Job Description
Job Description
Department: Operations
Reports To: VP of Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary
Reviewed By: HR Director
Approved Date:11/2025
WHO WE ARE: We offer compassionate support and safe housing choices for survivors of domestic violence and their children. We specialize in fresh starts, and survivors lead the way in creating their own paths forward.
The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in the operations of Coburn Place’s flagship facility and turnover of residential units within. The Maintenance Technician works in close collaboration with the Facilities team to ensure that the building and grounds are safe, secure, in good operating condition, and appear welcoming and attractive. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring facilities are in good repair and well-maintained by completing timely preventative and routine maintenance, completing assigned work orders, and identifying ongoing maintenance, facility, custodial needs and manages unit punch to ensure units are staged, cleaned and ready for new residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supervises property maintenance operations, optimizing the safety and security of occupants and property; ensures that building maintenance meets or exceeds code(s); provides oversight to the maintenance, upgrading, and training on the facilities safety and security systems.
- Ongoing collaborative prioritization with the Facilities team for day-to-day maintenance, including but not limited to changing of HVAC filters; replacing bulbs; testing and replacing smoke detector batteries; minor electrical work; minor plumbing work; general carpentry; general appliance repair; apartment and office furniture placement, repair, and/or replacement, etc.
- Timely completion of assigned work orders.
- Execute and record rotating preventative maintenance schedules, warranties, and work orders for facility, apartment units, and system equipment using the maintenance database.
- Communicates to VP of Operations and Facilities team when additional vendors are needed for services, projects, and repairs to the facility, property, grounds, and equipment and manages projects.
- Executes maintenance needs to achieve optimal vacant goal, by painting; wall-patching; performing necessary repair and maintenance; and staging furniture for apartment set-up process. Effectively working with other turnover vendors and staff to minimize turnover time.
- Conducts annual facility/equipment needs assessment to aid in the development of a capital replacement needs list to project future anticipated maintenance, equipment, and facility systems replacements including communicating maintenance and facility equipment warranty issues and assisting in budget preparation for facility needs
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Communication
- Reliability
- Teamwork
ROUTINE INTERACTIONS:
- 20% with Supervisor
- 60% with Clients/Survivors
- 10% with external vendors
- 10% Other staff members with maintenance needs
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of Coburn Place. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Five years’ experience in commercial or residential property maintenance.
- HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical experience. Certification is a plus.
- Knowledge of National Register of Historic Places regulations a plus.
- A valid Indiana driver’s license and a satisfactory MVR is required for this position.
- A clear DCS history, and clear criminal and sex offender background checks is required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate thinks and acts strategically, anticipates and addresses barriers, and considers how actions and decisions impact individuals and the organization. Highly organized and uses transparent tools and systems to monitor performance of goals.
BENEFITS
- Generous, employer-supported health insurance for staff and their families
- 401(k) with employer match to support your future
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest, restoration, and balance
- Paid holidays plus quarterly mental health days to recharge and reset
- Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Professional development opportunities to grow and thrive in your role
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ADA DISCLAIMER:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed for this position. Factors such as regular attendance on the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function.
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT
Coburn Place is a hope-centered, trauma-informed organization that values psychological safety, belonging, and shared leadership. We honor lived experience, practice cultural humility, and foster an environment grounded in compassion, collaboration, and open-hearted communication. Team members contribute to a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous learning.
At Coburn Place, we believe everyone deserves a safe home. We also believe everyone deserves a safe workplace. We work collectively to build a workplace where hope is practiced, not just promised.