Senior Maintenance Technician - Longfellow Residential

Equity Residential; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to address resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance, and ensure market-ready apartments. You will help manage maintenance inventory and may assume managerial responsibilities in the Service Manager's absence.

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience across plumbing, electrical, appliances, and HVAC.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.
• EPA 608 Type I/II or Universal certification within 90 days if required.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours; after-hours contact required.
• Use of personal smartphone for certain tasks.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service requests promptly.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Prepare market-ready apartments and maintain grounds.
• Conduct regular community inspections and identify repairs.
• Assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, supervise staff.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC

Driver's license

English communication

Housing laws knowledge

Flexible schedule

EPA 608 certification

On-call readiness

Smartphone for work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can’t. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

We Offer: A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.

• Promptly addressing resident service requests
• Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
• Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
• Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements
• Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager

What You'll Need To Thrive:

• Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
• High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
• Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
• Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
• Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job

Salary:

$29.97 to $36.63 per hour

• Team members are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Trade school certification/diploma
• Managerial experienceResidential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience