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Home Forward is seeking
two (2) Maintenance Generalists to support a portfolio of Home Forward properties. The Maintenance Generalist supports Home Forward’s strategic and operational objectives in the following ways: performs a wide range of manual labor tasks to ensure that the agency’s apartment communities are clean places to live and work, operate efficiently and are assets to their neighborhoods. In this context, the incumbent in this position will collaborate with others at all levels of the organization. One position will support our Humboldt Gardens property, the other will support our properties in a floating capacity.
This position is represented by the Building Trades Council and is schedule to close on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
This is a full time position; compensation is $33.46 per hour. Home Forward provides wonderful and competitive benefits, including (please see the benefits tab for full details):
Generous medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental health benefits: Full time employees only need to cover 10% of the cost regardless of plan option!
Employer Sponsored Time: We have a standard work week of 37.5 hours, and Home Forward provides 2.5 hours of paid time for you to use throughout the week to create work-life balance while maintaining pay at a 40 hours a week.
PSLF Covered Employer: We are a participant in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plan. This means that by serving your community with Home Forward, your loans could be forgiven.
Long-Term Savings & Retirement is important for financial wellness and closing the wealth gap. We contribute 12% into each employee’s PERS/OPSRP pension plan as well as contributing a $750 match to your deferred compensation/457b plan each year.
16 Paid Holidays! Over three weeks in paid holidays, which includes 4-days of organizational rest.
Home Office & Internet Stipends: We are a hybrid organization and set-up our folks for success! Each new employee will receive a $250 home office set-up stipend, and $150 annually there-after. Plus, we contribute to your internet expenses too.
This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community, and establish a great career with an organization that cares about its employees. Each position will be located at:
Humboldt Gardens
5033 N Vancouver Ave,
Portland, OR 97217, USA
Hollywood East Apartments
4400 NE Broadway,
Portland, OR 97213, USA
Please Apply Today!
- One (1) year of customer service, janitorial, grounds keeping, landscaping, or building trades experience.
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Ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License within a 12-month period.
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Membership, or ability to become a member in the appropriate union of the Building Trades Council.
Home Forward recognizes that knowledge, skills, and experience may be gained through lived experience as well as education, professional experience, volunteering, or other means.
