Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

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, you will perform routine, emergency, and preventative repairs, maintain buildings and grounds, and collaborate closely with property management to ensure every home meets Avesta’s high standards for safety and comfort. You will play a key part in creating a quality living environment, responding to resident needs, and upholding our commitment to inclusivity and respect.

• Reliable and independent individual willing 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 and maintain digital records of completion via app usage on a company‑issued cellular phone.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills, including working professionally in occupied apartments.
• Experience with technology, including use of a company‑issued cellular phone and work‑related applications.
• Availability to work a shared rotating on‑call schedule.
• Reliable vehicle for daily transportation; mileage reimbursement provided.

This job is on‑site at a defined portfolio with properties in and around Kennebunk, ME.

• Employer‑paid health and dental plans.
• 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 the first year of employment.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure.

We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths. We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.