Resident-Focused Maintenance Technician

Avesta-Housing; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health and dental plans

Flexible spending and dependent care

401(k) with 6% match

Life & disability insurance

Mental wellness services

13 paid holidays

Up to 8 weeks parental leave

Generous paid time off

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avesta Housing is hiring a Maintenance Technician to perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs, and to maintain buildings and grounds at properties in Portland, ME. You will collaborate with property management to ensure safety and comfort, respond to resident needs, and uphold a respectful, inclusive living environment.

This full-time, on-site position provides diverse maintenance tasks, opportunity for overtime, and entails using a company-issued phone to log work orders and

Qualifications

• Reliable and independent individual willing to learn in a mission-based environment.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn general apartment/building repairs including basic plumbing, electrical, painting and light carpentry.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Detail oriented with ability to complete work orders and maintain digital records via company phone.
• Strong communication and customer service skills for work with residents.
• Experience with technology and company-issued devices/work apps.
• Ability to work on a shared rotating on-call schedule.
• Reliable vehicle for daily transportation; mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs.
• Maintain buildings and grounds at properties.
• Collaborate with property management to ensure safety and comfort at Avesta properties.
• Respond to resident needs and uphold inclusive, respectful community standards.
• Complete work orders and log activity via company-issued cell phone.

Skills

General repairs knowledge

Repair & maintenance aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Technology proficiency

On-call availability

Reliable transportation

Willingness to learn

Independent work ethic

Job description

Avesta Housing is hiring a Maintenance Technician to perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs, and to maintain buildings and grounds at properties in Portland, ME. You will collaborate with property management to ensure safety and comfort, respond to resident needs, and uphold a respectful, inclusive living environment.

This full-time, on-site position provides diverse maintenance tasks, opportunity for overtime, and entails using a company-issued phone to log work orders and