Service Maintenance Technician II

The Community Builders, Inc.; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician II to maintain and repair apartment communities. Reporting to the Service Maintenance Manager, you will handle interior and exterior tasks, respond to service requests, and support Northampton properties while working five days a week in the College Highway location.

You will apply building trades skills, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and high standards of resident service, with weekend/on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; trade school or 3 years in property management or hospitality.
• Minimum 3 years of advanced hands-on repair experience in two building trades.
• REAC/HQS experience preferred.
• Industry-Trade certifications/degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs for appliances, carpentry, hardware, masonry, painting, basic electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Respond and complete all service requests and on-call emergencies promptly, as directed by management.
• Monitor vendor preventive maintenance tasks for building systems and equipment.
• Prepare and repair vacant apartments for new resident move-ins.
• Maintain grounds and common spaces including cleaning, trash, landscaping and snow removal.
• Prepare repairs for REAC/HQS inspections and audits.
• Maintain shop and inventory with a safety mindset and PPE.
• Available for weekend work, on-call rotation, and emergency service duties.
• Provide technical guidance to Maintenance Tech I.

Skills

Reading and communication in English

Basic computer skills

PPE safety awareness

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school or 3 years progressive responsibility in property management or hospitality

REAC/HQS experience preferred

Industry-Trade certifications/degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC) preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

PPE equipment

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Position Description

Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, the Service Technician II is responsible for promptly responding to all service requests, apartment turnover preparation and the preservation and maintenance of the property. This role will have a strong degree of building trades skills and work independently to handle a variety of apartment interior, exterior and the site grounds. The Service Technician II is vital to the successful maintenance of the property, through excellent customer service focus and a positive and productive relationship with other team members. This position has a requirement of five days a week in office reporting to our College Highway Location as well as supporting our Northampton properties.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs for appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Respond and complete to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner, as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager
• Complete or monitor vendor preventive maintenance task completion for building systems, equipment and components.
• Prepare and perform repairs to vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins
• Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Prepare and make repairs for REAC/HQS inspections and audits.
• Maintain Maintenance shop and inventory to company standards and work with a safety mindset including wearing appropriate PPE
• Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with providing technical guidance to Maintenance Tech I

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English, bilingual skills a plus!
• Basic skills with computer and hand held devices
• Knowledge of Federal Fair Housing Laws & Guidelines a plus.
• Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem solving skills.
• Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans.
• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Trade school or 3 years of progressive responsibility in property management or hospitality
• Minimum of 3 years of advanced hands-on repair experience in two or more building trades
• REAC/HQS experience preferred
• Industry-Trade certifications/Degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC, ETC) preferred
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
• Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Pay Rate: $24/hr

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

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