Service Maintenance Technician II

The Community Builders, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Perform repairs, maintenance, and turnover prep for apartments and property grounds.

Key Responsibilities

  • emergency response
  • preventive maintenance
  • general repairs
  • inventory management
  • grounds maintenance
  • turnover repairs

Tasks

-Respond and complete to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner, as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager -Prepare and make repairs for REAC/HQS inspections and audits. -Maintain Maintenance shop and inventory to company standards and work with a safety mindset including wearing appropriate PPE -Complete or monitor vendor preventive maintenance task completion for building systems, equipment and components. -Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites. -Diagnose and perform repairs for appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC -Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans. -Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal. -Assist Maintenance Supervisor with providing technical guidance to Maintenance Tech I -Prepare and perform repairs to vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins

Requirements

  • english
  • driver’s license
  • high school
  • trade certifications
  • 3+ years
  • customer service

What You Bring

-Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English, bilingual skills a plus! -Basic skills with computer and hand held devices -Knowledge of Federal Fair Housing Laws & Guidelines a plus. -Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) -Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation. -High School diploma or equivalent required. Trade school or 3 years of progressive responsibility in property management or hospitality -Industry-Trade certifications/Degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC, ETC) preferred -Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations. -Minimum of 3 years of advanced hands-on repair experience in two or more building trades -Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions. -REAC/HQS experience preferred -Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem solving skills. -Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties.

Benefits

-Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance -Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program -403(b) retirement plan with company match -Pay Range: $23-27/hour -Company paid Life & Disability Insurance -12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals -Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA -Medical, dental, and vision insurance -Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

The Company

About The Community Builders, Inc.

-Specializes in revitalizing communities and developing long-term, impactful housing solutions, with a focus on mixed-income developments. -Creates developments that serve as both affordable housing and community anchors by leveraging expertise in urban planning and financing. -Collaborates with local governments and partners to address housing and social needs through community redevelopment. -Notable projects include large-scale residential developments in high-need urban areas, each aimed at creating lasting positive change. -Committed to fostering strong, healthy, and economically resilient neighborhoods.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Mixed-income Housing

Affordable Housing

Community Development

Retail Landlord

Neighborhood Investment

Property Management

Asset Management

Community Life Initiatives

Service Maintenance Technician II at The Community Builders, Inc. in Boston, MA