Lead Maintenance Technician

Peabody Properties, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

STD

Life Insurance

EAP

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Referrals

Flex Spending

Job summary

Peabody Properties, Inc. seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician for its Boston, MA apartment community. You will oversee routine, preventative and emergency maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC and more, working closely with the Service Manager to keep properties running smoothly.

The role requires strong communication, reliable on-call coverage after hours, weekends and holidays, and a proven background in facilities maintenance. A valid vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in facilities maintenance and on-call responsiveness.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance and general maintenance tasks.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls.
• Coordinate with Service Manager to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of grounds and common areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Self-starter

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years facilities maintenance experience

Job description

About the Organization With a growing workforce of more than 600 team members, The Peabody Companies manages more than 14,650 units of residential housing. We offer property management, leasing, marketing, facility maintenance, accounting and finance, compliance, quality assurance, as well as sales and brokerage services. Our portfolio includes conventional and multi-family housing (single high-rise to scattered sites), senior communities, veteran's housing and supportive housing services. We are a management company that truly does it all, and we continue to grow.

OUR VISION: We put the HOME in housing.

OUR MISSION: To deliver exemplary service through:

• FISCAL responsibility to our clients;
• INTEGRITY in all aspects of our business practices;
• STABILITY for 45+ years of meeting our client's business needs;
• HUMILITY in relationships with clients, residents and employees and a commitment to always listen.

Description

Peabody Properties seeks an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to join its team of property management professionals at an apartment community in Boston, MA.

The Lead Maintenance Technician’s role requires effective and careful evaluation in response to a broad range of maintenance needs to working closely with the Service Manager to ensure the efficient operation of the properties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas of routine, preventative and emergency maintenance:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Appliance Repair
• Locks & Keys
• Basic Carpentry
• Painting and Drywall Repair
• Janitorial, Grounds and Snow Removal

Requirements of the Position

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal;
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter;
• Excellent customer service skills a must.
• Prior experience in the facilities maintenance field;
• On-call coverage for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays;
• Ability to respond and remedy maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Reliable vehicle needed to perform essential duties of the position.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Prior experience in the facilities maintenance field with a minimum of 5years and related job experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both written and verbal;
• Solid computer skills;
• Excellent customer service skills a must;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal;
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter;
• Prior experience in the facilities maintenance field;
• On-call coverage for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays;
• Ability to respond and remedy maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Reliable vehicle needed to perform essential duties of the position.

Compensation and Benefits

Peabody Properties offers $29/hr - $31.20/hr. dependent on experience, property size, location and budget, along with a rich benefits package that includes, but is not limited to,

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• STD
• life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid training
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• employee referral bonuses
• flex spending

EEO Statement

Peabody Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. If you require a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail our Talent Acquisition Managerand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment.

Peabody Properties participates in E-Verify.

Position Requirements

Number of Openings 1

Category Maintenance

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.