Maintenance Technician

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 It's 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!

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs
• Maintain buildings and grounds
• Collaborate closely with property management to ensure every home meets Avesta's high standards for safety and comfort
• Create a quality living environment by responding to resident needs
• Uphold our commitment to inclusivity and respect
• Complete routine apartment and building needs including basic plumbing, basic electrical, and light carpentry
• Switch gears quickly when unexpected emergent needs arise
• Independently complete assigned work orders and maintain digital records of completion via app usage on a company issued cellular phone

Requirements

• 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
• Detail oriented with ability to independently complete assigned work orders
• Good communications skills
• Strong customer service skills that include working professionally in occupied apartments
• Experience with technology including use of company issued 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

Pay

Hourly wage is $22.00 - $25.00/hour. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with opportunity for overtime pay.

Work Location

This job is on-site at a defined portfolio with properties in Exeter, NH.

Benefits

• 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
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement