Maintenance Technician

About Us
Horizon Project, Inc. supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential and employment services. We have group homes and offices across Umatilla County—and we’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to help us keep everything safe, functional, and well cared for. This position reports to the Lead Maintenance Technician.

Location

This position is based in Milton-Freewater but requires regular travel to Pendleton and Hermiston. Maintenance vehicle provided.

Pay

$18 per hour (or more DOE)

Eligible for overtime

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM (40 hours per week)

Ability to respond to after-hours emergency maintenance requests

Job Duties

• Perform manual labor
• Basic maintenance services for residential homes, offices, and company vehicles
• Operate power and manual tools safely and efficiently.
• Have working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practice used in maintenance.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and online work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Follows transportation safety guidelines when operating Horizon vehicle during work hours.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs as needed.
• Works independently without direct supervision.
• Professional communication with support staff, clients with disabilities, and state licensing officials.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (partially company paid)
• Life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, worldwide travel assistance (company paid)
• Vision (add on), additional life insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital insurance, accident insurance (employee paid)
• 501c3 Nonprofit - Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) on your federal student loans
• Company maintenance vehicle is provided for work related travel
• Casual dress code
• Paid sick and vacation
• Paid holidays off

• Must pass pre-employment screenings: Drug test, background check, driving records check
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by company auto insurance

Required Experience

• 2 years of experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or related field; OR successful completion of advanced vocational or technical school training in a relevant field of study

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift (using approved techniques and procedures) and move objects up to 75 pounds when necessary and may require working in various weather conditions.

Horizon Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer