Maintenance Mechanic II in Boston, Massachusetts at 2LIFE COMMUNITIES

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in solving problems and keeping things running at their best? At 2Life Communities, your work goes beyond repairs—you help create safe, comfortable homes where residents can truly thrive.

As a Maintenance Mechanic II, you’ll use your strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to maintain and improve building systems across the community. From addressing day-to-day service requests to tackling more complex repairs, your expertise ensures our facilities operate smoothly and reliably.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted member of the team—responding to issues with urgency, supporting preventive maintenance efforts, and helping maintain high standards of safety and care for residents and staff. Your work directly impacts the quality of life for those who call our communities home.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 2Life buildings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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

Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply here

We don’t just offer a job; we invest in your entire life. Our "Total Rewards" package adds an extra 27% to 30%+ in value on top of your base salary.

• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.
• Future-Proofing: 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).
• Rest & Recharge: Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.
• Family-Friendly: Inclusion for your "+1" and dependents, plus Pet Insurance for your furry family members.

The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We desire to build and cultivate an environment that brings together an exceptional workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.