Building Maintenance Technician

The Peterson School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Synergy, a Boston-based commercial real estate investment and management firm, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance staff and respond to work orders for an urban office building. You will perform repairs, respond to tenant calls, and assist with supervising contractor work as needed.

The role requires hands-on trade skills across HVAC, electrical and plumbing, strong communication, and the ability to manage preventative maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Experience in building maintenance and trade skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with electronic work order and preventative maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders, tenant calls and other administrative duties for an urban office building.
• Perform maintenance duties and repairs following supervisor guidance.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized work (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Maintain and document maintenance records and materials used.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Roofing

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

CMMS

Job description

Company: Synergy Location: Boston, MA

Job Description

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate investment and management firm, is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This individual will be a key member of our maintenance staff working under supervision, performing all maintenance duties and responding to work orders, tenant calls and other operational/administrative duties for an urban based office building as instructed.

Job Requirements

• Monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
• Provides support to work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Performs repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as directed.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements as directed. Performs carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in building maintenance and trade skills, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, EMS and other building mechanical systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with electronic work order and preventative maintenance systems.
• The candidate must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Work Conditions & Essential Physical Characteristics

• Work to be performed both inside the property and outside with exposure to weather, fumes, electrical current and machine noise.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, repetitive use of hands, power hand grasping, and reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Occasional sitting squatting, crawling, kneeling.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and machinery. May be required to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally weighing up to 75 pounds.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• STD insurance
• LTD insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) plan with company match

We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and Visas at this time. Background check required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.