Assistant Building Manager / Maintenance Technician

New England College of Optometry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The New England College of Optometry seeks an Assistant Building Manager - Maintenance Technician II for its Boston campus and clinics. This essential role involves building maintenance, vendor management, and acting as the key contact for facility operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a flexible schedule and proficiency in various maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Three BCBS medical plan options

Mental health and wellness benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

13 paid holidays and generous PTO

9% employer contribution to retirement plan

Qualifications

• Clean MA driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in small spaces.
• Flexible schedule with night and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage building operations when management is off-site.
• Perform maintenance repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Act as primary contact for vendor activities and events.

Skills

Light electrical and construction

Basic plumbing

Room setup and turnover

Wall repair, patching, painting

Repairing tiling and grouting

Snow removal

Job description

Description

New England College of Optometry (NECO) is a small, independent, graduate institution located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. NECO seeks an Assistant Building Manager - Maintenance Technician II for sites including the College’s historic Back Bay campus and two eye care clinics located on Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue and in Roslindale Square. The Assistant Building Manager reports to, assists, and works under the general direction of the Manager of Building & Grounds and collaborates closely with the Manager of Compliance and Safety.

The Assistant Building Manager - Maintenance Technician II is a vital member of the Operations team, occasionally responsible for building opening and closing, and acts as the person in charge of building operations when the management team is not onsite. This role involves working closely with custodial and security teams to manage events and special projects, and being the key contact for all vendor activities, including project management of small construction tasks. Tasks performed include maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, light construction, room setup/turnover, snow removal, safety inspections, and other duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

The candidate must be proficient in the following tasks, but licensure is not required:

• Light electrical and construction
• Basic plumbing
• Room setup and turnover
• Wall repair, patching, painting, furniture reconditioning
• Repairing tiling and grouting
• Snow removal by hand and machine

Salary Range: $63,000 - $65,000

NECO is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benefits include:

• Three BCBS medical plan options with employer subsidies of 75% or more
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• BCBS dental coverage
• Discounted vision services
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary insurance options, employee discounts, and pet insurance
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer

Requirements

• Full background check
• Current MA driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
• Basic computer and smartphone skills
• Flexible full-time schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to open and close the facility as a key carrier
• Respond to after-hours emergencies
• Lift up to 75 pounds and work in small spaces, at heights from ladders or scaffolding

All team members are expected to demonstrate NECO’s core values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation.