Maintenance Superintendent-Union

First Realty Management Corp•Boston, MA

5d•$0 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

First Realty Management, a family-owned and privately held property management company, is seeking a full-time Maintenance Superintendent for a property in the Boston area. The role requires hands-on skills in electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, boilers, and general maintenance. The superintendent works independently, adapts to changing priorities, supervises maintenance staff, promotes positive resident relations, and organizes maintenance and administrative work. The position also requires effective communication with employees, site staff, residents, vendors, contractors, suppliers, and others who service the company and property. The superintendent must be service-minded, take pride in their work, and use computers and company software, including Microsoft Outlook, ADP, and Entrata. The regular schedule is 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The superintendent works with the site manager on budgets, plan items, inventory, purchasing, contracts, and contractor oversight; communicates daily about on-site issues; and shares on-call emergency responsibilities where applicable. The role responds to routine and emergency work orders, maintains site appearance, and performs scheduled preventive maintenance. Additional responsibilities may include working at other sites under the union contract and posting provisions, and overtime for snow removal. The superintendent is expected to wear company-issued uniforms, maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance, and be courteous to residents.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, carpentry, and general repair and maintenance duties.
Ability to respond effectively to site emergencies and get to the site in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to use basic computer skills and First Realty programs, such as Entrata, Avid, and ADP; the role description also names Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to read product instructions and safety materials.
Ability to fill out and complete work orders accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively with site staff and residents, as well as a wide range of employees, vendors, contractors, suppliers, and others.
Ability to follow directions and work independently.
Ability to safely operate power tools, such as saws and drills.
Must pass a pre-employment physical.
Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing.
Reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

Work with the manager on budgets and the manager’s plan items.
Manage inventory control and purchasing in conjunction with the manager.
Meet and communicate daily with the site manager about on-site issues.
Assume on-call responsibilities for emergencies, shared with others where applicable.
Coordinate contracts with the manager and oversee contractor activities.
Respond professionally and promptly to daily emergency and routine service work orders.
Collect and discard refuse from common areas and throughout the site daily to maintain its appearance.
Perform preventive maintenance according to site requirements.
Assume additional responsibilities as needed, including going to other sites under the union contract Section 9.6 and posting provisions.
Work overtime as required for snow removal.
Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and wear company-issued uniforms.
Be courteous to residents at all times.
Supervise maintenance staff and promote and maintain good resident relations.