Maintenance Technician, Special Projects

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

12d • $28 - $30

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician, Special Projects is responsible for completing assigned maintenance service requests for SMOC properties. Work may involve electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, plumbing, painting, basic repairs, and upkeep of appliances and building hardware. The role also includes property upkeep, room and apartment turnovers, monitoring building systems, and completing special projects. Regular travel throughout SMOC’s property portfolio and regional service areas is required, using the employee’s own vehicle. The position includes an on-call rotation and work in inclement weather and on ladders. A successful background check is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Experience in housing or facility maintenance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in schedule and willingness to work on-call shifts.
• Demonstrable ability to use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Successful background check.
• Ability to travel with own vehicle, work in inclement weather, and work on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance repairs and services using hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Complete the turnover process for vacant rooms and apartments as directed by the Maintenance Field Supervisor.
• Monitor and maintain assigned building systems.
• Complete assigned work orders and communicate changes, delays, and work-order closures in a timely and effective manner.
• Perform exterior property work, including picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas, snow shoveling, blowing or plowing, and basic landscaping.
• Communicate unusual occurrences and damage that have taken place or may occur.
• Install wooden structures and repair existing wooden structures; install windows, interior or exterior doors, and interior trim.
• Install and repair wiring, conductive elements, and electrical components in buildings and other structures.
• Install, inspect, and repair pipes, fixtures, and plumbing systems.
• Work within established expense limits.
• Use payroll and work-order mobile applications at a basic level.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with tenants, vendors, contractors, and other employees.
• Ensure safety standards comply with company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Engage clients and tenants by understanding and addressing their needs, whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend and participate in team meetings as requested, and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and agency information in accordance with applicable laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program, department, agency, and funder requirements and SMOC policies and procedures.
• Travel regularly throughout SMOC’s property portfolio and regional service areas.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees can accrue up to three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time during their first year.
• Twelve paid holidays during the first year for full-time employees.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability for full-time employees.
• Medical plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA employer cost-sharing program, dental plans with orthodontic coverage, and EyeMed vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 403(B) retirement plan with company match starting on day one for full-time and part-time employees.
• Voluntary benefits including term and whole life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED