Maintenance Technician/Building Engineer

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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems as well as performance of preventative and unscheduled maintenance; in accordance with Oxford guidelines. Under the Sr./Chief Engineer’s guidance, direct and coordinate engineering related activities to ensure a safe and secure work environment. Contribute to the efficient operation of the property while optimizing engineering efforts to meet or exceed expectations.

This position is in a Class A office space in the Financial District (Boston).

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Maintenance Technician will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform engineering maintenance and repair activities, as required.
• Use software based tenant request system to troubleshoot recurring problems and to increase tenant comfort.
• Utilize PM program to ensure preventive maintenance (PM) is being scheduled and performed in a planned and effective manner.
• Promote energy awareness and conservation utilizing the MACH energy program and the building’s energy management systems. Including working with property management to execute on the asset specific sustainability program.
• Support Sr./Chief Engineer by overseeing vendors and contractors to ensure building systems are properly maintained and all work is performed in accordance with building rules and regulations and that safety plans are submitted when applicable.
• Support Sr./Chief Engineer with oversight of construction activities including plan review, submitting comments and attending job site meetings to ensure compliance with base building standards and specifications and local authorities – building department, fire department, etc.
• Assist with the management of capital and special projects, including – compliance with building rules and regulations, and ensuring proper close-out documentation.
• Actively enforce life safety and emergency procedures and policies. Participate in and lead emergency response training sessions with PM’s.
• Help Sr./Chief Engineer ensure property is in compliance with local, state and federal building codes, including OSHA regulations and asbestos operations and maintenance programs.
• Pro-actively monitor good environmental practices – indoor air quality guidelines, refrigerant management, ACM, SPCC, hazardous waste management and disposal.
• Implement and maintain accurate record keeping of relevant building information.

Qualifications:

• Experience – Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in building operations. Strong “hands on” troubleshooting skills in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Education – High School diploma (equivalent)  or  trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems.
• Certifications - Relevant state/local license for HVAC preferred, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license, OSHA, ACM awareness and BOMA accredited course certifications desirable.

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits starting from day 1!

• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401k (and matching)
• Competitive Health Insurance (employer paid)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

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The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. The base salary that is ultimately offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set. 

 

The expected salary/hourly range for this position is $30- $34 per hour.

 

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

 

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From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.