Maintenance Technician

Avesta Systems; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Avesta Housing in Portland, ME, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our properties safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. You will perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs, maintain buildings and grounds, and collaborate with property management to meet high standards for resident safety and comfort.

This full-time, hourly role requires basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and light carpentry skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine apartment and building repairs including basic plumbing, basic electrical, painting and light carpentry.
• Detail oriented with ability to complete work orders and document completion via company app.
• Strong customer service and communication skills for work in occupied apartments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs.
• Maintain buildings and grounds.
• Collaborate with property management to uphold safety and comfort standards.
• Respond to resident needs and maintain digital records via company app.
• Work on a rotating on-call schedule.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Resident/customer service

On-call readiness

Technology use (apps)

Reliable vehicle

Tools

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Painting

Carpentry (light)

Job 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.

Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

See what makes us more than just a workplace here .

Salary Information

$22 - $24Hourly Wage

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 Portland, ME.

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
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Employee referral program

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.

We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.

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