Maintenance Mechanic III

BACKGROUND

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Life Communities provides superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. We are a mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults have the opportunity to age in community – to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age.

We offer case management, service coordination, and a wide array of wellness, cultural, and other activities. We partner with health care providers to identify innovative ways to support residents’ health and well-being, and we engage with the broader community through our Village Center program.

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Life owns and operates over 1,300 units of affordable rental housing located within six campuses in metropolitan Boston. With another 210 apartments under construction and more in planning, we expect to add another 600-700 units within the next several years as we complete projects in active planning and construction phases. We continue to pursue other development opportunities. We anticipate continued growth in the size of our portfolio, the geography in which we operate, and the diversity of our residents in terms of race, ethnicity, income levels, and need for supportive services.

The Maintenance Mechanic III (MM III) will be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, security, and administration of the physical facilities and grounds, ensuring they are safe, clean, and attractive at all times. The MM III will serve as the maintenance team leader, assigning work to other maintenance staff and ensuring that work orders and turnovers are completed on time and in accordance with industry standards.

The MM III will supervise, coach, and evaluate the other maintenance staff. The MM III will participate in maintenance activities, conduct periodic inspections of the physical plant, mechanical systems, and grounds, and maintain maintenance records in compliance with 2

Life standards and government regulations. The MM III will purchase and control the maintenance inventory to minimize waste and prevent theft. The MM III will oversee facility security, including key control, security equipment maintenance, and parking lot use. The MM III will report on the status of the physical facilities to the Executive Director and make recommendations for resolving problems and providing improvements to the facility.

• Supervise the maintenance staff and contractors in the facility to ensure that work is to 2
  
  Life standards
• Ensure that maintenance staff are properly trained, certified, and licensed. Set the standard for attendance, appearance, demeanor, work safety, and teamwork. Ensure compliance with 2
  
  Life standards and HUD, Spectrum, and other regulatory agency standards. Interact with residents in a sensitive manner and promptly report any concerns about a resident to the Resident Services Director
• Establish and maintain an inventory management system for all equipment, tools, and maintenance supplies (including key systems) for the most efficient use and to prevent waste, loss, and theft
• Develop specifications for hiring contractors, participate in bid procurement in collaboration with the Executive Director and the 2
  
  Life Director of Facilities
• Prepare purchase orders for the Executive Director’s approval before committing funds that exceed the Supervisor’s spending authority
• Assist the Executive Director in preparing the annual budget and controlling costs.
• Keep all maintenance areas and systems rooms clean and organized to 2
  
  Life and HUD/REAC standards
• Working as part of the maintenance team, perform mechanical tasks and repairs or delegate the tasks to a team member
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules, repair work priorities, and ensure successful completion
• Conduct routine inspections of the entire property; maintain building systems and grounds per 2
  
  Life and HUD/REAC standards, including outdoor curb appeal and interior visual appeal. Schedule and perform the annual inspection of all apartment units in…