Maintenance Tech

Company: Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community
Location: Asheville
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: We are seeking a dependable and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is to complete work orders, preventive maintenance assignments, and daily activities of the Maintenance Department in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring our facility remains safe, functional, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Saturday - Monday 12 HR Shifts Responsibilities: Perform minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and appliances Complete preventative maintenance as scheduled Assist with building repairs, renovations, and equipment troubleshooting Maintain service and repair records Support snow/ice removal and moving equipment or furnishings Follow safety, infection control, and fire prevention procedures Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop and work areas Respect resident privacy and confidentiality at all times Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 1 year maintenance experience preferred Ability to lift 50 lbs Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Must be at least 19 years old Ability to communicate effectively in English Deerfield employees enjoy a full suite of benefits including PPO health insurance (no high-deductible plans), dental, vision, 403(b) with employer match, generous time away, professional development, and scholarship opportunities. In addition, our employees enjoy access to many community amenities and a workplace culture that seamlessly blends heart and mind. Deerfield is faith-based, nonprofit, open to all, and provides a continuum of services to empower residents to live life to the fullest. We enrich the lives of those who live and work at Deerfield and commit to be a leader in the field of aging services. We provide a non-smoking campus, and our employees provide either proof of COVID vaccine or provide a validated religious or medical exemption form. All new employees must successfully complete a background check and drug screen as part of our onboarding process. Deerfield is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in all aspects of our employment, our services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or for additional information, contact us at askhr@deerfieldwnc.org.

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