Heating & Plumbing Maintenance Technician

Simplified Management • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

The Heating & Plumbing Maintenance Technician diagnoses and resolves plumbing and residential heating issues across assigned properties. The technician manages service needs from initial assessment through repair, testing, documentation, and closeout, working with a high degree of independence. The role calls for sound mechanical judgment, methodical problem-solving, accountability, and attention to repair quality. The technician identifies parts and materials early, verifies repairs operate properly, and determines whether an issue is within their scope or requires licensed or specialized support. Clear communication, accurate work-order documentation, organization, and follow-through are important to keeping each service request moving toward resolution.

The role is with Simplified Real Estate, an organization that brings together real estate businesses including Candor and Simplified Management, with teams across investments, brokerage, property management, operations, construction, and related functions. The posting emphasizes strong execution, ownership, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Hands-on plumbing repair experience, including diagnosing and repairing common leaks and related service issues.
• Experience troubleshooting residential heating systems and identifying likely causes of heating problems.
• Strong mechanical judgment and practical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions.
• Ability to recognize when a repair requires a licensed trade professional or specialized technical support.
• Working knowledge of common plumbing and heating tools, materials, components, and repair methods.
• Strong focus on repair quality, testing, safety, and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify required parts, materials, and support before work is delayed.
• Reliable work-order documentation, organization, and follow-through.
• Clear communication regarding obstacles, pending items, and next steps.

Nice To Haves

• Gas or oil license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plumbing issues, including common leaks and related service problems.
• Troubleshoot residential heating systems and identify likely causes of heating problems.
• Manage service requests from initial assessment through repair, testing, documentation, and closeout.
• Identify required parts, materials, and support early to prevent delays.
• Test completed repairs and verify that systems operate properly.
• Determine whether repairs are within scope or require a licensed trade professional or specialized technical support.
• Document work orders accurately and maintain organization and follow-through.
• Communicate obstacles, pending items, and next steps clearly.
• Maintain high standards for repair quality, safety, and attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed