot and ensuring residents feel truly at home? Avesta Housing is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Maintenance Technician to help maintain the physical operations of our properties and support our vibrant communities.

In this hands-on role, you’ll perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs, maintain buildings and grounds, and collaborate closely with property management to ensure every home meets Avesta’s high standards for safety and comfort. You’ll play a key part in creating a quality living environment, responding to resident needs, and upholding our commitment to inclusivity and respect.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy rolling up your sleeves to tackle maintenance and repairs
• Bring the skill, or a strong aptitude to learn the skills, for completing routine property maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, basic electrical and light carpentry
• Find satisfaction working with structured daily tasks that include tending to routine apartment and building needs as well have the ability to switch gears quickly when unexpected emergent needs arise
• Want to make a lasting impact on residents’ daily lives and community well-being
• Thrive in an environment working independently as well as being part of and contributing to a supportive team.

About Avesta Housing

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

What it’s Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.

See what makes us more than just a workplace here.

Requirements

• A reliable and independent individual who has the willingness to learn and grow in a mission-based environment
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, general apartment and building repairs including basic plumbing, basic electrical, painting and light carpentry
• Mechanical aptitude
• Detail oriented with ability to independently complete assigned work orders and maintain digital records of completion via app usage on a company issued cellular phone
• Good communications skills
• Strong customer service skills that include working professionally in occupied apartments
• Experience with technology including use of company issues cellular phone and work related applications
• Availability to work a shared rotating on-call schedule is required
• Reliable vehicle for daily transportation use is required, mileage reimbursement provided

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with opportunity for overtime pay. Hourly wage is $22.00 - $24.00/hour.

Work Location

This job is on-site at a defined portfolio with properties in and around Gorham, ME.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.