Maintenance Technician - Penobscot Shores

MaineHealth; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Penobscot Shores, part of the MaineHealth family via Waldo Hospital, seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician in Belfast, ME. The role covers buildings and grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, appliance repair, and snow removal, with strong resident interaction and responsive work order handling.

Expect 40 hours per week, day shifts, and an on-call rotation every third week. Competitive benefits are included with potential shift differentials where applicable.

Qualifications

• Vocational Education with one year of carpentry or building trades experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience in carpentry, painting, drywall and groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of HVAC is preferred.
• Knowledge in electronic equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance for buildings and grounds.
• Perform carpentry, painting, appliance repair and groundskeeping tasks.
• Respond to work orders in a timely manner.
• Interact with residents and staff regularly.
• On-call rotation every third week; resident transportation as scheduled.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Drywall

Groundskeeping

Customer service

Education

Vocational Education with one year of carpentry/building trades experience

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Penobscot Shores

Location: Belfast, ME
Facility: Waldo Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 97928
Date Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Located on beautiful Penobscot Bay in Belfast, Maine, Penobscot Shores is a vibrant 55+ independent living community offering exceptional resident experiences, engaging activities, and maintenance-free coastal living. As part of the MaineHealth family through its affiliation with Waldo Hospital, Penobscot Shores combines a welcoming community atmosphere with access to trusted healthcare resources.

Penobscot Shores is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join their team! The Maintenance Technician will provide general maintenance for buildings and grounds. Typical day-today tasks include general carpentry, painting, appliance repair, groundskeeping & snow removal. Attention to detail, and responding to work orders in a timely fashion are critical to success. The position allows for a lot of interaction with residents and is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer service and interacting with residents and staff on the campus.

Summary: This position consists of 40 hours per week, day shifts and includes on call rotation every third week.
The Maintenance Technician – Long Term Care role provides support by maintaining buildings, equipment and grounds in good repair and/or appearance. Provides resident transportation as scheduled.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Vocational Education with one year of experience in carpentry and/or building trades related to rough or finish carpentry preferred.
• License/Certifications: Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience: Experience in building construction and renovation including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, drywall and groundskeeping required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration. Knowledge in electronic equipment.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $21.09to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $21.09to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected].

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected].

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

Description

Waldo Hospital

Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 97928

Located on beautiful Penobscot Bay in Belfast, Maine, Penobscot Shores is a vibrant 55+ independent living community offering exceptional resident experiences, engaging activities, and maintenance-free coastal living. As part of the MaineHealth family through its affiliation with Waldo Hospital, Penobscot Shores combines a welcoming community atmosphere with access to trusted healthcare resources.

Penobscot Shores is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join their team! The Maintenance Technician will provide general maintenance for buildings and grounds. Typical day-today tasks include general carpentry, painting, appliance repair, groundskeeping & snow removal. Attention to detail, and responding to work orders in a timely fashion are critical to success. The position allows for a lot of interaction with residents and is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer service and interacting with residents and staff on the campus.

Summary: This position consists of 40 hours per week, day shifts and includes on call rotation every third week.
The Maintenance Technician – Long Term Care role provides support by maintaining buildings, equipment and grounds in good repair and/or appearance. Provides resident transportation as scheduled.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Vocational Education with one year of experience in carpentry and/or building trades related to rough or finish carpentry preferred.
• License/Certifications: Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience: Experience in building construction and renovation including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, drywall and groundskeeping required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration. Knowledge in electronic equipment.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $21.09to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected].

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected].

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.