Maintenance Technician (Commercial & Residential)

Company: Kensington Investment Company, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Kensington Investment Company owns and operates several commercial and residential properties in Boston, MA. Service excellence is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking a skilled technician to join our property management team. Must strive the achieve a high level of customer service, take pride in one's work, be a team player who is also able to work independently. Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is a visible, key member of our Service Excellence Team. This role is responsible for maintaining the physical condition and appearance of our properties while adhering to operational and safety standards. This includes individual apartments, commercial spaces, common areas and building exterior. Job Location: Boston, MA Position Type: Full Time plus On-Call Hours Schedule: Day Shift; Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM On Call Rotation: One week per month. Includes nights/weekends. Paid Overtime. Successful applicants will demonstrate our core values of Emotional Maturity, Open & Courageous Communication, Thriving in Change, Risk Taking, Teamwork, Speed and Quality. Requirements: All employees of Kensington Investment Company are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug testing. If selected to interview, applicants will be asked to complete a personality assessment as part of our interview process. This helps us understand strengths, weaknesses, and motivation to succeed. Role Responsibilities: Perform general maintenance and repair in residential apartment units and commercial properties. Perform assigned preventative maintenance duties and tasks following all operational manuals and manufacturer specifications. General repairs and diagnosis: Electrical: fixtures, outlets, switches, ballast replacement Construction: Framing, sheet rock installation, door hanging Basic Plumbing: Restroom and kitchen fixture replacement, drain maintenance Wall repair/patch/paint Furniture Installation: Assemble, install, repair, refinish Flooring: Small flooring installations, repairs to carpet, grout Complete make ready/unit turns, including painting, drywall and cosmetic repairs Responsible for snow removal in person, on property, both by hand and by machine Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations. Takes initiative to maintain the properties. Immediately address and report any safety issues to property managers. Participate in training seminars as requested Must exercise good judgement and work successfully as part of a team and on individual assignments. Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance. Successful completion of background check (SORI/CORI etc.) Must complete Predictive Index survey Must be available nights and weekends and when scheduled for On-Call Must have general knowledge of basic construction principles Must be proficient with basic hand and power tools such as drills, power saws, laser levels, and other types of tools Must be proficient in basic computer skills and smartphone use including Microsoft Suite, property management software such as RealPage, Loft, and Coast. Experienced at handling emergencies and work well under pressure in sensitive situations due to complexity and time sensitivity when resolving problems. Must be customer service oriented, reliable, dependable, a team player, detail oriented, a problem solver and self motivated. Capable of lifting and exerting up to 50lbs occasionally, 10 to 20 pounds consistently. State licensure in construction and HVAC preferred Must have a valid driver's license and transportation. This role requires being able to travel between our properties in Boston throughout the day. OSHA 10 certification Benefits: Kensington Investment Company offers competitive and generous benefits for all full time employees, including: Medical, dental and vision insurance 401k with company match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Generous Paid Time Off Professional development On the job training Employee Assistance Program The salary for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

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