Senior Facilities Technician & Team Mentor

Shalom House; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Shalom House in Portland, ME is seeking a Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist to perform skilled repairs, preventative maintenance, and project work across properties. This hands-on role requires broad carpentry, plumbing, electrical skills, and the ability to guide junior staff while coordinating with the Facilities Property Manager.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, planning repairs, maintaining safety compliance, and ensuring high workmanship standards in a non-clinical

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience in building maintenance, construction, carpentry, or multiple building trades; generally five or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and complete a broad range of building repairs.
• Practical knowledge of carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing repairs, and building systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices and the ability to recognize when specialized or licensed services are required.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, instructions, product specifications, and basic technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs and maintenance involving residential buildings, fixtures, equipment, and building systems.
• Plan repair projects by identifying required materials, tools, equipment, and estimated labor.
• Maintain organized work areas and ensure appropriate cleanup following repairs.
• Identify work requiring specialized contractors and communicate recommendations to the Facilities Property Manager.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Building trades

Reading work orders

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Hand & power tools

Ladders

Job description

Shalom House in Portland, ME is seeking a Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist to perform skilled repairs, preventative maintenance, and project work across properties. This hands-on role requires broad carpentry, plumbing, electrical skills, and the ability to guide junior staff while coordinating with the Facilities Property Manager.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, planning repairs, maintaining safety compliance, and ensuring high workmanship standards in a non-clinical