Maintenance Staff I

Birch Bay Retirement Village • Bar Harbor, ME

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you handy, reliable, and passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment? Birch Bay Retirement Village is looking for a Maintenance professional to help keep our community running smoothly and looking its best. This position supports a comfortable, home-like environment for residents by addressing service requests promptly and maintaining compliance with safety standards. What You’ll Do: · Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure safety and functionality. · Handle basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry tasks. · Prepare and refresh resident units for move-in (painting, cleaning, minor fixes). · Maintain common areas and landscaping; assist with snow removal and seasonal projects. · Respond promptly and courteously to resident and staff maintenance requests. · Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies. Why You’ll Love It Here: · Birch Bay was voted Best Place to Work in Maine in 2024 and 2025! · Make a real difference in the lives of our residents. · Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment. · Enjoy a role where every day brings variety and purpose.

Requirements

• Must be a High School/GED graduate.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be emotionally mature and to be able to accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to work well with others as a lot of tasks will require multiple people to assist in completion.
• Ability to be on feet most of the day.
• Ability to lift, pull and push equipment.
• Ability to stoop and reach.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Adequate vision and manual skills.
• Ability to work on roof or other high places such as ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in maintenance field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure safety and functionality.
• Handle basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry tasks.
• Prepare and refresh resident units for move-in (painting, cleaning, minor fixes).
• Maintain common areas and landscaping; assist with snow removal and seasonal projects.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident and staff maintenance requests.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.

Benefits

• MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits.
• Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees