Maintenance Technician

Peabody Companies; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

STD

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Peabody Properties seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its team of property management professionals at an apartment community in Boston's Fenway. The role supports the Service Manager with routine, preventative and emergency maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, locks and keys.

Responsibilities include maintaining building cleanliness, exterior grounds, and handling on-call maintenance after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years in facilities maintenance.
• Able to communicate in English, written and verbal.
• On-call coverage after hours, weekends and holidays.
• Reliable vehicle required.
• Solid computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative and emergency maintenance across multiple trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances).
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and exterior grounds.
• Respond to maintenance needs promptly and coordinate with the Service Manager.
• Assist with lock & keys, carpentry, painting, drywall, and janitorial tasks.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Self-motivation

Reliability

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years facilities maintenance experience

Job description

Description

Peabody Properties seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its team of property management professionals at an apartment community in Boston's Fenway.

Description

Peabody Properties seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its team of property management professionals at an apartment community in Boston's Fenway.

The Maintenance Technician's role requires effective and careful evaluation in response to a broad range of maintenance needs to assist the Service Manager with the efficient operation of property.

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
• Cleaning
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the buildings common areas and other assigned areas;
• Maintains exterior grounds according to company standards.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Prior experience in the facilities maintenance field with a minimum of 3 years 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 $25/hr.-$29/hr. 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, and 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 Manager and 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

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.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.