Maintenance Technician

Ready to make a difference in your community? We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Metairie, LA!

Salary: $21/hour

Job Purpose
The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of five ArcGNO properties. This includes routine inspections, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and coordination with outside vendors when specialized services are required. The Technician will demonstrate pride in maintaining welcoming environments that reflect ArcGNOs mission and support staff, participants, and visitors.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform daily walk-throughs of assigned properties to ensure cleanliness, safety, and good repair.
• Complete light repairs including painting, patching, carpentry, and minor plumbing or electrical work.
• Monitor HVAC, lighting, restrooms, doors, locks, and windows for proper functioning.
• Replace lightbulbs, filters, ceiling tiles, and other consumables as needed.
• Assemble furniture, move equipment, and support setup for events or programs.
• Maintain a routine schedule for inspecting building systems and safety equipment
• Perform seasonal maintenance (e.g., clearing drains, power washing exterior, changing HVAC filters).
• Track and record maintenance tasks in a logbook or digital system.
• Notify leadership when outside contractors are needed for specialized services (plumbing, electrical, HVAC).
• Meet vendors on site and provide access when required.
• Ensure contracted work meets safety and quality standards.
• Follow OSHA, fire safety, and state/local compliance guidelines.
• Ensure walkways, exits, and workspaces remain safe and unobstructed.
• Identify hazards and take corrective action promptly.

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Commercial Awareness
• Decision Making
• Effective Communication
• Integrity
• Result Orientation
• Problem Solving

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of general maintenance, custodial, or handyman experience.
• Ability to use tools, ladders, and equipment safely.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to travel between properties.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks daily.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and any of its employees.

EEO Statement

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.