Property Maintenance Technician — Safety & Repairs

Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC); Madawaska (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pension

Job summary

La Maison Acadienne and Montfort Heights is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Person. The role, employed by Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC), requires hands-on maintenance work across plumbing, electrical, painting, and janitorial duties to keep the community safe and comfortable for residents.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with on-call rotation including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years building maintenance experience.
• Ability to take initiative in performing tasks that need to be done.
• Good verbal and written language skills in predominant language of the property location.
• Understanding and consideration of the type of circumstances associated with working with the elderly and handicapped.
• Required technical training: Basic Universal License; may be completed during the first year.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine maintenance projects as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Participate in all preventative maintenance programs and keep records of work performed.
• Respond to maintenance requests within 24-hour period or notify the supervisor with reason for needing a greater response time.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests immediately and use the call back system if necessary.
• Be part of a rotation call back system including weekends, after-hours and holidays.
• Participate in safety programs and evacuation procedures.
• Maintain property equipment per manufacturer recommendations and manuals.
• Know emergency shutoff systems and secure property in an emergency.
• Make sure storage areas are neat, lit, and locked.
• Perform electrical maintenance or repairs on appliances, fixtures, outlets, switches, etc.
• Perform plumbing maintenance or repairs on drains, leaks, faucets, etc.
• Assist in unit turnover preparation including painting and cleaning.
• Perform painting of common areas as needed.
• Participate in inventory control and coordinate with supervisor to maintain supplies.
• Maintain grounds and common areas to be hazard-free and litter-free.
• Assist in trash removal and operate trash and disposal systems.
• Understand operating manuals and handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Janitorial duties may be required.
• Be diplomatic in relations with residents, staff, contractors, officials and the public.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

Basic Universal License

Job description

La Maison Acadienne and Montfort Heights is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Person. The role, employed by Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC), requires hands-on maintenance work across plumbing, electrical, painting, and janitorial duties to keep the community safe and comfortable for residents.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with on-call rotation including evenings and weekends.