Facilities Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician in Boston to support the maintenance of commercial properties. The role involves hands-on work across various trades, including custodial, mechanical, and electrical tasks, ensuring properties remain operational and safe. Candidates should have prior experience and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in building maintenance or facility operations.
• Working knowledge of general building systems and repair methods.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair duties across multiple trades.
• Coordinate and support contractors and vendors on scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs of completed tasks and report issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Facilities Maintenance Technician – Boston, MA

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team in maintaining a portfolio of commercial properties in the Boston area. This is a hands-on position working closely with our property management team and other professionals to ensure that building systems, common areas, and tenant spaces remain fully operational, clean, and safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repair duties across multiple trades, including:

• Custodial work: cleaning, minor upkeep of common areas, and ensuring cleanliness standards are met.

• Mechanical systems: basic troubleshooting and support for HVAC units and building equipment.

• Electrical work: assisting with minor electrical issues.

• Carpentry tasks: Patching and painting walls, adjusting door closers, and other minor carpentry issues as needed.
• Plumbing maintenance: unclogging drains, fixing leaks, and assisting with fixture replacements.

• Coordinate and support contractors and vendors on scheduled maintenance and special projects.

• Monitor and inspect building systems and respond to service requests in a timely, professional manner.

• Maintain accurate logs of completed tasks and report issues or project updates to the property management team.

• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with building codes and company standards.

• On-call, be available for overtime or emergency response as required.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in building maintenance or facility operations .
• Working knowledge of general building systems and repair methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with a team.
• Willingness to be on call and occasionally work outside of standard business hours.