Maintenance Technician
Aspire Living & Learning
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Description
At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.
Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment under the direction of the Building Supervisor. Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; painting, performs grounds maintenance such as snow removal, sanding, on call responsibilities, and other maintenance tasks as required.
Our ideal candidate:
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
- Experience in the following preferred: maintenance, groundskeeping, painting, repairs, carpentry, electrical, etc.
Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.
Pay of $24 Hourly
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Benefits
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- disability insurance
- sick leave
About this role
Aspire Living & Learning, a 40-year-old organization supporting neurodiverse individuals across New England and Maryland, is hiring a Maintenance Technician for their Orange, Connecticut facility. You'd work full-time under the Building Supervisor, handling a broad range of upkeep tasks: facility and equipment repairs, drywall and plaster work, painting, grounds maintenance including snow removal, and occasional on-call responsibilities. The role suits someone with hands-on maintenance experience—whether in general maintenance, groundskeeping, carpentry, electrical work, or similar trades—though the company will consider candidates without specialized background if you have basic computer skills, a valid driver's license with three years of driving history, and the physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
You'll be part of a mission-driven team that emphasizes collaboration and belonging. The position offers $24 per hour and a solid benefits package: comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 2 percent; paid time off; and access to professional development. The company explicitly welcomes applications from people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities.
How this employer is doing
solid
- Leadership Change
- Expanding
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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