Maintenance Technician

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Look no further! Preservation Management, Inc. takes great pride in, not only making a difference at the communities we manage, but also in the greater community as well.

PMI is currently looking for a passionate individual to join our team in the Freeport, ME area as one of our Maintenance Technicians.

What you offer you: a full-time position with a competitive hourly wage and a robust benefit package.

Benefits include:

• 16 days of Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Parental Leave Paid
• Company Paid Life and Short-term disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Long-term disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tool Reimbursement Program
• And much more

This individual should be familiar with working within residential housing / apartment communities; working on unit turns, painting, drywall, plumbing, performing routine and project-based maintenance tasks, etc...

Specific Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain, repair, or replace life-safety and emergency equipment, including any item considered a life or safety hazard by REAC, LIHTC, local Codes Department, etc
• Take turns being “on-call” as part of a 24-hour emergency maintenance call schedule at a site (or at multiple sites)
• Replace countertops, drywall, painting, flooring, and other items in a unit to make it "like new".
• To ensure that the property is safe and maintained properly, conduct routine visual inspections of the exterior and interior of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment; determine whether repairs or maintenance are needed; follow-up with residents’ work orders, as directed by the Property Manager
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting; use correct application techniques and tools; make sure all surfaces, equipment, and materials are clean when finished
• Conduct apartment inspections and coordinate the assignment of maintenance personnel to restore the unit to a “like new” condition
• Assistant in keeping the site grounds and landscaping neat and clean and repair/replace concrete and asphalt walks and drives when needed

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED
• 2 years related property maintenance experience preferred but not required
• Electrical, construction, or plumbing skills preferred but not required
• Physical –Lift up to 50 lbs

Shovel or lift continuously for up to 4 hours at a time
Work in tight spaces
Work standing for up to 4 hours at a time
Safely climb ladders up to 26ft

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Preservation Management, Inc. (PMI), is an affordable housing property management firm headquartered in South Portland, Maine. Founded in 1990, PMI has grown to manage properties in 20 states, to include over 100 properties, totaling over 10,000 units. PMI specializes in managing properties that utilize government subsidies and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to provide affordable housing to their residents. PMI prides itself in offering Resident Services Programs tailored to assist residents and their various needs at many of the communities they manage.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Freeport, ME 04032 (Required)

Work Location: In person