Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Peabody Properties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its team at a Fenway apartment community in Boston. The role supports the Service Manager with daily, preventative, and emergency maintenance, ensuring safe, well-maintained properties.

Responsibilities cover electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, locks and keys, carpentry, painting, drywall, janitorial tasks, grounds and snow removal, and keeping common areas clean. On-call coverage after hours is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior facilities maintenance experience (≥3 years).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Solid computer skills and customer service mindset.
• On‑call coverage for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• HVAC servicing and repair work.
• Appliance repair and troubleshooting.
• Locks & Keys management and security upkeep.
• Basic carpentry tasks.
• Painting and drywall repair.
• Janitorial, grounds and snow removal responsibilities.
• Maintaining cleanliness in common areas and exteriors.
• Be available for after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

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 Maintenance Technician to join its team of property management professionals at anapartment community in Boston's Fenway.

The Maintenance Technicians 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.

• 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

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.

This position is currently accepting applications.