Maintenance Technician

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost


• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program


• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!


• Referral bonus program


• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching


• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities


• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products


• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

Givens Great Laurels, an affordable senior housing rental community in Waynesville, NC, is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician. Reporting directly to the Community Manager, this position will have a unique opportunity to channel their knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience in a meaningful way that directly impacts the lives of our residents. The primary role of this position is to maintain the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

What you'll do: 

• Ensure that the physical aspects of the assigned properties meet Givens Communities’ quality standards and applicable laws


• Routine maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the electrical and mechanical systems, appliances, buildings, and grounds


• Empty trash, cleaning common areas, all aspects involved in turning apartments


• Obtain work orders from the Community Manager, prioritize and assign work, complete work orders


• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve maintenance issues promptly


• Attend staff meetings to discuss work orders, budget compliance, ongoing vacancies, move-in/move-outs as needed


• Purchase all needed supplies and materials within budgetary constraints

What you'll need: 

• High School Diploma or GED


• Fair Housing and Section 504/ADA certification, or willing to obtain once hired


• Previous property maintenance experience


• Knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials


• Basic knowledge of and complete repairs for electricity, electrical appliances, plumbing, refrigeration systems, plastering, HVAC, painting, drywall repair, and carpentry

Added plus if you have formal training in one or more trades (HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, Plumbing, etc.)

Compensation is $20.00-$24.00 per hour based on experience, and our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.