Maintenance Technician - Assisted Living Facility

Avesta Housing; Portland (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the facilities of a vibrant independent and assisted living community. This position offers a supportive work environment where your skills in carpentry, plumbing, and general repairs will shine. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and positive attitudes, you will contribute to a culture that values both residents and employees alike. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a place recognized as one of the best to work in Maine.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Free mental wellness services

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Generous earned time

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Reliable individual willing to learn and grow in a mission-based environment.
• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds of the assisted living community.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical skills

Plumbing

Painting

General repairs

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Detail oriented

Education

Valid driver's license

Basic computer skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Avesta Housing is looking for a well-rounded, dedicated, skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain buildings and grounds of our 75 State Street independent and assisted living community in Portland, Maine.

About Seventy Five State Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2024 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!

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

What We're Looking For

• A reliable and independent individual who has the willingness to learn and grow in a mission-based environment.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and general repairs skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Independent judgment and ability to work well with a team.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Detail oriented.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Requirements

• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.
• A valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Ability to use tools, carry equipment and supplies, and climb ladders up to six feet in height.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software as needed.

This is a full-time, hourly position with opportunity for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hour.

Work Location

This job is on-site at 75 State Street, Portland, Maine.

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.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave.
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in the first year of employment.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Ready to Apply?

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