Demo

Service Maintenance Technician I

The Community Builders, Inc.
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
About The Community Builders (TCB)

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, the Service Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the completion of general maintenance and janitorial tasks which help to preserve the property and provides a quality living environment for the residents. This role has primary accountability for the overall cleanliness, physical appearance and presentation of the community, while maintaining a positive, productive relationship with the other team members and with residents. The Service Maintenance Technician I will provide basic support to the maintenance team in carpentry, plumbing repairs, and apartment turnover preparation. This position has a requirement of five days a week in office.

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic support to repair appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
  • Respond and complete to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner, as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager
  • Assist in preventive maintenance tasks for building systems, equipment and components.
  • Prepare and perform repairs to vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins
  • Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal.
  • Assist in REAC/HQS inspections and agency audits
  • Maintain Maintenance shop and inventory to company standards and work with a safety mindset including wearing appropriate PPE
  • Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English, bilingual skills a plus!
  • Basic skills with computer and hand held devices
  • Knowledge of Federal Fair Housing Laws & Guidelines a plus.
  • Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem solving skills.
  • Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans.
  • Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites.
  • Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions.

Education & Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. 1 years of maintenance, janitorial, landscape and/or handyman experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
  • Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary.com Estimation for Service Maintenance Technician I in Durham, NC
$42,712 to $55,689
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Service Maintenance Technician I?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Service Maintenance Technician I career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$45,665 - $61,386
Income Estimation: 
$54,361 - $72,537
Income Estimation: 
$41,442 - $52,634
Income Estimation: 
$48,653 - $61,184

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Service Maintenance Technician I.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Carpentry Skill

    • Income Estimation: $48,653 - $61,184
    • Income Estimation: $54,361 - $72,537
  • Corrective Maintenance Skill

    • Income Estimation: $41,592 - $69,410
    • Income Estimation: $45,176 - $68,103
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at The Community Builders, Inc.

  • The Community Builders, Inc. Boston, MA
  • About The Community Builders, Inc. Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • The Community Builders, Inc. Lexington, MA
  • About The Community Builders (TCB) Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • The Community Builders, Inc. Richmond, VA
  • About The Community Builders (TCB) Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • The Community Builders, Inc. Northampton, MA
  • About The Community Builders, Inc. Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Service Maintenance Technician I jobs in the Durham, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • -Maintenance Hillsborough, NC
  • POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE HVAC Technician I SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Maintenance SALARY Salary Grade 69 plus supplement FLSA STATUS Non-exempt REPORTS T... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • AMERICAN REPAIR MAINTENANCE LLC Raleigh, NC
  • American Repair Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Technician Raleigh, North Carolina Who We Are: American Repair Maintenance (ARM) began over 30 years ago... more
  • 21 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!