Application Deadline: 6/29/2026

Salary: $89,000.00 – $94,000.00 per year

This is a full-time position.

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Administrator to oversee the operation, maintenance, and long-term care of our facilities, including the Wilder Center and Lafond Campus. This role is responsible for ensuring buildings are safe, efficient, and well-maintained while supporting a positive experience for staff, clients, and visitors. The position combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring someone who can manage daily maintenance activities, respond to facility needs, and plan for future improvements.

The Maintenance Administrator leads building operations by troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role also manages preventive maintenance programs, maintains work order systems, and participates in emergency on-call rotation. In addition to day-to-day operations, the position oversees budgets, reviews invoices, and contributes to long-term planning for sustainable building use and energy efficiency. The role includes supervising maintenance staff, coordinating with vendors and contractors, and supporting facility improvement projects.

Job Qualifications

This role requires a combination of education and experience, including a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with at least five years of hands-on commercial maintenance work and prior supervisory experience. A 2nd Class Engineer’s License is required. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge of building systems, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience working in a team-oriented environment. Additional preferred qualifications include technical training, sustainability credentials such as LEED accreditation, or project management certification.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and inclusive, respectful service delivery, along with the ability to respond effectively to maintenance needs and contribute to a well-functioning facilities environment.

About Wilder

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, wellness programs, tuition benefits for eligible academic programs, professional development funding, and employee resource groups. There is no waiting period for benefits. Health and dental coverage begin on your first day of employment for eligible employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Wilder is a nonprofit community organization that works to see all people thrive. We champion stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy and research. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
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Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
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Job offers will be contingent on the applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.

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