Maintenance Technician

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We are looking for a full‑time team‑oriented Maintenance Technician to add to Shelter Care's facilities team to perform a wide range of maintenance duties at assigned Shelter Care properties.

• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pet friendly environment
• Paid volunteer hours
• Wellness stipend
• PSLF – Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Our Facilities Department of Eugene, OR is hiring a full‑time Maintenance Technician. This role involves the repair and upkeep of all Shelter Care facilities, including apartments and houses. Tasks include interior and exterior painting, drywall, dry‑rot repair, door framing, window installation, floor repair (underlayment, tile, carpet, vinyl), minor plumbing (drain cleaning, toilet clearing, hot water tank, faucet, shower valve replacement), mechanical repairs (cleanup and servicing of exhaust fans, dryer ducts and vents, furnaces, filters), outlet, switch and GFI replacement, fixture replacement, heater rebuilding, thermostat servicing, bulb and ballast changes.

Full duties are attached in the position description.

The Maintenance Technician is a non‑exempt, hourly position with a starting wage of $20.33 – $22.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Team orientation and consistent attendance are essential. After training, technicians join the emergency on‑call schedule.

On‑call compensation:
For a seven‑day on‑call shift, the worker receives $75 for each weekday and $125 for each weekend day, totaling $200 for the full week.

Technicians will interact with Shelter Care clients daily. Clients often have histories of homelessness and/or serious mental illness.

Shelter Care is a social services agency directed by a board of community volunteers. We provide housing solutions and wraparound services for families and community members facing homelessness or serious mental illness in the Eugene/Springfield area. Our programs help many people in the community.

We create a fun, positive company culture with opportunities for professional development.

• Aptitude for learning quickly
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, etc.
• Capacity to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs for extended periods
• Knowledge of fencing, concrete work, furniture refinishing and preventative maintenance
• Availability for weekly on‑call schedule
• Capability to drive agency vehicles
• Successful completion of a DHS background check

• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness

We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.

The E‑Verify Program requires this position to be filled under federal employment verification.