Residential Maintenance Technician in Cambridge

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance company in Cambridge is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for keeping apartment complexes and commercial properties in top condition. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in maintenance, knowledge of safety procedures, and a positive attitude. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k). This is an in-person position with a Monday to Friday schedule and on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in apartment maintenance or a trade-related field.
• Ability to be on-call as part of a 24-hour emergency maintenance call schedule.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Replace countertops, drywall, paint, flooring, and other items in a unit.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting.

Skills

Ability to identify and troubleshoot common problems

Knowledge of maintenance safety procedures

Positive attitude and mindset

Willingness/desire to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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The Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for keeping apartment complexes and commercial properties up and running. This includes general repair, maintenance updates, and at times, more complex tasks such as basic troubleshooting and identifying HVAC, plumbing, and electrical needs. Our company currently outsources these trades, so you should quickly decipher which trade is needed and when.

Responsibilities

• Replace countertops, drywall, paint, flooring, and other items in a unit to make it "like new".
• Ensure that the property is safe and maintained properly, conducting routine visual inspections of the exterior and interior of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment; determine whether repairs or maintenance are needed and follow up with work orders as directed by the Property Manager or Facilities Director.
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting; use correct application techniques and tools; ensure all surfaces, equipment, and materials are clean when finished.
• Conduct apartment inspections and coordinate the assignment of maintenance personnel to restore units to a "like new" condition.
• Assist in keeping the site grounds and landscaping neat and clean and repair/replace concrete and asphalt walkways and drives when needed.

Candidate Must Have

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in apartment maintenance or a trade-related field.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot common problems related to electrical, plumbing, appliances, and HVAC.
• Willingness/desire to learn.
• Knowledge of maintenance safety procedures.
• Desire to help people; positive attitude and mindset at all times.
• Ability to be on‑call as part of a 24‑hour emergency maintenance call schedule at a site (or multiple sites) for emergencies only.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs; shovel or lift continuously for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Work in tight spaces; standing for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Safely climb ladders up to 26 ft.
• Ability to plow when needed; willingness to learn is a must.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience

• Residential maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Apartments turnover, units prep, or property maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Language Requirements

• English (Required)

Commute

• Brighton, MA 02135 (Required)

Relocate

• Brighton, MA 02135: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person

Company Description

LBC is a diverse group of companies successfully managing both domestic and international projects in various industries, including early childhood education, community development, healthcare, non‑profit, venture capital, entertainment & hospitality.

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