Maintenance Technician (Commercial & Residential)

KENSINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY INC•Boston, MA

1d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Kensington Investment Company owns and operates several commercial and residential properties in Boston, MA. Service excellence is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking a skilled technician to join our property management team. Must strive the achieve a high level of customer service, take pride in one's work, be a team player who is also able to work independently. Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is a visible, key member of our Service Excellence Team. This role is responsible for maintaining the physical condition and appearance of our properties while adhering to operational and safety standards. This includes individual apartments, commercial spaces, common areas and building exterior.

Requirements

All employees of Kensington Investment Company are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug testing.
If selected to interview, applicants will be asked to complete a personality assessment as part of our interview process. This helps us understand strengths, weaknesses, and motivation to succeed.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance.
Successful completion of background check (SORI/CORI etc.)
Must complete Predictive Index survey
Must be available nights and weekends and when scheduled for On-Call
Must have general knowledge of basic construction principles
Must be proficient with basic hand and power tools such as drills, power saws, laser levels, and other types of tools
Must be proficient in basic computer skills and smartphone use including Microsoft Suite, property management software such as RealPage, Loft, and Coast.
Experienced at handling emergencies and work well under pressure in sensitive situations due to complexity and time sensitivity when resolving problems.
Must be customer service oriented, reliable, dependable, a team player, detail oriented, a problem solver and self motivated.
Capable of lifting and exerting up to 50lbs occasionally, 10 to 20 pounds consistently.
Must have a valid driver's license and transportation. This role requires being able to travel between our properties in Boston throughout the day.
OSHA 10 certification

Nice To Haves

State licensure in construction and HVAC preferred

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair in residential apartment units and commercial properties.
Perform assigned preventative maintenance duties and tasks following all operational manuals and manufacturer specifications.
General repairs and diagnosis:
Electrical: fixtures, outlets, switches, ballast replacement
Construction: Framing, sheet rock installation, door hanging
Basic Plumbing: Restroom and kitchen fixture replacement, drain maintenance
Wall repair/patch/paint
Furniture Installation: Assemble, install, repair, refinish
Flooring: Small flooring installations, repairs to carpet, grout
Complete make ready/unit turns, including painting, drywall and cosmetic repairs
Responsible for snow removal in person, on property, both by hand and by machine
Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
Takes initiative to maintain the properties. Immediately address and report any safety issues to property managers.
Participate in training seminars as requested
Must exercise good judgement and work successfully as part of a team and on individual assignments.