Maintenance Technician

Overview

Maintain and repair community facilities to ensure safe, comfortable living for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• supply purchasing
• work orders
• property maintenance
• repairs
• cleaning services
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Purchase all needed supplies and materials within budgetary constraints -Obtain work orders from the Community Manager, prioritize and assign work, complete work orders -Attend staff meetings to discuss work orders, budget compliance, ongoing vacancies, move-in/move-outs as needed -Ensure that the physical aspects of the assigned properties meet Givens Communities' quality standards and applicable laws -Routine maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the electrical and mechanical systems, appliances, buildings, and grounds -Empty trash, cleaning common areas, all aspects involved in turning apartments -Respond to maintenance requests and resolve maintenance issues promptly

Requirements

• high school
• electrical
• plumbing
• hvac
• osha
• property maintenance

What You Bring

-High School Diploma or GED -Basic knowledge of and complete repairs for electricity, electrical appliances, plumbing, refrigeration systems, plastering, HVAC, painting, drywall repair, and carpentry -Knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials -Previous property maintenance experience -Fair Housing and Section 504/ADA certification, or willing to obtain once hired

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Benefits

-Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products -403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching -Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities -Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days! -Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost -Educational assistance & professional development opportunities -Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program

About Givens Communities

-Founded in 1979 on a 160‑acre Asheville estate gifted by Marion J. Givens into a retirement community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains -Provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, housekeeping, dining, fitness, health services and transportation across campuses -Operates outreach and nonprofit partnerships that deliver free screenings, chronic‑disease programs and community nurse services to underserved populations -Governed by an all‑volunteer board and affiliated with the United Methodist Church -Announced affiliation in April 2025 to bring another century‑old retirement community under its nonprofit umbrella, while retaining each site’s identity -Engages in unusual sustainability efforts—like on‑campus solar, native plantings and stream restoration -Earn‑while‑you‑learn nurse aide training, career‑growth and peer “cultivator” programs highlight its commitment to staff development

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