Maintenance Technician

Boylston street, Boston MA

Description

Charlesgate Property Management is seeking a smart, organized, and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for day to day maintenance, repair and upkeep services in a portfolio of residential apartment and condominium buildings throughout the Boston area under the direction of the Property Managers. You will work on multiple properties and may receive multiple service requests one day, possibly with little notice, or be tasked with larger ongoing projects on other days. Additionally, you may also work at a single site for multiple days in a row. You must have a well rounded maintenance skill set since there will be a variety of maintenance needs to tend to. Outside contractor supervision, including communication and coordination, is required as needed. Work is to be performed in a high quality manner with a sense of urgency. Clients and property must be treated with the utmost respect and hospitality. A valid driver’s license and well running vehicle/truck are required for the job. The ideal candidate is an energetic professional who doesn't mind wearing multiple hats, and has experience handling a wide range of maintenance tasks. This person will be able to work independently with little or no supervision, is well-organized, flexible and enjoys the challenges of supporting an office of diverse people. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years professional maintenance experience in a fast-paced environment, serving a wide range of tasks and a high level of communication. Experience in the property management industry or hospitality is required. Experience specifically in residential property management is preferred but not required.  You must be the type of person who… is vigilantly organized and process-driven is proactive, a problem-solver, and creative can handle all types of personalities and does not rattle easily if a situation becomes stressful is able to handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines at once is comfortable doing any task, big or small, to get the job done and help grow the business is an excellent communicator and is comfortable speaking with a diverse group of stakeholders is a self-starter who takes ownership and initiative is flexible and able to adapt to changes is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment has extremely high standards and is committed to excellence has a hospitality and client-focused mentality loves to have fun, enjoys spending time with colleagues and promoting a positive culture is genuine, nice, patient, and above all friendly Areas of Responsibility: Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned. Complete turnover inspection and repair process of vacant apartments as directed by the Property Manager. Schedule and complete regular preventative maintenance Coordinate special projects as directed by the Property Manager. Coordinate access and assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors and vendors. Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled. Monitor and maintain building systems as assigned. Complete grounds work as directed by Property Manager which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other areas. Responsible for alerting the Property Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur. Must be able to enthusiastically and creatively solve maintenance and repair issues as they arise. Maintain a professional courteous manner with all clients, residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees. Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines. This job requires exerting 50+ pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly Typical Skills: Plumbing: includes the repair, replacement or installation of faucets, pipes, hot water tanks, toilets, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water-dispensing refrigerators, and washing machines. Electrical: includes the repair, replacement or installation of power switches, fuses, wall sockets, ceiling lights, ceiling fans, climate control systems, and garage doors openers. Drywall repair: includes filling in small holes caused by nails and minor dings from normal wear and tear - most commonly performed between the time a tenant vacates a unit and a new renter assumes occupancy. Painting: includes minor touch-ups following damage repair and new coats of paint applied to unit walls between the time a tenant vacates a unit and a new renter assumes occupancy. Appliance repair: includes the repair, replacement or installation of major household appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, range ovens, washers and dryers, hot water tanks, and air conditioners. Groundskeeping: includes mowing grass, pulling weeds, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, watering lawns and plants, replacing light bulbs along pathways and parking areas, sweeping or raking leaves, and tidying up bark or other ground covering. Snow removal: includes shoveling, blowing or plowing snow away from covered walkways and driveways, and laying down rock salt atop icy surfaces to prevent slipping.   ABOUT CHARLESGATE CHARLESGATE is an integrated real estate firm that empowers thousands of clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts with a comprehensive array of services across residential and multifamily commercial real estate - property management & leasing, sales brokerage, investment sales, construction, and new development. With deep, local roots, we were founded in Boston in 2003 and are headquartered in the Back Bay. We are rapidly growing, including making the Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our VISION is to inspire and empower our clients, our team, and our communities through comprehensive real estate solutions. As a Values based firm, we are founded on the Core Principles of: ETHICS. RELATIONSHIPS. RESULTS. as well as our Seven Fundamental Cultural Values that we expect our team to exhibit: Positive Attitude. Smile and move Empathy. Seek first to understand the perspectives of others Proactivity. Bias towards action using good judgement Ownership. See the big picture Curiosity. Think, learn and rapidly improve Resourcefulness. Be effective Communication. Be concise, articulate and make meaning clear Employees First! We are an employee first organization that believes that being committed to our employees first is the only way we can deliver the best service to our clients. Our office culture and work environment is second to none to promote harmony in all of our lives. Click here to apply: