We are a multifamily development company looking for a flexible, energetic, and skilled handy-man/maintenance technician for our property management division. We currently own and manage over 295 luxury apartments spread among 5 buildings in Cambridge, MA with 4 of the buildings being near Alewife station the fifth building being just over a mile away. This is reason why reliable personal transportation is required.
Job Description:
Apply maintenance and customer service skills to maintain buildings and grounds to meet company standards. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair all aspects of common areas and apartment units, including: cleaning, light plumbing/electrical/HVAC, light carpentry, appliances, painting and drywall. Work may be performed independently or as part of a team.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to resident work orders in a timely way, prioritizing emergency and critical work orders.
- Prepare vacant units for new tenants, including maintenance repairs, painting and cleaning.
- Maintain and repair common areas, interiors and building grounds, as needed to maintain company standards.
- Help to prepare for City and State inspections.
- Must cover one emergency call week rotation ( I allow for a team to work out the weeks and to change with each other when needed) A person that covers emergency call week is required to work the week’s Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. This allows for person on-call to be around and allows each team member a chance to have equal balance of work and life
- Everyone must complete and turn in daily agenda sheets for work completed to the supervisor.
Skills and Abilities:
- Flexibility and willingness to learn is as important as maintenance skills.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn basic property management maintenance software, (Yardi Maintenance).
- Ability to read and complete various tenant work orders.
- Ability to work as a team member to help foster a pleasant environment for other staff and residents.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn light plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and other skills.
- Experience working safely with tools, ability to read and comprehend warning labels, instructions.
- Understanding of basic cleaning practices and use of cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment (such as a carpet cleaner or power washer).
- Walking, standing, sitting, crouching, crawling and climbing abilities are required for this position, including the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- Work is typically performed in occupied residential apartment buildings, with frequent interactions with residents and other property management staff.
- Technicians may be exposed to various extreme weather conditions when working on the exterior of the property.
- Safety is a priority, as there will be potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemical fumes and dust, and risk of electric shock.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- 1-3 years of prior cleaning or maintenance experience.
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation, (travel is required between buildings during the workday; however, buildings are located all within a 1-mile radius).
- Tools will be supplied by the company.
- Company Phone Is Given and is Required to Answer Calls and Texts especially evening and weekends when covering emergency call week
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company Paid Dental insurance
- Company Paid Health insurance
- Company Paid Time Off: Earn up to 3 weeks of PTO annually
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8.5 hour shift
- Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm
- Overtime is available with approval from Property Manager
- Pay every 2 weeks
- Requirement: 1 week a month emergency call rotation coverage required to work Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm ( we allow team to work on picking week and changing when needed to offer a good work life balance for all)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Residential painting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Residential painting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
