Residential Building Technician

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, seeks a Residential Building Technician. This individual will be a key member of our maintenance staff working under supervision performing all maintenance duties and responding to work orders, tenant calls and other operational/administrative duties for an Urban-based residential building.

Synergy (synergyboston.com) is a real estate investment and operating company primarily focused on the Boston market. We are one of the largest and most active landlords in the city. We are active members of the Boston business community and have been recognized as Landlord of the Year by the GBREB Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). We are also proud to support numerous organizations that make a positive impact in our city.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

• Schedule and oversee the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

• Assists in performing repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.

• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.

• Able to troubleshoot appliances, make repairs and replace when necessary.

• Maintains the building lighting and HVAC systems and ensures Fire Protection systems are operating properly.

• Performs welding, carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.

• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

• Participates in off hours on call rotation, performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Work experience in building maintenance and operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic controls system, EMS and other building mechanical systems preferred.

• HVAC or Electrical skills a plus.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with electronic work order and preventative maintenance systems.

• The candidate must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Work Conditions & Essential Physical Characteristics

• Work to be performed both inside the property and outside with exposure to weather, fumes, electrical current and machine noise.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, repetitive use of hands, power hand grasping, and reaching above and below shoulder level.

• Occasional sitting squatting, crawling, kneeling.

• May be required to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally weighing up to 75 pounds.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision life, STD & LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and free gym membership. Background checks required.

Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and Visas at this time.

All vendors must have a signed Synergy Placement Agreement. All unsolicited resumes sent to Synergy will be considered property of Synergy. Synergy will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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