Maintenance Technician

Peabody Companies; Templeton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Life Insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

Flex spending

Job summary

Peabody Properties seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for a new apartment community in Templeton, MA. You will handle routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, locks, carpentry, painting, and grounds to keep the property in top condition.

The role supports the Service Manager, emphasizes timely issue resolution, and requires good English communication, strong customer service, and a reliable vehicle for on-site calls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Solid computer skills and basic business software familiarity.
• Excellent customer service and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain locks, carpentry, painting, and drywall as needed.
• Conduct janitorial, grounds keeping, and snow removal tasks.
• Assist Service Manager with daily operations and preventive maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies after hours when required.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Customer service

Self-starter

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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

Description

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

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. - $28/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.