Maintenance Technician — Multitrade, On‑Call, Career Growth

Helena, MT; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

37 days PTO (paid time off)

Montana PERIS retirement system

Job summary

Helena Housing Authority seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs on building components and utilities. The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and landscape tasks, with the ability to respond promptly to emergencies.

The position involves indoor/outdoor work in all weather, a valid Montana driver's license, and passing a thorough background check. On-call rotation is required. Full-time benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation with vocational coursework and three years of experience in building construction and/or maintenance and grounds keeping.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Montana driver's license.
• Must pass an extensive background check, including criminal history check.
• Rotating on-call is a requirement; must be available to respond in-person within 30 minutes to facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of doors, windows, gates, walls, floors, roofs, and other building features using carpentry, cabinetry, drywall, tiling, roofing, and tools.
• Maintenance and repair of utilities, appliances, and mechanical systems using plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding knowledge.
• Performing manual and semi-skilled tasks for grounds maintenance and landscape with various tools and equipment.
• May involve remediating contaminated units, inspections, and pest management.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with vocational coursework

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Helena Housing Authority seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs on building components and utilities. The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and landscape tasks, with the ability to respond promptly to emergencies.

The position involves indoor/outdoor work in all weather, a valid Montana driver's license, and passing a thorough background check. On-call rotation is required. Full-time benefits accompany the role.