Engineer​/Building Maintenance

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) in the Marvella community of St. Paul, MN seeks a full‑time Engineer / Maintenance Technician. The role involves maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment in a safe, efficient manner and supporting the community’s mission of independent, purposeful living for older adults.

Marvella is a master‑planned senior housing community that includes senior housing, retail/commercial businesses, and market‑rate apartments. The location offers easy access to shops, dining, and natural scenery with views of the Mississippi River.

• Work independently and collaborate on team projects as directed by site leadership.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Execute assignments consistent with regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Perform building and equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance routines.
• Manage life‑safety systems and complete daily work orders.
• Conduct general maintenance tasks such as painting, apartment turns, snow removal, and pool care.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors.
• Respond to customer requests and address other assigned projects.

• 3–5 years experience in commercial or residential building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and follow directions.
• Professional communication with all customers.
• Alignment with PHS’s mission and operating philosophies.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Availability for an after‑hours emergency on‑call rotation.

The estimated starting pay range is $26.99–$30.87 per hour. Actual pay depends on qualifications, market conditions, and may change.

• Health and dental (including HSA & FSA) with employer contribution to HSA.
• Life insurance (AD&D).
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Holiday pay and extended sick leave.

• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Accident & hospitalization coverage.
• Education assistance programs.

• Accrue paid time off (PTO).
• Same‑day pay.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• College partnership discounts.
• Access to Learn to Live Resources.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  General Business and Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, Non‑profit Organizations

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Presbyterian Homes & Services is a nonprofit, faith‑based organization that provides a broad array of high‑quality housing choices, care options, and services for older adults. PHS serves more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ affiliated communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and co‑owns Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary‑care practice in MN.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.