Maintenance Technician

Job Title Maintenance Technician Location Watertown, MA Requisition ID 2026-12798 Category Craft Overview Gilbane Development Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Watertown, MA. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all daily physical building-related activities. This team member will be directly responsible to implement and maintain the energy management, preventive maintenance, quality standards, operating objectives, and goals of the owner. These tasks must be performed in a manner that not only protects, but also maximizes the value of the property. Responsibilities Maintenance and Operations Supervise vendors and subcontractors as needed. Maintain preventive maintenance and overall schedules for all. Responsible for instituting and managing maintenance and operational best practices for all buildings, grounds and operating systems. Understand OSHA, other regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices to insure compliance with work and testing being performed by maintenance personnel, vendors and subcontractors. Operate and manage all aspects of the Building Management Systems (HVAC, lighting control, security and life safety). Manage usage and procurement to insure utility optimization. Project Systems Team member must operate, test, maintain and restore to working order any component of the systems used within the property, including but not limited to: Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Plumbing Electrical and Lighting Systems Structural Life Safety Systems Qualifications Minimum of 2 years' Maintenance engineering experience with knowledge of commercial, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems High school diploma or equivalent with technical school certification General maintenance skills in carpentry, painting, locksmithing, etc. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license Proven knowledge of technical terms used in HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical Strong knowledge of building trade tools and equipment Good verbal communication skills and written communication skills in English and customer service skills Must be a good team player with multi-tasking skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent attendance record and willingness to work a flexible schedule which may include after hours and/or on-call duties Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Massachusetts this ranges from $21.00 - $27.00 per hour plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Gilbane is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. #J-18808-Ljbffr