Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Bridge Over Troubled Water • Boston, MA

7d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems, making repairs, and ensuring that service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner. This includes carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, etc. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Facilities and Operations Manager.

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience in a maintenance-level position or related field required.
• Basic appliance repair, small engine operation, site cleanliness and modern maintenance applications required.
• Basic understanding and execution of the trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry etc) required.
• Able to work on roofs/gutters, basements and foundations in tight areas and construction zones.
• Wallpaper/Painting including use of paint sprayer necessary.
• Experienced in the use of basic cleaning supplies and equipment required.
• Able to work independently and will take ownership of responsibilities.
• Must be personable with exceptional communication skills and a positive attitude, demonstrate attention to detail, and represent Bridge positively and professionally. Strong customer service mindset necessary.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a nonprofit homelessness setting preferred.
• Comfort and confidence working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
• Enthusiastic about working with homeless transitional youth population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Make minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry related repairs, as necessary. Works with vendors to complete permitting on large-scale projects.
• Coordinates and assists with departmental, resident and employee moves.
• Hangs pictures, office decor and shelving etc., as needed.
• Dismantles and installs furniture.
• Transports goods or equipment as assigned.
• Performs immediate cleaning duties necessary to maintain a clean and compliant facility.
• Coordinates and oversees special projects.
• Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors.
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled.
• Carries cell phone as required for on-call maintenance staff.
• Monitors and maintains all building systems as assigned.
• Completes grounds work including picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks to the curb, removing snow, and maintaining dumpster areas, landscaping beds and other areas.
• Responsible for alerting Operations Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place or that may occur.
• Maintains a courteous professional manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Assures safety standards are used that comply with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines.
• Ensures compliance of all work-related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.
• Follows established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as determined.

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick time, vacation time, personal time)
• 13 paid holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with 3% matching of contributions after 90 days of employment
• Employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Employer paid short-term disability
• Employer paid long term disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Ongoing job training
• Four off-site half-day trainings each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed