Maintenance Technician I

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Eastern Avenue Apartments as a Maintenance Tech I in Seat Pleasant, MD. This is more than a job! It’s an opportunity to lead day-to-day property operations while creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained community for residents. You’ll play a key role in supporting housing stability, enhancing resident experience, and ensuring the property runs efficiently and effectively. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.

Eastern Avenue is part of the National Housing Corporation of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Maintenance Technician I Job Highlights:

Shift: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday with occasional weekends
Rotating On Call - must have reliable transportation
Pay Rate: $26.00-$28.00 p/h based on years of experience

Why You’ll Love It Here

Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
National Pension Plan (fully vested in 5 years)
Paid Time Off + Personal Days
Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

High School Diploma or equivalent
6 months of full-time experience in building maintenance
Proficient in English. Must have the ability to read and write in English
Able to follow both verbal and written English instructions
Ability to follow proper safety protocols
Know how to turn the water valve and electricity off in case of emergency
Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of basic machinery and tools
Construction experience and/or maintenance of equipment and utility experience

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Make recommendations to Community Administrator on necessary maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, and property improvements.
Repair and paint the building exterior as needed.
Maintain adequate lighting for the interior and exterior of the property
Schedule and expedite work order request
Maintain a clean and orderly storage room
Must be capable of using and climbing an extension ladder to access the roof, windows, and siding to make repairs as needed

Safety: Know, follow and enforce facility safety rules.

Complete required training
Available to work on-call to ensure that twenty-four (24) hour maintenance is provided to the properties.

About Us

At Eastern Avenue Apartments, within our National Housing Corporation, we provide permanent supportive housing and services for seniors, veterans, families, and individuals with disabilities, helping communities thrive nationwide. Unlike many housing organizations, we focus on long-term stability through wraparound support services tailored to each of our communities. We also prioritize strong community collaboration, connecting residents to essential resources that support independence, dignity, and lasting success.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organization’s shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Experience

Preferred

1 year(s): Building maintenance

Education

Preferred

High School or better

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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VOA National Housing Corporation

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