Maintenance Technician, Affordable Housing

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician, Affordable Housing role is onsite in Columbia City, IN, supporting three properties with 56 affordable housing units. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday response for property emergencies. Compensation is $18–$22 per hour. Brightpoint Communities works to provide safe, comfortable affordable homes for individuals and families. The technician completes repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance to keep residents' homes safe and functional. The role also coordinates specialized work, documents maintenance activity, and communicates with residents and management about repairs and access.

What you'll do

• Complete routine repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and work orders across three properties
• respond to occasional urgent maintenance needs outside normal business hours
• coordinate specialized repairs with contractors and vendors
• update work activity in Salesforce and upload documentation
• communicate respectfully with residents and management about repairs, schedules, and access
• maintain company tools and vehicles
• follow safety, Fair Housing, and agency requirements
• participate in staff meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

affordable housing

property maintenance

preventive maintenance

resident communication

salesforce

columbia city in

brightpoint

full-time

$18–$22/hr

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

occasional emergency response

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, holidays, retirement benefits, company vehicle for approved work travel, Community Loan Center eligibility after 90 days, training, professional development, and team-building opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of maintenance experience. The posting lists general knowledge of household repairs, appliances, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, and common tools. Occasional after-hours emergency response is part of the role.

About the employer

Brightpoint is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Property Managers. Sector: 53.