Maintenance Specialist

Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone's life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.

Avivo is looking for a part-time Maintenance Specialist to help ensure our housing and work spaces are safe, functional, and welcoming. This role plays an important part in supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery, housing stability, and economic advancement by maintaining environments where they can thrive.

In this role, you'll bring your hands-on skills to a variety of maintenance and repair tasks while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values dignity, curiosity, and radical welcome.
What You'll Do

• Complete painting and drywall projects to prepare housing units and work spaces
• Perform general maintenance and repairs including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall repair
• Support cleanliness and upkeep of buildings and housing units
• Move and set up furniture for housing units and office spaces
• Provide year-round grounds maintenance including snow removal, landscaping, lawn care, and trash removal
• Follow safety and security procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff and participants
• Deliver excellent, respectful customer service aligned with Avivo's values
• Collaborate with Volunteer Services and support volunteer-led efforts when needed
• Respond to occasional after-hours maintenance needs and emergencies
• Participate in team meetings, report safety concerns, and support emergency procedures

What You Bring

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of maintenance, construction, or trades experience-or a strong willingness and aptitude to learn
• Ability to safely operate power tools and perform basic repairs
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in indoor and outdoor environments year-round
• Comfort working from ladders and in a variety of conditions
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally responsive practices
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, MS Office)
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel locally as needed

What We Offer

• Medical Health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
• Dental plan
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long term disability
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) Plan
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

How to Apply

Submit your application online through Avivo's Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications encouraged as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.

Avivo will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.