Boston, MA
Metropolitan Properties, which owns several small buildings in Boston and Quincy is seeking a Maintenance Technician who is well motivated, organized and understands that the residents are the center of the apartment community.
The buildings will require the qualified candidate to drive between them. Candidate must have a valid license and clean driving record for our company van.
Qualified applicant must have a dependable vehicle that is registered and insured, in order to answer after hours calls.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and supervise outside contractors.
- Ensure maintenance requests are being performed within a 24 hour period
- Keep properties in quality shape in regards to the exterior and interior
- Walk Pre-Inspections of pending vacant apartments, schedule vendors for work and schedule and prep vacant units.
- Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, and purchase orders.
- Ensure vendors perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
- Oversee and maintain inventory and expense control.
- Place orders for supplies
- Complete make readies per Company Policy
- Ensure life safety systems are operating per code
- Available to answer after hours/weekend emergency calls
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance, with overall familiarity of construction, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing including appliance repair, power, water and sewer distribution
- Experience with electrical, HVAC, Boilers, and Mechanical Systems
- Proven knowledge and application of codes, laws and regulations pertaining to public buildings and fire including ADA
- Excellent customer service skills
- The ability to successfully handle multiple priorities
- Must have good problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Reliable personal transportation
- Schedule is Monday to Friday but willing to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays, in the event of emergencies.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits to all of our employees, including health, dental, paid time off and 401(k).
- Qualified applicants must pass a drug screen, driving record check and background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you live within 30 minutes of Boston, MA?
Experience:
- Residential Property Management Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person