Maintenance Technician

Description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community while using your hands-on skills every day?

Harbor Care is seeking a reliable and mission-driven Maintenance Technician to support our residential properties and the individuals we serve. In this role, you will help ensure safe, well-maintained housing environments while also assisting clients with transportation to critical services.

This is more than a maintenance role - it's an opportunity to contribute directly to stability, dignity, and improved outcomes for individuals and families across New Hampshire.

Location: 77 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, with travel to Harbor Care properties using our vehicles

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

* after three months, this position will also include on-call responsibilities every third week and weekend.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician , you will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of Harbor Care properties while supporting client transportation needs. You will work across sites to address maintenance needs, respond to issues, and contribute to a high-quality living environment for the individuals we serve.

• Perform routine building maintenance, including painting, minor electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC support
• Maintain building interiors and exteriors, including cleaning, repairs, and seasonal groundskeeping (snow removal, lawn care, etc.)
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergency situations promptly and effectively
• Complete work orders, documentation, and status reporting to supervisors
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff
• Assist with material pickup, vendor coordination, and special projects as needed

What You'll Influence

• The safety and quality of housing for vulnerable populations
• Resident satisfaction and overall living conditions
• Responsiveness and efficiency of maintenance operations
• Client access to critical services through reliable transportation

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL POSTINGS:

• Build positive and professional relationships with clients, staff, and community partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, records, or reporting requirements
• Support Harbor Care's philosophy of care, mission, and organizational values in day-to-day work

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Passionate about helping others
• Adaptable and solution-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect

About Harbor Care

Harbor Care is an innovative, mission-driven nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, behavioral health services, substance use disorder treatment, and wraparound supports throughout New Hampshire. We believe stable housing combined with integrated care creates lasting pathways out of homelessness and improves lives across our communities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of maintenance, construction, or related trade experience
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or walking
• Ability to travel between Harbor Care locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in residential or property maintenance
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Experience in human services, housing, or nonprofit environments
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to work with diverse populations

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in urgent situations

Additional Expectations

• Maintain appropriate tools to perform job functions
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs as required
• Participate in team collaboration and staff meetings
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts after hours, on weekends and holidays.

Harbor Care values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Equivalent combinations of education, work experience, military service, volunteer work, internships, and transferable skills may be considered.