Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Kensington Investment Company, Inc. (KIC), 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.

From our offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Park City, Utah, we currently own and manage over two million square feet of residential and commercial property. Our real estate portfolio is focused on New England and Utah.  We seek strategic acquisitions and development opportunities that align with the Lewis family’s philanthropic mission to change people’s lives and save the earth we share. Our goal is to be the leading socially and environmentally responsible family real estate development and investment firm.  

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance duties necessary to maintain the physical condition and appearance of multiple properties while utilizing company operating and safety standards. The candidate also ensures that service requests and minor repairs are made correctly and in a timely manner. 

The candidate should exemplify the Company values of Risk Taking, Open and Courageous Communication, and Emotional Maturity by raising issues immediately and concisely with appropriate recommended actions.

Job Location: Boston

Position Type: Full-Time, plus On-Call Hours

Reports to: Lead Commercial Maintenance Technician

Schedule : Day shift; Monday to Friday; On call nights and weekends 

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. 

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