Maintenance Technician

Overview

Are you looking for a position at a mission-driven, innovative organization with great benefits? If so, join Boulder Housing Partners! We are a PERA employer and offer great public employee retirement benefits, health benefits and more. We build, own, and manage affordable housing in the City of Boulder, bringing together staff and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to accomplish a common goal.

Hiring range and benefits: Hiring Range: $24- $26/hour DOQ. Applications will be accepted through February 27, 2026.

What it s like to work for us: If your goal is to help build diverse and inclusive communities by providing homes, creating community and changing lives, consider joining us  know our employees are our most important resource, in addition to rewarding and meaningful work we enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision health plans
• Retirement benefits that includes PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Employee wellness program
• Long term disability
• 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Five Fridays off during the summer
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training opportunities, and more

To support the day-to-day maintenance operations for Boulder Housing Partners with the goal of providing excellent customer and risk management service to residents, staff, and properties.

Under limited supervision, assists higher classified maintenance technicians to perform a variety of semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and miscellaneous building maintenance tasks in the areas of maintenance, construction, and equipment operation for Boulder Housing Partners  properties and facilities, and to perform related duties as required.

• Under limited supervision, assists in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks on Boulder Housing Partners  (BHP) properties and units, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, plumbing, and appliances. This includes basic troubleshooting of systems, performing simple preventive maintenance on equipment, and minor repair work on plumbing, electrical systems, and building structures.
• Performs a variety of interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, and carpentry on Boulder Housing Partners  property and units
• Assists Boulder Housing Partners Maintenance Technicians II and III, and/or contract repair persons in a variety of maintenance and repair functions on units, structures and grounds, as well as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, or related systems and equipment
• Performs irrigation, landscaping, snow removal, and other related duties to maintain the properties. Snow removal on-call duty is required on weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required on shifts determined by management
• Uses tools and equipment in the performance of maintenance tasks including hand tools, power tools, electrical test meters and similar diagnostic tools, long-handled tools, welders, bench grinder and drill press, floor sander, grounds keeping equipment, and BHP vehicles
• Follows set procedures for record keeping and completes relevant paperwork, including work orders and purchase orders
• Interacts with residents using good communication and customer relations skills at all times
• May need to work after hours to assist Maintenance Technician II and III with health, safety, or security risk responses at sites
• With Maintenance Supervisor s approval, will participate in the Boulder Housing Partner s 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance System. This requires being on a 24-hour call for seven days in a shop rotation, responding to emergency maintenance requests that may involve safety, life-threatening, or security risk. System requires quick response and independent decision-making; overtime may be required on shifts determined by management
• May work with seasonal, temporary, or volunteer employees
• Remains generally alert to conditions and events, anticipating needed repairs
• Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of BHP
• Takes proper safety precautions and uses required safety equipment; works in all environments, applying universal precautions due to medical hazards confronted within residents  units
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job

Building maintenance and repair experience, including demonstrated general working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems and equipment. Ability to perform minor troubleshooting. Previous stable and successful work history. Proven ability to follow set procedures for record keeping and complete relevant paperwork. Ability to work in an outdoor environment, in and around equipment, in areas of limited access, and confined spaces requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Ability to operate a variety of long-handled, manual, and power tools and equipment. Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and…