Kensington Investment Company , founded in 1983, is the family office of the Lewis Family and a Boston-based investment firm. KIC's primary areas of investment include real estate, direct investments in private companies, and investments in alternative investment vehicles such as private equity and venture capital funds.
KIC owns and operates several commercial and residential properties in Boston, MA. Service excellence is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking a skilled technician to join our property management team. Must strive the achieve a high level of customer service, take pride in one's work, be a team player who is also able to work independently.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is a visible, key member of our Service Excellence Team. This role is responsible for maintaining the physical condition and appearance of our properties while adhering to operational and safety standards. This includes individual apartments, commercial spaces, common areas and building exterior. The candidate also ensures that service requests and minor reparis are made correctly and in a timely manner.
Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full Time plus On-Call Hours
Schedule: Day Shift; Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM
On Call Rotation: One week per month. Includes nights/weekends. Paid Overtime.
Successful applicants will demonstrate our core values of Emotional Maturity, Open & Courageous Communication, Thriving in Change, Risk Taking, Teamwork, Speed and Quality.
Role Responsibilities:
- Performs various maintenance functions including minor repairs that do not require the need for a license in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, HVAC issues.
- Maintains and monitors equipment and inventory.
- Responsible for snow removal on the properties.
- Responsible for 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. Performs emergency on-call service for after hour maintenance-related issues as required.
- Complete apartment turnovers within three business days
- Responsible for performing high quality painting and finishing work across multiple simultaneous maintenance and renovation projects
- Participate in 24 hour on-call rotation for properties
- Performs assigned preventative maintenance duties and tasks
- Completes special projects as assigned
- Works professionally and cooperatively with all residents, tenants, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees
- Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations
- Participates in training seminars as requested
- Utilizes computer based work order system
- Performs inspections on, and maintains life safety systems including fire extinguishers, generators, fire alarm and sprinkler systems
- Occasionally participates in special projects and other responsibilities at buildings in our portfolio
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of Maintenance experience with preventative maintenance
- Ability to float between our properties for needed coverage and work non-traditional hours
- Basic knowledge of general carpentry
- Experienced at handling emergency and pressure sensitive situations due to complexity and time sensitivity when resolving problems
- Capable of lifting and exerting 50 to 100 lbs. of force occationally, and/or 25 to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 lbs. of force constantly
- State licenses in construction and HVAC preferred
- Electrical and plumbing background preferred
Requirements:
- Must be able to travel between our properties in Back Bay, Dorchester, and Seaport
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have own transportation
- Must be available for weekend on call rotation when needed
- All eligible candidates will be required to complete. Predictive Index assessment.
- As a condition of employment, all candidates must complete a drug screen and background check
- Must be available for two onsite interviews as part of our recruitment process
Kensington Investment Company does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documents upon hire.
Benefits:
Kensington Investment Company offers a competitive and generous benefit package for all full time employees, which includes:
- Subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Personal and professional growth benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous holidays and PTO
- Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance
The target salary for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including level of experience and expertise and may vary from the amount above. This range does not represent additional compensation benefits such as 401k or insurance coverage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
