Maintenance Technician

Peabody Companies; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; 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

Job summary

Peabody Properties in Salem, MA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support multiple apartment communities. The role covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repairs, locks, carpentry, painting, and general upkeep across on-site properties.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in facilities maintenance, strong English communication, solid computer skills, and reliable transportation. This position requires after-hours on-call availability and a proactive, customer-focused

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Solid computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• On-call coverage for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to and remedy maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Reliable vehicle needed to perform essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance tasks.
• Plumbing maintenance tasks.
• HVAC maintenance tasks.
• Appliance repair.
• Locks & keys management.
• Basic carpentry tasks.
• Painting and drywall repair.
• Janitorial, grounds and snow removal.
• Cleaning of common areas.
• Maintain high cleanliness in common areas and assigned spaces.
• Maintain exterior grounds according to company standards.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Initiative

Reliability

On-call readiness

Timely issue resolution

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Salem, MA

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

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance.
• Plumbing maintenance.
• HVAC maintenance.
• Appliance repair.
• Locks & keys management.
• Basic carpentry.
• Painting and drywall repair.
• Janitorial, grounds and snow removal.
• Cleaning of common areas.
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in buildings’ common areas and other assigned areas.
• Maintaining exterior grounds according to company standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Solid computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• On-call coverage for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to and remedy maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Reliable vehicle needed to perform essential duties of the position.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $26/hr – $28/hr. Benefits include 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.