Maintenance Technician - Boston, United States - Metropolitan Properties

Description

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.

• 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 oncall 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

• 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
• 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 nontraditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays, in the event of emergencies.

• Qualified applicants must pass a drug screen and background check.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

• 8 hour shift
• On call