Property Maintenance Technician

POAH Communities; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,036,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

POAH Communities seeks a Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on maintenance and repairs at Flat 9 Whittier in Roxbury, Boston. The role involves ensuring safe and comfortable living spaces, performing preventative maintenance, and coordinating make-ready work across the property.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in apartment maintenance; a High School diploma or GED is required, HVAC certification is preferred, and a valid driver's license with insurance may be needed for travel between

Qualifications

• Experience in apartment maintenance (1+ year).
• High School diploma or GED required.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Must have valid Driver's License and automobile insurance.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and on-call basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents and staff.
• Be knowledgeable of applicable laws and EPA/OSHA regulations.
• Inspect property conditions and initiate corrections for unsafe conditions.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform work area cleanup and safety duties; diagnose and repair minor problems.
• Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed.
• Coordinate and inspect required make-ready work and services.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and clean.

Skills

Apartment maintenance

Hand & power tools

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

Maintenance forms

Education

High School diploma or GED

HVAC certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

About Us

POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.

About The Role

POAH Communities is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Maintenance Technician. This individual will be a bright and dynamic leader with hands-on experience.

Flat 9 at Whittier. The Occupancy Specialist will assist with property management tasks, including HUD Section 8 and LIHTC certifications. The first two phases of The Flat 9 at Whittier redevelopment was a collaboration between POAH, Madison Park Development Corporation and the Boston Housing Authority to redevelop the Whittier Street Apartments site in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Originally built in the early 1950s, the Whittier Apartments were home to 200 public housing families. Phase three, The Amp at Flat 9, is a collaboration with the Boston Housing Authority that added market rate rentals to the redevelopment. Building on its rich heritage of this vibrant neighborhood, the award-winning Flat 9 at Whittier is an attractive, sustainable rental and homeownership community at the corner of Tremont, Ruggles and Whittier Streets. The development creates a livable site with outdoor play spaces, a mix of building types to accommodate diverse family needs, and new streets to re-integrate the site into the broader neighborhood. In December 2016, HUD awarded a $30 million Choice grant to support the housing development, resident support services and the surrounding neighborhood.

Flat 9 at Whittier: https://www.poah.org/property/massachusetts/flat-9-whittier

About Your Impact

• Insuring a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Being knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Being aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Scheduling and performing routine preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment.
• Performing work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Diagnosing and perform minor and routine maintenance/repairs.
• Insuring all make-ready repairs and services are completed.
• Inspecting and helping coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services.
• Assisting in keeping grounds neat and clean. Rake, sweep, shovel as necessary.

About You

• Must have at least 1 year experience in apartment maintenance.
• High School diploma or GED required. HVAC certification preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance coverage as use of personal vehicle may be required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with weekends and on-call basis as necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, mechanical equipment, measuring devices.
• Must be able to perform the following duties 66-100% of the time: be on feet, bend/stoop/squat/kneel, climb stairs, push/pull, reach above shoulder, climb ladders, grasp/grip/turn, finger dexterity, lift/carry up to 75lbs, be able to read and understand maintenance forms and warning labels.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Benefits At Poah Communities

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts
• Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching
• Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting
• Incentives: Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming
• Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications

Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at www.poahcommunities.com/careers.

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Pay Range: $25.14- $28.00hr