Lead Maintenance Technician

About the Organization

With a growing workforce of more than 600 team members, The Peabody Companies manages more than 14,650 units of residential housing. We offer property management, leasing, marketing, facility maintenance, accounting and finance, compliance, quality assurance, as well as sales and brokerage services. Our portfolio includes conventional and multi‑family housing (single high‑rise to scattered sites), senior communities, veteran’s housing and supportive housing services.

We are a management company that truly does it all, and we continue to grow.

We put the HOME in housing.

• FISCAL responsibility to our clients;
• INTEGRITY in all aspects of our business practices;
• STABILITY for 45+ years of meeting our client's business needs;
• HUMILITY in relationships with clients, residents and employees and a commitment to always listen.

The Lead Maintenance Technician joins our team of property management professionals at apartment communities in Lawrence, MA. The role requires effective and careful evaluation in response to a broad range of maintenance needs and works closely with the Service Manager to ensure the efficient operation of the properties. Responsibilities include routine, preventive and emergency maintenance for the following areas.

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Appliance Repair
• Locks & Keys
• Basic Carpentry
• Painting and Drywall Repair
• Janitorial, Grounds and Snow Removal

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal;
• Ability to take initiative and be a self‑starter;
• Excellent customer service skills a must;
• Prior experience in the facilities maintenance field;
• On‑call coverage for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays;
• Ability respond and remedy maintenance issues in a timely manner;
• Reliable vehicle needed to perform essential duties of the position.

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Prior experience in the facilities maintenance field with a minimum of 5 years and related job experience;
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both written and verbal;
• Solid computer skills;
• Excellent customer service skills a must;
• Ability to take initiative and be a self‑starter;
• Ability to respond and remedy maintenance issues in a timely manner;
• Reliable vehicle needed to perform essential duties of the position;
• On‑call coverage for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays.

Peabody Properties offers $35/hr, dependent on experience, property size, location and budget, along with a rich benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, 401(k), STD, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, paid training, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, employee referral bonuses, and flex spending.

• Number of Openings: 1
• Category:
  Maintenance
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Non-Exempt

Peabody Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. If you require a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e‑mail our Talent Acquisition Manager and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Smoke‑free workplace. Drug‑free work environment.

Peabody Properties participates in E‑Verify.

This position is currently accepting applications.