About Us
With over 125B dollars of property throughout the state and nearly 20m acres of land, CORE can find the right property for you. We have also set unprecedented sale amounts over consecutive years on multifamily, retail, industrial, and mixed use properties.
About CORE
Specializing in shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial warehouses, our management team has experience controlling more than 1,000,000 square feet of commercial property in the Greater-Portland Area.
CORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employment Opportunities
If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply to one of our open positions below. Please email your resume to management@corefirms.com.
Location: Portland, ME
Job Type: Full-time
About CORE:
CORE Firms is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and management firm that services office, industrial, and retail properties in the Greater-Portland Area. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and tenants while maintaining each property at a high standard of excellence. As we continue to grow and expand our portfolio, we seek a talented and experienced HR Manager to join our team.
Position Overview:
The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring top talent.
- Oversee onboarding and training programs to enhance employee experience and retention.
- Administer employee benefits, payroll coordination, and performance evaluation processes.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
- Monitor industry trends and HR best practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in HR management, preferably in the real estate or professional services industry.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and handle confidential information with discretion.
- HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health Insurance (50% paid by the company)
- Simple IRA (match 3%) at year 3
- Year-end bonus at company discretion.
- A supportive and dynamic team environment
Location: Portland, ME
Job Type: Full-time
About CORE:
We are a leading commercial property management and real estate company dedicated to delivering exceptional service and strategic financial oversight. Our team is committed to excellence, and we are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing organization.
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the financial health of our commercial property portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate accounting, financial analysis, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate financial data.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Perform bank reconciliations and cash management.
- Support lease administration by reviewing tenant billings, rent payments, and CAM reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Work closely with property managers and leadership to provide financial insights.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.
- Proficiency in accounting software Yardi and QuickBooks is must.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health Insurance (50% paid by the company)
- Simple IRA (match 3%) at year 3
- Year end bonus at company discretion.
- A supportive and dynamic team environment.
If you are an experienced accountant with a passion for real estate and financial excellence, we would love to hear from you!
About CORE:
CORE Firms is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and management firm that services office, industrial, and retail properties in the Greater-Portland Area. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and tenants while maintaining each property at a high standard of excellence.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site Maintenance Technician role located in the Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing property maintenance and troubleshooting. Other responsibilities will include monitoring building systems, responding to tenant requests, and performing routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching after 3 years
- Health insurance – 50/50 Match
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with troubleshooting and preventive maintenance techniques
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when necessary
- High school diploma or equivalent; certification or degree in a related field is a plus
- Prior experience in commercial building maintenance is preferred
Essential Duties:
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor consistently.
- Handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers, elevators, fire safety, and HVAC maintenance across properties.
- Communicate effectively with management regarding issues, concerns, and customer requests.
- Differentiate between in-house repairs and tasks requiring external expertise.
- Manage work orders efficiently through Yardi, ensuring prompt completion.
- Accurately track work hours and project progress using Clockify.
- Use necessary tools and supplies for work orders and projects.
- Adhere strictly to safety procedures and company regulations.
- Participate in after-hours emergency on-call rotation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
Work Location: In-person
About CORE:
CORE is a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in brokerage, property management, investment and consulting. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and strategic solutions to clients across the industry.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Executive Assistant to provide direct support to our President. This role requires exceptional organizational abilities, discretion, and the ability to anticipate the needs of a high-level executive in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have experience with Canva to assist with marketing materials, presentations, and branding efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President, including managing their calendar, scheduling meetings, and handling communications.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the President and internal/external stakeholders.
- Prepare and organize documents, presentations, and reports for executive meetings.
- Assist in creating marketing materials, presentations, and branded content using Canva.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodations, and detailed itineraries.
- Assist in managing contracts and client correspondence.
- Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making.
- Handle confidential information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Oversee special projects and assist with strategic initiatives as directed by the President.
- Draft and proofread emails, reports, and other executive communications.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting a C-level executive.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM systems.
- Experience with Canva for designing marketing materials, social media content, and presentations.
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, think critically, and anticipate executive needs.
- High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health Insurance (50% paid by the company)
- Simple IRA (match 3%) at year 3
- Year-end bonus at company discretion.
- A supportive and dynamic team environment
Location: Portland, ME
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Opportunities
If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply to one of our open positions below. Please email your resume to Info@corefirms.com.
There are currently no open positions.
Position: Maintenance Technician
Full-time Salary of $37,000 – $42,000 per year
Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
Driver’s License (Required)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
CORE has an immediate opening for a dedicated full-time Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and improving commercial and multi-family buildings in the Greater Portland Area. Daily work orders and projects may include light plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, boilers, inspections, HVAC maintenance as well as other duties assigned. We’re looking for a professional who will take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, pays attention to detail, takes pride in their work, has strong customer service skills, is self-motivated, and works well alone and as part of a team. Compensation will be based on experience and abilities; paid time off, health, over-time and other benefits offered.
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Essential Duties
– Evaluate, repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers, HVAC systems within the buildings.
– Communicate with Management about any issues, concerns, and customer requests.
– Identify and distinguish between repairs, projects, and improvements that can be resolved in-house or that require outside expert assistance.
– Identify needed capital improvements including but not limited to HVAC systems, roof structures, etc.
– Receive, respond and closeout work order requests.
– Ability to track daily time and project/task completion.
– Work with tools and supplies necessary to complete work orders and projects, including turnover of apartment units.
– Maintain safety procedures at all times and comply with company regulations.
– After hours on call emergency point of contact.
familiar with fire and safety equipment located within the buildings.
– Maintain equipment, instruments and tools as required.
– Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
– Other duties as assigned.
About CORE
Specializing in shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial warehouses, our management team has experience controlling more than 1,000,000 square feet of commercial property in the Greater-Portland Area.