Assistant Building Manager and Maintenance Technician

Description :

New England College of Optometry (NECO) is a small, independent, graduate institution located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.

NECO seeks an Assistant Building Manager and Maintenance Technician 1 for sites which include the College's historic Back Bay campus and two eye care clinics located on Boston's Commonwealth Avenue and in Roslindale Square.

The Assistant Building Manager and Maintenance Technician reports to, assists, and works under the general direction of the Manager of Building & Grounds and works closely with the Manager of Compliance and Safety.

The Assistant Building Manager and Maintenance Technician is an integral member of the Operations team, will occasionally have building opening and closing responsibilities and is the person in charge of building operations when the Director of Facilities and Manager of Building & Grounds are not onsite.

This person will work closely with the custodial and security teams to manage events and special projects. This person will be the key contact for all vendor activity in the building(s) up to and including project managing small construction tasks.

This person will manage the activities of NECO's contracted vendors such as the HVAC, Electrical, Landscaping, Plumbing and Pest Control Contractors.

This person will, at the direction of the Manager of Building and Grounds, perform a variety of tasks to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

The general full-time, 40 hour per week work schedule for this person is Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 6pm. Based on college events the schedule may change to meet the needs of the business.

Flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends

Experience with the following systems is required :

Work Order Management System

• Day to day management of work orders
• Effective and timely communication with requestors
• Ability to build a preventative maintenance program

Energy Management System

• Day to day management of the EMS
• Ability to make adjustments as conditions require
• Ability to work with the provider on system upgrades, and adjustments

Electronic Key Control Systems

• Maintains continuity of the Key management System
• Manages key inventory and key assignments

The Assistant Building Manager and Maintenance Technician will be required to be proficient in the following tasks up to but not requiring licensure :

• Light Electrical
• Light Construction
• Basic Plumbing 3
• Event Room Set-up / Room Turn Over
• Wall Repair / Patch / Paint
• Furniture Assembly / Repair
• Tiling / Grouting Repair

Snow Removal / By hand / By machine

Salary Range : $63,000 - $65,000

NECO is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age or veteran status.

New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including :

• 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits
• BCBS Dental
• Discounted vision services
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Insurance : life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,
• Voluntary Benefits : employee discounts and pet insurance
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Successful Candidates will have :

• Successful full background check
• The ability to speak, read, and write English clearly
• Basic computer and smartphone skills

All NECO team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity,

Teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.

Requirements :

• 5 years related experience
• Prior leadership and or project management experience preferred
• Current MA Drivers license at the time of hire
• Clean driving history
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends
• Must be able to function as a key carrier to open and close the facility
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds as well as work in small spaces, working at heights from ladders, scaffolding, etc.

Compensation details : 63000-65000 Yearly Salary

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