Maintenance Technician

POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization dedicated to managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments across various communities. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, POAH Communities is staffed by over 500 professionals committed to maintaining not only safe and comfortable homes but also fostering environments where residents can thrive and grow. The organization’s mission goes beyond the fundamentals of housing management by emphasizing community empowerment and enhancing resident success. POAH Communities believes that quality housing is a critical foundation for stable, sustainable communities, and they strive to make this vision a reality through excellence in management and service. This commitment is reflected in their ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the properties they manage, as well as their focus on social impact within these communities.

The role of Maintenance Technician at POAH Communities is a vital position focused on ensuring that the properties under management remain safe, secure, and comfortable for all residents, visitors, and staff. Located in Lynn, MA, a small city just north of Boston, these properties include the historic Chestnut Gardens Apartments consisting of 65 units, which originally comprised 5% of Lynn’s privately-owned subsidized rental housing when acquired by POAH. Additionally, the Olympia Square Apartments host 44 units targeted as fully occupied senior housing with Section 8 support. This position calls for a skilled maintenance professional who can handle a range of repair, preventative maintenance, and safety responsibilities essential to property upkeep and resident wellbeing.

This role involves hands-on work and leadership, requiring the Maintenance Technician to be knowledgeable about relevant laws, including EPA and OSHA standards, and proficient with various tools and equipment. Responsibilities include performing routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing and fixing minor maintenance issues, ensuring make-ready repairs are completed promptly, and keeping community grounds clean and orderly. The technician must be physically capable, ready to work in diverse weather conditions, and maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and on-call hours as necessary. With a starting pay rate between $23.63 and $24.00 per hour, this hourly position offers a competitive wage aligned with experience and skills. POAH Communities supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities, establishing a supportive workplace environment.

Joining POAH Communities as a Maintenance Technician offers more than a job; it provides a chance to contribute meaningfully to affordable housing and community development. The company embraces equal opportunity employment and values diversity, inviting qualified individuals who are dedicated, skilled, and eager to make a positive impact to apply and become part of a team focused on social good, quality property management, and resident satisfaction. More information about the properties and the company’s work can be discovered by visiting POAH’s property pages and career opportunities online.