Maintenance Technician

Friendship; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Friendship North in Roanoke, VA is hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment.

Pay range is $20.00-$22.00 per hour. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Virginia Driver’s License, with physical requirements including standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and 24-hour emergency call availability on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid, unencumbered Virginia Driver’s License required.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
• Address equipment failures promptly and report major breakdowns to supervisor/manager.
• Maintain knowledge of building systems (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry, etc.).
• Available for 24-hour emergency calls on a rotating schedule.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Virginia Driver’s License

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our Friendship North team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment.

Pay Rate:

• $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Shifts Available:

• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, weekends and holidays as needed
• Service equipment, consistently paying attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair work
• Demonstrates working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts. Always follows Friendship Retirement Community guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies
• Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants
• Immediately reports all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
• Develops and maintains a current knowledge of buildings systems. Typical areas include but are not limited to the following: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofs, Doors and Locks, and Fire Alarms
• Identifies problems in the building systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns
• Works harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort
• Use all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments. Consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA
• Is available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather. Is required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid, unencumbered Virginia Driver’s License required
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.