Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Opening in Fall 2026, Avivo Village Central Minnesota is bringing Avivo's innovative approach to ending homelessness to St. Cloud.
As a Maintenance Specialist, you'll help launch a brand-new program by creating and maintaining safe, welcoming, and functional spaces for residents, staff, and visitors. From preparing housing units for new residents to maintaining facility grounds and responding to maintenance needs, your work will play an essential role in supporting a positive resident experience.
Founding Team Opportunity: Help shape the environment, appearance, and daily operations of Avivo Village Central Minnesota from day one.
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Complete painting, drywall, and unit restoration projects to prepare resident spaces
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Perform general maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall work
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Support the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of housing units, common spaces, and work environments
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Move, assemble, and set up furniture and equipment for housing units and offices
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Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal, landscaping, lawn care, and trash removal
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Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns
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Respond to maintenance requests and occasional facility emergencies
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Follow safety and security procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff
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Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and external vendors to support facility operations
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Provide respectful, customer-focused service aligned with Avivo's values
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High school diploma or GED
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At least one year of maintenance, construction, facilities, or trades experience, or a strong willingness and aptitude to learn
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Experience using hand tools, power tools, and performing basic repairs
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Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
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Ability to work safely on ladders and perform physically demanding tasks
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Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
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Professional communication and customer service skills
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Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and communities
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Basic computer skills, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office
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Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel locally as needed
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Medical Health plan
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
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Dental plan
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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
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Long term disability
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Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
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401(k) Plan
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10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
Submit your application online through Avivo’s Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications encouraged as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
Make a Difference with Avivo.
Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.
Avivo will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.
