Maintenance Technician

About the role

At VOA, we envision a community where no one experiences homelessness and every person has the opportunity to thrive. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting that mission by ensuring our apartments, shelters, homes, and office spaces remain safe, functional, and welcoming. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in quality work, and values making a meaningful impact in the community every day. If you're self-motivated, dependable, and skilled in facility maintenance, we'd love to have you join our team.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and preventative maintenance of VOA-owned and operated facilities, including apartment communities, shelters, transitional housing properties, and administrative offices. This position performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks involving plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, painting, flooring, locksmith work, equipment maintenance, and general facility operations. The Maintenance Technician works independently, responds to maintenance concerns promptly, and helps maintain safe, comfortable environments for participants, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance & Repair: Inspect buildings, grounds, equipment, and building systems to ensure safety and operational readiness; identify maintenance needs and perform routine repairs; troubleshoot and repair minor electrical issues, including replacement of bulbs, ballasts, and fuses; perform basic plumbing repairs, unclog drains, and maintain plumbing fixtures; assist with carpentry, painting, flooring, and general building repairs; install, repair, and replace locks and related hardware; inspect, service, and maintain doors and windows; support preventative maintenance activities and HVAC filter replacement; perform periodic maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Property Support: Complete maintenance work orders accurately and in a timely manner; conduct annual and move-in housing quality inspections; perform required compliance-related facility inspections; assist with snow removal and seasonal property maintenance; support furniture, equipment, and supply moving projects; drive to multiple VOA locations and transport materials as needed.
• Emergency Response: Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend maintenance needs; respond to facility emergencies and critical maintenance issues outside of regular business hours; follow all safety practices and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Team & Mission Support: Communicate professionally and respectfully with participants, staff, vendors, community members, and stakeholders; maintain accurate records related to inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities; follow organizational policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations; support a culture of accountability, respect, and service excellence; perform additional