Maintenance Technician
8 days ago
Boston
Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description This role provides hands-on facilities maintenance support for a veterans residential building in downtown Boston. The Maintenance Technician ensures that common areas, event spaces, tenant units, and rooftop spaces remain safe, functional, and well-maintained through a broad range of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general repair tasks. You will receive initial training on first shift with an experienced maintenance manager before transitioning to your regular schedule. Responsibilities • Maintain and repair common areas, event spaces, tenant spaces, and rooftop areas to ensure they remain safe, clean, and fully operational., • Perform routine facilities maintenance tasks, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general repairs as needed., • Diagnose and repair plumbing issues such as toilets, clogged or slow drains, and leaks using appropriate tools and methods, including snaking drains., • Repair and maintain appliances including stoves, ovens, microwaves, and other common residential equipment., • Perform light electrical work, including troubleshooting and repairing ballasts, smoke detectors, and light fixtures., • Carry out light carpentry and drywall work, including patching, minor framing repairs, and cosmetic fixes in tenant and common spaces., • Conduct temperature checks and basic monitoring of boilers, hot water heaters, and rooftop units (RTUs) to support safe and efficient operation., • Replace filters and perform basic preventive maintenance on HVAC and related building systems as directed., • Respond to maintenance requests from tenants and building staff in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner., • Document work performed and communicate any major issues or recurring problems to the maintenance manager or appropriate building personnel., • Support the overall upkeep of a 135,000-square-foot, older downtown building by regularly walking the property, inspecting spaces, and identifying maintenance needs., • Work scheduled shifts (Wednesday–Friday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., or an alternative 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule if approved) and provide coverage as required.Essential Skills, • Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a similar maintenance technician role., • Hands-on skills in plumbing, including working with toilets, snaking drains, and fixing leaks., • Experience repairing common residential appliances such as stoves, ovens, and microwaves., • Ability to perform light electrical work, including fixing ballasts, smoke detectors, and light fixtures., • Basic HVAC knowledge, including performing temperature checks on boilers, hot water heaters, and RTUs., • Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills across building systems., • Ability to perform light carpentry and drywall work, including patching and minor repairs., • Strong customer service skills and comfort interacting directly with tenants in a professional and courteous manner., • Ability to walk throughout a large building for extended periods, including frequent use of stairs., • Willingness and availability to work an afternoon and evening schedule (Wednesday–Friday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.), or a 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule if mutually agreed.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Previous experience working in a residential or multifamily building environment., • Familiarity with maintaining and troubleshooting systems in older buildings., • Experience with basic preventive maintenance routines on boilers, hot water heaters, and HVAC equipment., • Comfort working independently after initial training and following established procedures and safety practices., • Strong communication skills to clearly explain issues and solutions to tenants and building staff.Why Work Here? The building offers an easy commute using public transportation, making it convenient for those who prefer or rely on transit. You will work in a stable, established downtown property where your skills directly improve the daily experience of residents and visitors. The role provides hands-on variety across multiple trades, offering opportunities to broaden your maintenance expertise and grow your capabilities in a supportive environment. Work Environment The role is based in a 135,000-square-foot, older building located in downtown Boston. The environment includes common areas, event spaces, tenant units, and rooftop spaces, requiring frequent movement throughout the property and regular use of stairs. You will work with building systems such as boilers, hot water heaters, RTUs, appliances, and basic electrical and plumbing infrastructure. Initial training occurs on a first-shift schedule with the maintenance manager, after which you transition to a regular schedule of Wednesday–Friday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., with potential consideration for a 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule depending on availability. The building’s downtown location offers convenient access to public transportation and a dynamic urban setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boston, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.