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Maintenance Technician

On-site
  • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
$20 - $26 per hourProperty Management

Job description

Sustainable Comfort, Inc., located in Worcester, is a company dedicated to advancing sustainability in multifamily housing. We specialize in developing, designing, engineering, constructing, and managing multifamily housing projects with a focus on LEED, Energy Star, and Passive House certifications. We are currently looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role involves supporting our Property Management Department in helping property owners create healthier, more resilient, and sustainable living environments through improved practices and management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Regularly execute small to medium sized general maintenance projects.
  • Clean-up at various multifamily residential properties in the downtown Worcester area and surrounding cities.
  • Assist subcontractors as required.
  • Inspect properties in portfolio for additional maintenance/construction tasks and report back to manager.
  • Work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment to ensure work gets done on time.
  • Track all tasks through maintenance software and update as needed.
  • Rotate on-call duties with other technicians and be available to respond to night and weekend emergencies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

  • Graduated from a vocational school, or 3 years of building trade experience required.
  • License to operate a motor vehicle, clean driving record and ability to pass a background check.
  • Possess a professional and positive demeanor in dealing with clients and team members.
  • Prior experience in landscaping, building construction or property management strongly preferred.
  • Specific experience in one or more of the following will distinguish individual candidates: landscaping, general construction, rough or finish carpentry, masonry, electrical, construction supervision, snow removal, and property management.
  • Passion and patience for doing things correctly.
  • Must be OSHA 10 certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment (SCI will pay any certification costs).
  • Ability to read, write and speak Spanish a plus.

Primary Skills:

  • Relentless customer focus.
  • Accountable, self-propelling, and independent.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Strong ability to independently set priorities, maintain a schedule, and use different communication methods to collaborate with the team.
  • Ability and desire to interact with a wide range of existing and potential tenants and customers on a daily basis in a polite, professional manner.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Full-time schedule during normal business hours including some nights and weekends as needed
  • Hourly rate of $20-$26/hour dependent on experience
  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • Three weeks paid vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • $575 monthly health insurance reimbursement
  • Tool loans
  • Continuing education reimbursement

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Language Skills: Read, analyze, and interpret documents; and respond effectively to the most inquiries or complaints.
  • Computer Skills: Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Office Products, some Adobe Products, and cloud-based file management.
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. The employee will be asked to carry equipment up to 50 pounds and climb ladders on construction sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


General Information:

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. performs property management and building performance consulting on buildings throughout the northeast region. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, a dynamic and flexible work environment, as well as the opportunity to grow your skills and responsibility alongside our young and expanding company.

The Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities will include small general maintenance projects, property inspections, clean-ups, landscaping, snow removal during the winter months and on-call services. A demonstrated desire to learn and hardworking attitude will also provide the opportunity for expanded responsibilities in other areas of our business, including involvement in larger scale construction projects.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of typical functions and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties; they may differ from the job description. Any other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.

On-site
  • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
$20 - $26 per hour
Property Management

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On-site
  • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
$20 - $26 per hour
Property Management