Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 21 - 23
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you motivated by keeping communities safe welcoming and well-maintained Do you take pride in solving problems on the spot and ensuring residents feel truly at home Avesta Housing is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Maintenance Technician to help maintain the physical operations of our properties and support our vibrant communities.
In this hands-on role youll perform routine emergency and preventative repairs maintain buildings and grounds and collaborate closely with property management to ensure every home meets Avestas high standards for safety and comfort. Youll play a key part in creating a quality living environment responding to resident needs and upholding our commitment to inclusivity and respect.
This role is a great fit if you:
- Enjoy rolling up your sleeves to tackle maintenance and repairs
- Bring the skill or a strong aptitude to learn the skills for completing routine property maintenance tasks including basic plumbing basic electrical and light carpentry
- Find satisfaction working with structured daily tasks that include tending to routine apartment and building needs as well have the ability to switch gears quickly when unexpected emergent needs arise
- Want to make a lasting impact on residents daily lives and community well-being
- Thrive in an environment working independently as well as being part of and contributing to a supportive team.
About Avesta Housing
Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development property management and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972 our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.
What its Like to Work Here
Our team members have positive attitudes are creative problem solvers and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.
Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement friendly workplace culture impressive benefits and compensation responsive managers and company values!
- A reliable and independent individual who has the willingness to learn and grow in a mission-based environment
- Knowledge of or ability to learn general apartment and building repairs including basic plumbing basic electrical painting and light carpentry
- Mechanical aptitude
- Independent judgment and ability to work well with a team
- Professional attitude and strong work-ethic
- Detail oriented with ability to independently complete assigned work orders and maintain digital records of completion via app usage on a company issued cellular phone
- Good communications skills
- Strong customer service skills that include working professionally in occupied apartments
- Experience with technology including use of company issues cellular phone and work related applications
- Availability to work a shared rotating on-call schedule is required
- Reliable vehicle for daily transportation use is required mileage reimbursement provided
Click HERE to view the full Maintenance Technician job description.
This is a full-time hourly non-exempt position with opportunity for overtime pay. Hourly wage is $21.00 - $23.00/hour.
Work Location
This job is on-site at a defined portfolio with properties in Portland ME.
Benefits
We have excellent employee benefits including:
- Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
- Employer-paid basic life long-term and short-term disability
- Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
- 13 paid holidays
- Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Generous earned time starting with 19 days in first year of employment
- Professional development assistance
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Ready to Apply
If this job sounds like a fit for you please click through to our Employment Application. A resume that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role is required.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
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