Boston, MA
Metropolitan Properties, which owns several small buildings in Boston 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 but are located within a few miles of each other. Candidate must have a valid license and a dependable vehicle that is registered and insured.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtain bids and hire outside contractors. Schedule and supervise outside contractors.
• Administer the on-call system to ensure that adequate maintenance coverage is available at all times.
• 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

Requirements

• Technical experience with construction, electrical, HVAC, Boilers, and Mechanical Systems
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance, construction, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing including appliance repair, power, water and sewer distribution
• 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 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:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: In person