Maintenance Technician

College Housing Northwest; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays and sick leave

Health, dental, vision insurance (CHNW

Wellness stipend

Flexible Spending Account

Cell phone stipend

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Education leave

Community involvement leave

Job summary

College Housing Northwest is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the safe operation and upkeep of our student housing facilities in Portland. This full-time role requires attention to detail, basic maintenance know-how, and reliable mobility to job sites and offices.

You will handle work orders, perform turnovers, install and repair fixtures, and participate in inspections while delivering high service to residents and collaborating with staff to advance our mission and community goals.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and time management are essential.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
• Collaborative, self-motivated with a customer-focused approach.
• 1–3 years of maintenance or construction experience.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of facility maintenance."
• Proficiency with basic computer applications including email (Outlook) and internet.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders promptly and communicate progress to residents and supervisors.
• Perform apartment turnover tasks including painting and repairs.
• Install and repair fixtures, outlets, and lighting; adjust lighting as needed.
• Assist with property and apartment inspections.
• Provide high level of service to residents.
• Engage in ongoing development through company training and events.
• Collaborate with staff to support the company mission.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Maintenance experience

Outlook

Internet

Tools

Outlook

Internet

Job description

About Us

College Housing Northwest (CHNW) is a nonprofit that helps students succeed by providing them with more affordable housing in supportive communities. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the smooth operation and general facility maintenance to ensure the care and safety of our buildings. This is a full-time position.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner while communicating progress and completion with residents and supervisors
• Executes apartment turnover tasks including painting and repairs
• Installs and repairs fixtures and outlets, replaces and adjusts lighting
• Conducts or assists with periodic property and apartment inspections
• Provides the highest level of service to residents
• Prioritizes one’s own development and engagement by participating in company training, activities, and events
• Collaborates with the rest of the staff to contribute to the company mission

Maintenance Technician Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Good time management
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Collaborative nature
• Self-motivation
• 1-3 years experience in maintenance or construction
• Basic to intermediate knowledge related to facility maintenance
• Proficiency in basic computer applications including email (Microsoft Outlook) and internet
• Ability to get to/from work and job sites reliably and legally

Maintenance Technician Benefits

• 15 days paid vacation time
• 10 paid holidays and generous paid sick leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision, with CHNW covering 90% of the premiums
• $300 annual Wellness benefit
• $500 annual Flexible Spending Account, paid by CHNW
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 401(k) with 5% company match after only 6 months
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid Community Involvement leave
• Paid Education leave

If you do not have the exact qualifications above, but feel this position may be a great fit, we still want to hear from you! We are open to reviewing candidates with varied combinations of experience, education, and backgrounds.

College Housing Northwest is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce that drives innovation and opens access to perspectives, ideas, and approaches. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, College Housing Northwest provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic background, or any characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.