Maintenance Mechanic II

Company: 2

Life Communities

Location:

Newton, MA

Maintenance Mechanic II

Regular Full Time

Newton, MA, US

Salary Range:$26.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Maintenance Mechanic II with strong troubleshooting skills, hands‑on technical expertise, and a proactive approach to facility maintenance. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment—where your expertise truly makes a difference every day.

• Respond to work orders and perform general mechanical tasks, including electrical, plumbing, heating, appliance repairs, groundskeeping and snow and ice removals.
• Execute preventive maintenance and routine engineering checks in mechanical and boiler rooms
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents
• Perform unit inspections in tandem with Resident Service Teams to ensure building/unit integrity, safety, and compliance
• Maintain an inventory management system for all equipment and tools
• Responsible for pest control inspection and follow‑up treatment
• Must be available to respond when assigned to evening, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage
• Report any accident, injury, or safety concerns to the Director of Facilities/Executive Director (ED) and complete incident reports immediately
• May rotate as building mechanic to other 2
  
  Life buildings

• Must have at least five years of hands‑on experience;
  Post‑secondary technical training preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, elevators and high‑rise building systems preferred
• Hoisting License preferred
• High comfort level with older adults ranging in age from approximately 62 to 102 years of age
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools safely

• Ability to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, etc. Must have full use of arms, hands, and finger dexterity to reach, lift, pull, push, and feel.
• Ability to work outdoors in winter conditions