Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

Full-Time | $18.40-$25.51

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Technician to help keep our retail stores, donation centers, and recycling facilities safe, functional, and welcoming for employees, customers, and donors.

This position performs a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, troubleshooting facility issues, and supporting multiple locations in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and emergency repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance
• Complete preventive maintenance on facility equipment, HVAC components, doors, fixtures, and building systems
• Identify maintenance issues through regular facility inspections and promptly resolve or report concerns
• Assist with minor grounds maintenance, seasonal facility preparation, and snow removal as needed
• Ensure facilities remain safe, clean, and operational for employees, customers, and donors
• Identify potential safety hazards and assist with corrective actions
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Comply with hazardous material handling and workplace safety requirements
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, and service records
• Order, organize, and track maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure efficient response to maintenance needs
• Respond to maintenance requests from store and program staff in a timely manner
• Communicate repair status and project updates clearly and professionally
• Support operational needs across multiple locations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One or more years of hands-on experience in:
  • Building maintenance
  • Electrical repair
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • HVAC maintenance
• Experience supporting retail, warehouse, manufacturing, or nonprofit facilities preferred

Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of building systems and basic troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Customer-service mindset and professional communication skills
• Basic computer skills for work orders, maintenance tracking, and reporting
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment

Physical Requirements

Medium Physical Demand

• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds
• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Travel Requirements

• Local travel between Goodwill locations required
• Travel may account for up to 90% of working time
• Valid, unrestricted Maryland driver's license required
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle required

Work Environment

Moderate

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, changing weather conditions, wet or humid environments, and airborne particles
• Moderate noise levels typical of retail, warehouse, and maintenance environments

Why Join Goodwill?

At Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, you'll play a critical role in supporting facilities that help advance our mission and serve our communities. We offer:

• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunity to work across a variety of facilities and systems
• Mission-driven work with meaningful impact
• Comprehensive benefits package

Learn more about our benefits and careers: https://goodwillches.org/about-us/goodwill-careers/ 

EOE – Including Disability/Veterans