Full-Time Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Wentworth Senior Living is Hiring a Full-Time Maintenance & Facilities Technician!

Join Our Mission: Success in our community starts with our people. The skill, dedication, and well-being of our team shape the care and experience we provide. Our strong resident and family satisfaction reflects the relationships and shared purpose at the heart of our community. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you’re supported, valued, and can make a lasting impact on seniors’ lives through person-centered care, we invite you to join us in helping residents live fuller, more engaged lives.

Location: Portsmouth, NH. WSL is located steps from Portsmouth’s Market Square and Prescott Park, behind the Strawbery Banke Museum.

Job Summary: As the Full-Time Maintenance & Facilities Technician, you will help create a welcoming, person-centered resident experience while ensuring the community remains safe, clean, and fully operational. If you have experience as a handyman, maintenance technician, facilities technician, or building maintenance professional, this position offers an excellent opportunity to put your skills to work in a meaningful environment.

This position requires a self-motivated individual who can prioritize effectively, adapt to changing needs, and exercise sound judgment. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of their work and follows through with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, appliance repair, and apartment turnovers (painting, drywall, fixtures, lock changes, and cleaning).
• Complete custodial and groundskeeping duties including floor care, sanitation, landscaping, snow removal, and upkeep of indoor/outdoor common areas.
• Conduct regular inspections and respond to work orders to identify, prioritize, and resolve safety, maintenance, and operational issues.
• Monitor life safety systems and ensure compliance with health, fire, and safety standards while maintaining accurate records and inventory.
• Support overall facility operations including vendor coordination, equipment upkeep, emergency/on-call response, and collaboration with staff and residents.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training or skilled trade certification preferred
• 2+ years of general building maintenance experience, preferably in residential, healthcare, or senior living environments.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general building systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting to 50 lbs. and standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and other physical tasks for extended periods.

We compensate our staff with competitive salaries and many other benefits*.

Hours: This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Rate: $21.00 – $23.00/hour

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Weekly pay
• High staff-to-resident ratio
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match (after one year)
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Employee development and education reimbursement assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free employee meals
• $1,000 employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing employee appreciation initiatives and recognition throughout the year

About WSL: WSL is a nonprofit assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of historic Portsmouth, NH. Established in 1911, we continue to provide exceptional, personalized care and support to our residents and local seniors.

As an independent nonprofit, we can adapt quickly to the evolving needs of those we serve. We are dedicated to supporting seniors’ health, independence, relationships, and interests—ensuring they remain fully engaged and living richer, more meaningful lives.To learn more about WSL, please visit, https://wentworthseniorliving.org.

Contingencies: All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check and drug test.

EEO Statement: WSL provides equal employment opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status or veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state, federal or local laws or ordinances.

*Benefit eligibility varies by employment status after completing a waiting period.